Institute for Sustainable Communities
Christine Settles is an experienced finance professional with a diverse background in accounting and financial management. Currently serving as a Senior Accountant at The Vermont Community Foundation since April 2020, Christine also holds the position of Senior Finance Manager at the Institute for Sustainable Communities since June 2016. Previous roles include Controller at Jefferson Hills, where responsibilities included supervision of business office staff and generation of financial statements, as well as positions at Excelsior Youth Center, Fastaff, and Denver Children's Home involving accounts receivable and payroll processing. Christine began their career as a bookkeeper at Compucount, Inc. after completing a BS in Management with a focus in Finance from Granite State College and a certification in Massage Therapy from Boulder College of Massage Therapy.
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Institute for Sustainable Communities
Climate change takes the greatest toll on marginalized and disinvested people. These impacts are primarily caused by inequalities that increase the risks of climate hazards. Sign up for our international and U.S. newsletters! http://eepurl.com/hTLHGn Our Mission is to support communities most threatened by climate change address environmental, economic, and social challenges to build a better future shaped and shared by all. Our Vision is equitable policies and decisions, low-carbon economic strategies, and best practices that catalyze investments in climate change mitigation and adaptation, efficient use of energy and natural resources, and a clean, healthy environment. The Institute for Sustainable Communities facilitates transformative community-driven climate change mitigation projects in the United States, India, China, Bangladesh, and Southeast Asia that address systemic inequalities, extractive capitalism, and the persistent international reliance on fossil fuels which benefit the few at a grave cost to marginalized population groups, workers, public health, and our environment. We address the root causes of climate change impacts by building community knowledge and skills, strengthening governance, and diversifying the field of sustainability professionals. Our approach incorporates capacity building, technical assistance delivery, knowledge products, climate change action planning, and peer learning.