EarthGen
Nayiri Haroutunian, MS, is an experienced organizational leader currently serving as the Director of Programs at EarthGen since September 2015. In this role, Nayiri collaborates with various leadership functions to establish organizational goals, seek funding, and drive strategic planning while overseeing a team of up to eight Program staff. Nayiri manages multiple programs focused on equipping K-12 students and teachers in Washington state with skills for climate and social justice, securing approximately $1.5 million in annual funding. Previous roles include Program Manager at EarthGen, Learning Specialist at Shedd Aquarium, and Environmental Education Consultant for Armenia Tree Project, demonstrating a strong commitment to environmental education and community engagement. Nayiri holds a Master’s degree in Natural Resources and Environment from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Iowa.
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EarthGen
EarthGen equips young people to become changemakers for a healthy environment. The next generation will inherit two interconnected crises they did not cause: climate change and social injustice. But young people are motivated to take action and create solutions, and they need support. That’s where EarthGen comes in. EarthGen’s science-based, action-oriented education programs give young people knowledge, skills, and opportunities to become leaders for a better future. At EarthGen, we aim to bring generations together in our collective efforts to create a just and sustainable world.