Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for this event.

Spread the Word! Flyer (English) and Social Images

Featured Speakers:

Ted Flanigan has advocated smart and responsible energy management for the past 38 years. He’s worked with two major electric utilities – New York Power Authority and Los Angeles Department of Water & Power. He served as the Energy Program Director for Rocky Mountain Institute. He researched green power strategies throughout America, Europe, and Asia with the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. For the past 13 years, Ted Flanigan has led the EcoMotion team with dozens of projects for schools and universities, local governments, and corporate clients.

Nicholas Ryu is a sustainability and public sector professional. He is the Sustainability and Natural Resources Manager for the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments. He oversees energy, water, , wildfire management programs, and more that serve 2 million people in 31 cities across the San Gabriel Valley. He has also worked for the Los Angeles Mayor's Office of City Services, for the Department of Energy, and for the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board.

Monica Campagna is a steering member of the Glendale Environmental Coalition, whom she’s worked with since 2017 to shape energy policy and encourage local, clean energy projects. She is also a member of the PTA Green Lunchroom Committee and served as Chair of Benjamin Franklin Elementary Foundation’s Green Team Chair. Monica’s work in environmental stewardship and connection began during her arts career as a choreographer and Artistic Director of TRIP Dance Theatre in Los Angeles.

Michael Reed is an Associate Professor of Geography at Glendale Community College, where he teaches environmental, physical, and cultural geography. He was also the Sustainability Coordinator and Chair of the Environmental Affairs Committee. He received his bachelors in American History at Brown University. After moving to California he discovered his passion for surfing, environmentalism, backpacking, and geography leading him to pursue his master’s degree in Geography at San Diego State University.

Host:

Elizabeth Harris is the Sustainability Associate for the City of Glendale and a LA County Youth Climate Commissioner. She has a background in innovation and design. She led innovation projects such as energy retail, new utility services, and customer experience at Accenture’s Global Innovation Center. Elizabeth has also with nonprofits on launching new campaigns. She’s event launched her own digital magazine – Toastee Mag. Her passion is using innovation and design for sustainable development.

We welcome persons with disabilities to participate in all our programs and events. For accommodations requests, please email LibraryInfo@GlendaleCA.gov. 

Visitors to the Glendale Central Library receive 3-hour FREE parking across Harvard Street at the Marketplace parking structure with validation at the service desk. Accessible parking is available on the east side of the building.

For additional information about this event, please contact the Office of Sustainability at 818-548-4844 or email Sustainability@Glendaleca.gov.

This project was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.