Name: Building Community Resilience Against Climate Challenges
Start: 2025-04-16T17:00:00-0400
End: 2025-04-16T18:30:00-0400

Wednesday April 16, 2025 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT

The Swanson Case Court Room of the Central Library

Concerned about climate change’s impact on our community? Join Citizens’ Climate Lobby of Charlottesville (CCL) for an event featuring lightning talks from local climate leaders, including CCL, ReLeaf, the City of Charlottesville’s Office of Sustainability, UVA Health, and Resilient Virginia. These talks will address local climate challenges and highlight solutions such as urban forestry, building resilience, and fostering community activism.

After the presentations, connect with like-minded community members and local leaders during an interactive networking session. Whether you’re already involved in climate action or just starting, this event offers valuable insights and opportunities for everyone.
Snacks will be provided—please bring your own water bottle to help us reduce waste.
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged as space is limited. Click here to register for the event on Eventbrite. Registration is free.

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Speakers

Annette Osso

Senior Advisor, Resilient Virginia

Annette is an environmental professional with an extensive background in green building, energy, resiliency, and sustainable development. She led the formation of Resilient Virginia in 2014 to address the growing need for local governments and communities todevelop climate resiliency... Read More →

Bryan Dunning

Volunteer, Citizens’ Climate Lobby Charlottesville

Bryan Dunning, a dedicated volunteer with Citizens’ Climate Lobby Charlottesville since 2022, is currently a program consultant at the Center for Progressive Reform (the Center). At the Center his work is focused on environmental and energy policy in Maryland and to advance the... Read More →

Emily Irvine

Climate Program Manager, City of Charlottesville

Emily Irvine is the City of Charlottesville’s Climate Program Manager. She oversees implementation of the City’s Climate Action Plan, which is focused on emissions reduction, and is leading Charlottesville’s climate adaptation and resilience planning effort. The City’s Climate... Read More →

Marieka Walsh

Volunteer, Citizens’ Climate Lobby Charlottesville

Marieka Walsh, a Citizens’ Climate Lobby volunteer and Charlottesville area resident, is the Enterprise Project Lead at the Association for Enterprise Opportunity. At AEO, she oversees the implementation of AEO’s enterprise-wide project management framework, collaborates on cross-departmental... Read More →

Cathy Boyd

Executive Director, ReLeaf Cville

Cathy began working with ReLeaf Cville in March 2025. Cathy oversees ReLeaf’s programs, serves as an ambassador for the organization, and strengthens the foundation for ReLeaf to implement its mission.Prior to working with ReLeaf Cville, Cathy was the Donor Relations Manager at... Read More →

Meredith Lee

Associate Professor Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences, UVA Health

Meredith Lee, DO, was born and raised in New Jersey. She attended Lafayette College in Easton, PA, where she received her B.S. in Biology. She then moved to San Diego, CA, working as a clinical research associate at Quintiles, Inc. After a few years of working in clinical research... Read More →

Collaborator

Citizens’ Climate Lobby - Charlottesville Chapter

CCL empowers everyday people to work together on climate policy. Our supporters are organized in 420+ chapters across the United States building support in Congress for a national bipartisan solution to climate change. Globally, we also support 150+ international chapters on six... Read More →

Wednesday April 16, 2025 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
The Swanson Case Court Room of the Central Library

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