Rita Harris

Rita joined Sierra Club 21 years ago and has served in numerous capacities such as Environmental Justice Organizer, Beyond Coal Organizer, diversity & anti-racism trainer, and environmental conference coordinator. Her work has revolved around working with neighborhoods seeking a healthy community, clean air and water, and adequate green spaces free of toxic hazards. Current volunteer activities have included serving as co-leader of the Organizing Department’s Leadership Team and co-facilitating anti-racism training workshops. In Sierra Club’s early efforts around diversity and inclusion, she served on the original Diversity Council (2006-2009) that was the catalyst for the establishment of the Office of Equity & Inclusion. Ms. Harris has worked with several other non-profit organizations and has advocated for a variety of environmental causes.