We're excited to start the new year celebrating Steve Miller's 21st anniversary! 🌟 With his guidance, SEI has grown our impact in new regions and with new partners. He is a people-centered, strategic leader whose commitment to addressing climate change never wanes. Thank you!

Ready to dig into the world of fungi? 🍄 Join us for the first free Marin Science Seminar of 2026! Taren Bouwman (TLHS MSEL ’16 alum and PhD candidate at U. of Hawai’i Manoa) will speak on “Fantastic Fungi: Uses for Environmental Sustainability and Carbon Sequestration.”

"How do we measure how green buildings really are?" At the last Port of Bellingham Commission Meeting, Climate Corps Fellow Danica Holt used her experience as the energy program specialist working on WA's Clean Buildings Act to answer. See more here: ow.ly/zLHL50XWtWw

📣 Job Alert: Pollution Policy and Research Associate at Oregon Rural Action. 📣 This full-time, 10-month hybrid position supports ORA's“Safe Rural Water” campaign. Get hands-on experience in environmental policy, community engagement, and sustainability. ow.ly/b8um50XXtiY

Happy 3rd anniversary, Joanne! 🌟 Over the past 3 years, Joanne has brought her grounded perspective and years of experience to elevate a people-first culture across SEI. Her thoughtful, steady leadership leaves people feeling trusted and able to show up as themselves! Thank you!

🌟 Partner Spotlight 🌟 ECO PERFORMANCE BUILDERS INC. Based in Walnut Creek, California, EPB is a home performance and electrification retrofit company dedicated to transforming homes into energy-efficient, all-electric, comfortable, and healthier living spaces. 💡🌎

Happy 3rd anniversary, Kelsey! 🌟 She expertly leads three different Energize Schools teams, ensuring that projects are on budget and meet the needs of the partner. Thank you, Kelsey, for your commitment to this planet and its people while increasing the strategic impact of SEI.

What if water could tell stories? 🧊📖 Join us for the next Marin Science Seminar on Wednesday, January 28th! TLHS/MarinSEL alum Paloma Siegel, now a Ph.D. candidate at CU Boulder, will share a look into her research: "Water as a History Book: Stories Hidden in Alaska’s Glaciers"

Over the last 2 years, Sandy Chung has approached her work with sharp logic and a deep understanding of human systems. Her calm, steady leadership keeps us focused, and her witty, ironic sense of humor brings vital warmth and human connection to our team. Congratulations, Sandy!

4 green construction trends will define the next two years, according to Trellis. SEI’s Climate Corps believes we need a robust Strategic Energy Management framework to achieve these goals. Read the report: trellis.net/article/4-sust… Check out our SEM work: climatecorps.org/sem.html

Join SEI WOHESC along with 400+ leaders in #highered sustainability from the Cascadia Region, March 2-4, 2026 @uofwa @sustainableuw >>wohesc.org #WOHESC

Happy 4th anniversary, Emily! 🌟 Emily Mallen is an excellent facilitator and leader and brings a sense of calm, clarity, and empathy to all she does. She is always looking to the future to ensure students of all ages have access to climate education. Thank you, Emily!

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re honoring Leah Penniman, co-founder of @SoulFireFarm. Leah isn’t just growing food; she’s uprooting racism in the food system. By using ancestral Black & Indigenous farming practices, she’s proving that soil health and social justice go hand in hand.

Congrats to our 18 incredible Climate Corps Fellows, 1 Site Supervisor, and 1 former Fellow turned training partner for completing their BOC 1 course! 🎉 We're so proud of their hard work & dedication to advancing their skills in sustainable building operations #SEISustainability

The bad news? The climate is changing — no matter what some entities are saying. The good news? So are we. ☀️🌱 In fact, we already have the solutions needed to cut global emissions in half by 2030. Join SEI's commitment to environmental education today: seiinc.org/get-involved.h…

Show your love for the planet this Valentine's Day. 💚 🍫 If you're gifting chocolate, look for the frog! The Rainforest Alliance seal means your treat supports better wages for farmers and protects the forests where cocoa grows. 🐸✨

We just earned our Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid! Keep up with our accomplishments on our #NonprofitProfile: ow.ly/LNIh50Yfo1f And read more about how we support our partners here: ow.ly/lbFV50Yfo1e

Inspiring News Alert! 🌟 MSEL students built an eco-friendly playscape for a local preschool, putting the 4 Cs into action: Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking & Creativity 🌍🔨 Story: marinij.com/2026/02/16/mar… #STEM #Sustainability #Education #MarinCounty

Thank you to ImpactGC Law for their 1% for the Planet commitment and donation to SEI. Their support directly funds real transformation. We're grateful to partner with ImpactGC Law, a firm that walks the talk on people, planet, and profit. 🌎 💚

For #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re spotlighting Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson (Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson 🐙), a marine biologist, co-founder of @urbanoceanlab, co-editor of "All We Can Save," and author of "What If We Get it Right?" She’s moving the needle on protecting our coasts and our climate.