Sarahia Benn is a dedicated advocate for Black, Brown, Marginalized, and veterans affairs, serving as Executive Director of Policy Foundation of Maryland. She also holds the position of Voices Maryland Executive Legislative Director, playing a crucial role in advancing the interests of underserved and underrepresented communities. She is also the President of Association of Prevention of Sickle Cell (APSCA) which is one of Maryland’s oldest nonprofits advocating for medical justice and equity. With extensive experience and expertise in policy development and advisory, Sarahia is a prominent environmentalist contributing to the drafting and advising of local, state, and national policies in multiple realms.
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(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:53) Sarahia Benn's Presentation (Slides: https://community.citizensclimate.org/content/resources/CCEJ-July-2023.pptx)
(22:33) Q&A w/ Sarahia
(28:18) Conference Review & July Actions
More about Sarahia's work: https://www.rebuildmdcoalition.org/
CCL JulyAction Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet
Pre-call June video: https://vimeo.com/843499202
CCL Training: Bringing Grasstops Leaders To Lobby Meetings
Madeline McGill | September 2023 Monthly Speaker | Citizens’ Climate Lobby
CCL Training: Highlight Your Local Climate Impacts With Regional Climate Slide Decks
CCL Training: Progress & Prospects for Carbon Pricing Around The World
CCL Podcast TikTok, Daryl Hannah, and Barbie Take on Climate Change
CCL Training: Welcoming New Volunteers To Your Chapter
Ramona Liberoff | Citizens’ Climate Lobby | August 2023 Monthly Call
CCL Training: Attending Town Halls During the August Recess To Bring Up Climate Impacts
CCL Training: Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms and the PROVE IT Act
CCL Training: Extended Q&A with Dr. Adam Simon
Harnessing Local Political Power for Climate Change Solutions
CCL Training: What Climate Funding Is Available From The Inflation Reduction Act For Your Community?
CCL Training: Summer Tabling Opportunities
CCL Training: Summer of Fun Fundraising
CCL Podcast on Economics, Justice, and Carbon Price Solutions
Bill McKibben | Citizens’ Climate Lobby | May 2023 Monthly Speaker
CCL Training: Citizens’ Climate Roadmap for the 118th Congress
CCL Training: Leading a Lobby Team
CCL Lobbying Basics: Transformative Power of Constituent Advocacy
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