OUR BOARD

Our Board of Directors is primarily made up of volunteers who meet on a monthly basis to make larger organization decisions informed by Our Future’s mission, values, and needs.

  • Chairperson- She/Her

    Darrow is an engineer helping to advance buildings’ transition away from fossil fuels. Since the 2020 derecho storm, she has worked with the Wellington Heights neighborhood on behalf of Our Future to construct a solar and battery system for residents to use in the event of future power outages.

    Darrow also volunteers her time developing school compost programs and hopes to learn even more to implement perpetual multi-benefit solutions to the great ecological challenges of our time.

  • Vice President - He/Him

    Scott is a local activist with degrees in economics, history, political science, and international relations. He also co-founded Sunrise Movement Cedar Rapids before becoming Vice President of Our Future.

  • Treasurer - He/Him

    Chris began his climate advocacy work in 2019 with the Sunrise Movement. He now works in Solar Energy in Linn County, in addition to leading a number of permaculture and community resource projects.

  • Secretary - She/Her

    Angie is a local artist who is passionate about climate advocacy. She has helped Our Future with their board meetings for over a year.

  • He/Him

    Mike is the Chair of local activist groups including Sierra Club, the Corridor Conservation Coalition, Amnesty International, the Linn Phoenix Club, EcoFest, and more.

  • She/Her

    Tiaja (T.J.) is a former Our Future fellow and a Coe College Alumni. She is deeply dedicated to serving her community and currently holds a teaching position with Leaders Believers Achievers Foundation.

  • She/Her

    Mimi is a local activist, artist, and change maker. She is a Student Engagement and Success Coach at Kirkwood Community College and serves as Board President for the 237 Collective, among many other community support roles.

  • They/Them

    Jamie is a content specialist at a marketing company based in Des Moines, Iowa. They have experience in grant writing, campus campaigns, and communications. Jamie loves reading, writing, and exploring Cedar Rapids!