JEDIA Committee
Our Statement:
EEAI understands that quality environmental education is neither effective nor accurate without the expertise, experiences, and perspectives of diverse contributors. In order to fulfill our mission, we must strengthen our organizational goals, programs and practices to include historically excluded communities. We understand that we are lacking in diversity among leadership and members and aim to establish and cultivate relationships to make us a stronger, more resilient organization. In addition to diversifying within the EEAI community, we must also amplify the voices of BIPOC individuals and groups to broaden the outlook and understanding of Environmental Education in Illinois.
What is JEDIA?
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How to get involved?
Become a member of EEAI
When you join EEAI you receive a number of incredible benefits! You will also become a part of the EEAI Member Directory that is made available online to all EEAI Members.
Find our membership page at:
EEAI Membership
Join the JEDIA committee
Does this committee sound like the perfect fit for you? You can contact our JEDIA Committee member listed below to learn more.
Please contact:
Chelsea Prahl (she/they)
cprahl@ccfpd.org
Donating to JEDIA initiatives
Donations towards the JEDIA initiative directly support and fund Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility initiatives. Including, but not limited to, educator professional development and scholarships for conferences.
Donate here and be sure to put “JEDIA” in the comments!
Utilize JEDIA resources
You can help support JEDIA by utilizing the resources we have listed under the Resources column.
Resources
EEAI endorsing equity and pay document
EL for IL initiative
Guide to inclusive programming
Other resources
eePRO of the NAAEE Community Groups
Outdoor Learning Store Virtual Workshops