Deep Green Champion Spotlight on Cafe Lotus
This April we’re excited to highlight MCE Deep Green Champion, Cafe Lotus in Fairfax. Cafe Lotus features authentic, organic, and sustainable North Indian cuisine, and has been Best of Marin since 1999 and profiled in Zagat. Cafe Lotus is leading the way in sustainable dining and is a Bay Area Green Business, member of [...]
Green Workforce Spotlight: Damian Lee
MCE is proud to partner with the Rising Sun Center for Opportunity on green workforce training opportunities. Rising Sun offers training programs for youth, women, and individuals interested in reentering the workforce The programs help trainees land well-paying jobs in the clean energy and construction industries. Born and raised in East Oakland, Damian Lee recently [...]
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Linda Jackson
For Women’s History Month 2022, we are proud to spotlight Linda Jackson. Linda is the Director of the Marin Aging Action Initiative, President of the San Rafael City Schools Board of Education, and a Board Member of Sustainable San Rafael and the Marin County League of Women Voters. Can you tell me about yourself and [...]
Black History Month Spotlight: Councilmember Leila Mongan
In honor of Black History Month, MCE is proud to recognize Corte Madera Councilmember Leila Mongan. Leila sits on MCE’s Board of Directors, is a member of the Climate Committee of the Marin County Council of Mayors & Councilmembers, and participates in several local initiatives in support of a more equitable Marin. Can you share [...]
California Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry Receives MCE’s 2021 Climate Action Leadership Award
MCE’s 2021 Climate Action Leadership Award has been awarded to Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, who is a key ally for Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) programs and a representative of several MCE member communities. During her time in the Assembly, she has been helpful in blocking anti-CCA legislation and collaborating with a wide variety of stakeholders on [...]
Green Workforce Spotlight: Jessica Lee
MCE supports local organizations working to develop long-term, well-paying employment opportunities in the clean energy industry. One of MCE’s workforce development partners, Rising Sun Center for Opportunity, is a local nonprofit that advocates for economic equity and climate resiliency by offering training for green jobs. Rising Sun collaborates with MCE to provide job seekers [...]
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Evodio Walle
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month 2021, MCE is proud to highlight hispanic community members who are making a difference in the community. Today we are excited to celebrate Evodio Walle. Evodio is the CEO of the San Francisco Bay Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce which advocates for Hispanic and minority-owned businesses across 101 cities [...]
Environmentalist Spotlight: Katherine Lee
In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, MCE is proud to highlight local environmentalist Katherine Lee. Katherine became involved in the local environmental justice movement at an early age. She is now the Richmond Youth Organizer for the Asian Pacific Environmental Network (APEN) where she is leading the development of a youth-led resilience [...]
Environmentalist Spotlight: Illina Frankiv
In honor of Women’s History Month, we are highlighting Marin resident Illina Frankiv. Illina is the Director of Energy and Sustainability for the Americas at WeWork, where she leads the company’s transition to clean energy. Outside of work, Illina is a mountaineer who has climbed the tallest mountain in 5 of the 7 continents. [...]
Environmentalist Spotlight: Councilmember Devin T. Murphy
In honor of Black History Month, MCE is proud to recognize Pinole City Council Member Devin T. Murphy. Councilor Murphy is a local entrepreneur and environmental activist, and a new member of MCE’s Board of Directors. Can you tell me about your background before entering into public service? I was born and raised in Bayview-Hunters [...]