
SCHEDULE
Thursday, June 9
Agenda (Session videos linked below.)
1:00 PM Opening Speakers
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Ashley Soltysiak, Climate & Environment Program Director, Groundwork
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Holly Bird, Co-Executive Director, Title Track
1:10 PM Welcome
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Tina Frankenberger, Tribal Councilor, Grand Traverse Bay Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians
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Blessing by Tom Peters
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Music by Indigenous Drummer and Singers Ryan Memberto, Tom Peters, and RJ Smith
1:20 PM Keynote Speakers VIDEO
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Dr. Jonathan Overpeck, Samuel A. Graham Dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan
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Marnese Jackson, Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition
1:55 PM Plenary Panel, Federal and State Climate Action VIDEO
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Moderator, Conan Smith, Michigan Environmental Council
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Panelists: Dr. Kyle Whyte, George Willis Pack Professor at the School for Environment and Sustainability (UMich); Margrethe Kearney, Senior Attorney, Environmental Law & Policy Center; Derrell Slaughter, Michigan Clean Energy Advocate, Natural Resources Defense Council; Jamie Scripps, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy; Hallie Fox, State Government Affairs Coordinator, League of Conservation Voters
2:55 PM Discussion
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Zoom Moderator, Emmy Schneider-Green, Michigan Climate Action Network
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In Person Moderator, Seth Bernard, Founder & Co-Executive Director, Title Track
3:15 PM Plenary Panel , Local Climate Action VIDEO
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Moderator, Hudson Villeneuve, Federal Government Affairs Coordinator, Michigan League of Conservation Voters
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Panelists: Brandie Ekren, Director, Traverse City Light & Power; Megan Hess, Rural Organizing Director, We the People; Speaker Ned Andree, West Michigan Environmental Action Council
4:15 PM Partner Updates and Opportunities for Action VIDEO
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Discussion Moderator Jamie Simmons, Michigan Climate Action Network
4:45 PM Closing Speakers
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Seth Bernard, Founder and Co-Executive Director, Title Track VIDEO
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Denise Keele, Director, Michigan Climate Action Network VIDEO
5:00 - 6:30 PM Reception with music by Jordan Hamilton and Seth Bernard