Tag Archives: community engagement
Gullah/Geechee Nation Leaders CREATE
Representative Glenda Simmons-Jenkins and Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation are now a part of the CREATE Initiative. With the by-line, “Engage to change.” the CREATE Initiative advances research and education at the intersection of water and equity through community engagement, interdisciplinary scholarship, and graduate training.
Penn Center Community Relations Committee 2nd Meeting
On March 21, 2018, the second Penn Center Community Relations Committee meeting was held which provided the community with feedback from the Penn Center Board of Trustees and staff on the community recommendations from the January meeting.
Gullah/Geechee Leaders Train the US Environmental Protection Agency on Community Engagement
The Gullah/Geechee Sea Island Coalition (www.gullahgeechee.net) has worked with the United States Environmental Protection Agency for over 16 years. They have continued this partnership in order to gain more knowledge on how to protect and sustain the Sea Islands of the Gullah/Geechee Nation. Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation (www.QueenQuet.com), who is the …
Equitable Community Engagement in Adaptation and Disaster Preparedness
The inaugural National Adaptation Forum took place in Denver, Colorado. The concept of “adaptability” and “resilience” is now taking a national and international stage due to the environmental issues related to climate change. As these discussions take place and planning is done for the futures of communities, there are often segments of society that are …
