Building off the conversations of the past three days, members of the CHOW Advisory Committee will explore what priorities emerged that can form the basis of an agenda to deepen justice and equity in ocean, coastal and Great Lakes conservation, science and policy? What does collective action look like? Who needs to be part of the conversation? What roles need to be established and elevated to expand access to decision making efforts and to resources?
Opening Remarks
- The Honorable Ed Case, U.S. House of Representatives, HI-01
- The Honorable Mikie Sherrill, U.S. House of Representatives, NJ-11 and Chair, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee’s Subcommittee on Environment
- The Honorable Joe Neguse , U.S House of Representatives, CO-02
Moderator
- Kevin T. Bryan, Principal and Managing Director, Equnival Partners/Nature For Justice
Speakers
- David Riera, FEF McKnight Doctoral Fellow, Hispanic Access Foundation Oceans Advisory Committee
- Helen Smith, Ocean Climate Action Associate, Creation Justice Ministries
- Raimundo Espinosa, Executive Director, Conservación ConCiencia
- Trisha Kehaulani Watson, JD, PhD, CEO and Owner, Honua Consulting
- Jaylene Wheeler, Justice and Equity Director, Kawerak, Inc.
- Alexa Lawrence, Vice President, Conservation, Justice, and Equity, Ocean Conservancy
Conference Closing Remarks
- Kris Sarri, President and CEO, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation