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Green Jobs Philly Philadelphia, PA. 2008-
Founder, network making it easy for Philadelphians to offer and request green jobs, green services, green grants, and green loans.
Editor, Green Jobs Philly NEWS. Awarded grant by New Voices Foundation.
Author, Green Jobs Philly: 100,000 New Jobs that Rebuild Philadelphia's Neighborhoods and Clean the Environment.
Temple University, adjunct faculty (Geography & Urban Studies) 2007-
Metropolitan Ecology: Rebuilding American Cities "This course examines urban systems-- the human and natural infrastructures that keep billions alive. We'll explore the bold, practical programs that will make cities prosper during global warming, peak oil, population growth and water shortage. Particular emphasis on Philadelphia and Los Angeles."
Green Jobs "America's next economy will thrive by repairing damage from the rise and fall of heavy industry. New technologies and social organizations will make our lives healthier, easier and more secure. Learn how you can connect to ecological progress."
Philadelphia Orchard Project (POP) Philadelphia, PA. 2007-
Founder of permaculture group planting vacant lots, parks, yards.
New York Times: "Replacing Neglect With Peach Trees" 9/2/07 Philadelphia Enquirer: "Orchards Cropping Up Around City" 11/10/08
Author of Health Democracy 2006.
GreenPlanners, Philadelphia, PA. 2005-
Consultant for community economic development.
PhilaHealthia, Philadelphia, PA. 2005-
Founder of nonprofit, member-owned health financing system.
Presidential nominee 2004: asked by Green Party US to consider running for U.S. President or Vice President.
Received delegate votes at national convention.
Mayoral candidate, City of Ithaca, NY. 2003.
named "Best Mayoral Candidate" by Ithaca Times Readers Poll 2003
Ithaca Community News Ithaca, NY. 2000-2006. Founder, editor:
named "Ithaca's Best Website" by Ithaca Times Readers' Poll 2002.
Cornell Civic Leaders Fellowship Ithaca, NY. 2001/2002.
Visiting scholar at Cornell University, City Planning
Ithaca Health Alliance Ithaca, NY. 1997-.
Founder of nonprofit, member-owned health financing system. Members pay $100/YEAR for emergency medical coverage; own their own free clinic.
Ithaca HOURS Ithaca, NY. 1991-.
Creator of the Ithaca HOUR, first U.S. bioregional currency, accepted by thousands of residents (including 500 businesses). Publisher of HOUR Town 1991-1999. Author of Hometown Money: How to Enrich Your Community with Local Currency. Quoted by New York Times, Wall Street Journal, CBS This Morning, National Public Radio, Mother Earth News, The Economist and most major media. Half hour PBS-TV show about the program. Named "Best Business Advocate" by Ithaca Times Readers' Poll 1998. Tompkins County Human Rights Award 1996, Semifinalist for 1996 Ford Foundation Innovations Award. Named "Local Hero" by Ithaca Times Readers' Poll 1995 & 2000, and by Los Angeles Weekly 1/25/90.
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