Earth Island Institute
Susan Kamprath has a diverse range of experience in various organizations. Currently, Susan holds the position of Director of Operations and Director of Project Support at Earth Island Institute, where Susan has been since 1997. Additionally, Susan is a Steering Committee Member at the National Network of Fiscal Sponsors and a Global Advisory Board Member at Global Greengrants Fund. With a background in legal studies from the University of California, Berkeley and a MA in Organization Development from Sonoma State University, Susan has a strong educational foundation to support their roles in operations, project support, and development coordination throughout their career.
Earth Island Institute
Earth Island Institute is a nonprofit environmental organization and fiscal sponsor to more than seventy-five projects working in the areas of conservation, climate change solutions, wildlife protection, women’s environmental leadership, international initiatives, Indigenous communities, sustainability, community resilience, and more. The organization also includes a legal division, Earth Island Advocates, a youth leadership program, New Leaders Initiative, and an award-winning magazine, Earth Island Journal. Founded in 1982 by legendary environmentalist David Brower, Earth Island Institute is one of the leading environmental activist organizations in the United States. Our New Leaders Initiative hosts the annual Brower Youth Awards, the nation's premier environmental youth award.