SCCYCI Network Partners
The SCCYCI is designed as a strategic alliance partnership, with many organizations working in pursuit of a common goal while maintaining their organizational independence. Learn more about the members of the alliance below:
Core Alliance
Kamille Lang - Resilient Homes Program Manager
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Geographical Reach: Gilroy, Mountain View, Palo Alto, San José, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Other: Cities in San Mateo County
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Ethnicity: 91-100%
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Age: Grades 9–12, Graduates age 18–25
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Socioeconomic Status: 81-90%
Climate Resilient Communities has a clear vision of a future where under-resourced communities are empowered to take action to stay safe in the face of climate change impacts. To enact this vision Climate Resilient Communities advocates, increases collaboration, engages communities directly, secures financial support for local implementation, and works with youth to mainstream climate change.
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Launching a 6-month educational Youth Climate Collective program in April of this year. It will consist of 20 youth (ages 14-20) from various frontline communities in East Palo Alto, Bellehaven and North Fair Oaks.
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They will engage in a series of 12 hands-on workshops where they will participate in stewardship, environmental science, exploring nature, and advocacy initiatives.
Jasneet Sharma - Director
Gilee Corral - Sustainability Manager
Briana Horta - Management Analyst
The Office of Sustainability (OOS) seeks to build and maintain a healthy and safe County by reducing climate pollution, adapting to a changing global climate, enhancing natural resources and the environment, fostering a prosperous and just regional economy, and improving community health to ensure all people have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential.
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SCCYCI project funded via CNRA grant
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Sustainability Commission: recently recruited 2 youth commissioners for this 11-member new countywide commission
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Summer internship pilot in partnership with Environmental Innovations for Green Business outreach
Jamie Croteau - VP of Communiy Impact
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Geographical Reach: San José
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Ethnicity: 81-90%
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Age: Graduates age 18–25, Other: Ages 26 and older
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Socioeconomic Status: 41-50%
San Jose Conservation Corps and Charter School develops young adults to create transformational change for our community and our planet.
As a conservation corps, we provide workforce development services to young adults in green-collar career pathways. Corpsmembers work on climate resilience (zero waste, natural resources management, tiny home construction) projects in our community.
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SJCC+CS runs a workforce development and safety net high school program for 18-27 year olds. Most of the corpsmembers who participate in these programs are BIPOC, come from East San Jose and are overcoming personal barriers on their path to a fulfilling and financially sustaining career.
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We served over 700 corpsmembers in 2022.
Hoi Poon - Board Member
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Geographical Reach: Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Palo Alto, San José, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Sunnyvale
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Ethnicity: Data not yet available
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Age: Grades 6–8, Grades 9–12, Graduates age 18–25
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Socioeconomic Status: Data not yet available
Empower our youth through our action teams (city, county, state teams). In SCC cities, they’ve advocated for and worked on CAP adoption, reach codes, natural gas ban ordinances, the creation of a county-wide sustainability commission and more. We have programs/initiatives such as the Youth Leadership Summit, leadership & civic engagement training sessions, interpersonal skill training sessions, and speaker series.
We also have green jobs exposure programs such as the Green Careers Bus Tour and professional development trainings (e.g. LinkedIn, resume, interview prep). FUHSD partnership to incorporate climate literacy curriculum over the next three years.
Today, Acterra focuses its efforts on the most urgent issue of our time: climate change. To support an informed and empowered citizenry, we provide educational outreach through a wide variety of free workshops, public lectures and community events.
We have many programs to support and prepare students to tackle climate solutions through individual and collective approaches. We are a convener organization that works hand in hand with community partner organizations as well as local and regional governments.
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Empower our youth through our action teams (city, county, state teams). In SCC cities, they’ve advocated for and worked on CAP adoption, reach codes, natural gas ban ordinances, the creation of a county-wide sustainability commission and more.
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We have programs/initiatives such as the Youth Leadership Summit, leadership & civic engagement training sessions, interpersonal skill training sessions, and speaker series. We also have green jobs exposure programs such as the Green Careers Bus Tour and professional development trainings (e.g. LinkedIn, resume, interview prep). FUHSD partnership to incorporate climate literacy curriculum over the next three years.
Andrew Goldenkranz - Science Teacher
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Geographical Reach: Cupertino, San José, Saratoga, Sunnyvale
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Ethnicity: 81-90%
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Age: Grades 9–12
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Socioeconomic Status: 21-30%
FUHSD trustees have approved a comprehensive climate and sustainability plan that includes a) buildings and operations’ and b) a 4 year climate literacy curricular project embedded in core and elective classes and including action research and civic engagement. Relies on student leadership to prod and showcase over time.
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Students designed improved recycling and resource bin distribution at CHS, surveyed current status of curricular work, and designed units of study and lessons.
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Also preparing Green ASB practices. Districtwide student led committee and FUHSD student board rep are leading.
Mara Wold - Regional Lead
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Geographical Reach: Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Palo Alto, San José, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Sunnyvale
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Ethnicity: 81-90%
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Age: Grades TK–2, Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Grades 9–12
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Socioeconomic Status: 71-80%
Region 5 Expanded Learning Partnerships, under the auspices of the Monterey County Office of Education, provides technical assistance to Local Education Agencies (school districts & charters) implementing publicly funded before, after school & summer programs in Santa Clara, Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties. There are ~600 sites across the region, 62% in Santa Clara County, that predominantly serve low-income, high need youth, TK-12th grade.
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Committed to youth co-created and co-led workshops at our annual conference, ReV Up
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Incorporating CA Expanded Learning Quality Standard Youth Voice & Leadership intentionally into our R5 STEAM Institute
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Our Region 5 STEAM Institute trains after school educators to build capacity to implement high quality STEAM Learning Opportunities (focus on Environmental Literacy, Climate Action & Career Awareness)
Jennifer Mutch - Environmental Literacy and Sustainability Coordinator
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Geographical Reach: Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Palo Alto, San José, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Sunnyvale
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Ethnicity: 71-80%
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Age: Grades TK–2, Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Grades 9–12, Graduates age 18–25, Other: Ages 26 and older
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Socioeconomic Status: 31-40%
The Santa Clara County Office of Education is a champion of public education, serving as an exemplary regional resource for students, parents, school districts, community agencies, and businesses. We are prioritizing Sustainability, Climate Action and Environmental Literacy through initiatives, board resolutions and strategic action work.
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SCCOE has several youth initiatives that focus on student health and wellness and civic engagement.
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We have youth advisory committees for our Tobacco Use Prevention program (TUPE), our Youth Health and Wellness, the Power of Democracy, and support with our annual Environmental Literacy Summit.
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Our BOE has a student board member and we engage students in several initiatives
Sarah Whiting - Director of Client Engagement and Data Science Services
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Geographical Reach: Statewide
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Ethnicity: N/A
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Age: N/A
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Socioeconomic Status: N/A
Ten Strands is a California–based nonprofit with a mission to build and strengthen the partnerships and strategies that will bring environmental literacy to all of California’s K–12 public school students.
Ten Strands focuses on three strategic pillars: 1) advocacy, 2) building the capacity of school districts/county offices of education to advance environmental literacy planning, and 3) strengthening the network of environmental education stakeholders.
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The current youth initiatives empower personal and community transformation programming through prevention, intervention, advocacy, school-based programming, case management services, for high risk youth and families.
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Including Train-the-Trainer to schools, non-profits, school admin, city agencies, to understand social make-up and ecology of at-risk urban students to build capacity for purpose thinking practices and methodologies.
Adam Ybarra - President
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Geographical Reach: San José
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Ethnicity: 91-100
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Age: Grades 9–12
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Socioeconomic Status: 81-90%
Founded in 1996 to provide schools, community service providers, and audiences purpose development education and films to empower urban at-risk youth with hope, purpose and life-skills.
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The current youth initiatives empower personal and community transformation programming through prevention, intervention, advocacy, school-based programming, case management services, for high risk youth and families.
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Including Train-the-Trainer to schools, non-profits, school admin, city agencies, to understand social make-up and ecology of at-risk urban students to build capacity for purpose thinking practices and methodologies.
Nonprofit Organizations
Lily de la Espriella - Youth Education Manager
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Geographical Reach: Mountain View, Palo Alto, San José, Other: Cities in San Mateo County
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Ethnicity: 61-70%, 71-80%
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Age: Grades 6–8, Grades 9–12, Graduates age 18–25
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Socioeconomic Status: 51-60%
Acterra is a San Francisco Bay Area 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Palo Alto that brings people together to create local solutions for a healthy planet. In the face of daunting environmental challenges, our science-based approach instills hope while building community.Our roots go back to 1970 with a long history of environmental action including watershed protection and land stewardship.
Today, Acterra focuses its efforts on the most urgent issue of our time: climate change. To support an informed and empowered citizenry, we provide educational outreach through a wide variety of free workshops, public lectures and community events. We have many programs to support and prepare students to tackle climate solutions through individual and collective approaches. We are a convener organization that works hand in hand with community partner organizations as well as local and regional governments.
Jean-Paul (JP) Renaud - Executive Director
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Geographical Reach: Mountain View, Palo Alto
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Ethnicity: 51-60%
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Age: Grades TK–2, Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Grades 9–12
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Socioeconomic Status: 41-50%
Canopy plants and cares for trees where people need them the most. Our mission is to grow urban tree canopy in Midpeninsula communities for the benefit of all.
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Our vision is a day when every resident of the Midpeninsula can step outside to walk, play, and thrive under the shade of healthy trees.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Canopy prioritizes tree planting and stewardship, education, and advocacy in communities where people do not have a thriving urban forest due to limited resources, competing priorities, historical development, and urbanization patterns.
Vicki Moore - Founder
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Geographical Reach: Campbell, Los Altos, Mountain View, Palo Alto
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Ethnicity: 51-60%
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Age: Grades TK–2, Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8
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Socioeconomic Status: 31-40%
Living Classroom's mission is to inspire children to learn about and value the natural world through garden-based education. Our TK-8th grade lessons teach environmental literacy through hands-on garden based lessons in edible and native gardens cultivated at each school.
Living Classroom is a full service program--we create and maintain school gardens, provide top notch curriculum and instruction, and all lesson and garden materials. All lessons are aligned with California Next Generation and/or Common Core Standards.
School Districts
Michal Healy - Director, Facility Development and Planning
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Geographical Reach: Santa Clara
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Ethnicity: Data not yet available
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Age: Grades TK–2, Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Grades 9–12
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Socioeconomic Status: Data not yet available
Students who graduate from SCUSD will be lifelong learners who are ready for their futures, no matter their path. In this strategic vision, strong foundational academic knowledge and skills are amplified in core academics, effective communication, critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem-solving.
Government Agencies
Elizabeth Evams - Parks Program Coordinator
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Geographical Reach: Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Palo Alto, San José, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Sunnyvale
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Ethnicity: 51-60%
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Age: Grades 6–8, Grades 9–12, Graduates age 18–25, Other: Ages 26 and older
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Socioeconomic Status: 21-30%
The mission of the Santa Clara County Parks & Recreation Department is to provide, protect, and preserve regional parklands for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.
Santa Clara County Parks strives to provide all visitors a place where diversity and inclusivity is valued and makes every effort to provide access to outstanding recreational opportunities, a rich cultural historical legacy, and an expansive regional trail system for all to enjoy.
Juli Miller - Community Outreach Fellow
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Geographical Reach: Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Saratoga, Sunnyvale, unincorporated San Jose
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Ethnicity: Data not yet available
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Age: Grades TK–2, Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Grades 9–12, Graduates age 18–25
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Socioeconomic Status: Data not yet available
Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SV Clean Energy) is the public, not-for-profit agency that provides clean electricity for 96% of residents and businesses across 13 Silicon Valley communities.
Our mission is to reduce dependence on fossil fuels by providing carbon free, affordable, and reliable electricity and innovative programs for the SVCE community.
Demographics definitions:
Ethnicity: Percentage of students of color
Socioeconomic Status: Percentage of youth that qualify for free and reduced-price meals
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