By Sarah Grifaldo and Kelsey Rogers

Hello CEC members and newsletter subscribers. My name is Sarah Grifaldo. I was born and raised in Houston, Texas. I attended the University of Houston and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and a Minor in Law and Policy. My position is funded through the Engaging Diverse Communities in Conservation grant acquired by Bayou Preservation Association. 

I have been passionate about the environment and fascinated with the earth since I was very young. I am working to promote Citizens’ Environmental Coalition’s member organizations through communications and social media, including but not limited to those organizations who also have water stewards provided by the Engaging Diverse Communities in Conservation grant: Bayou Preservation Association, Greens Bayou Coalition and White Oak Bayou Association. I also table at community events in underserved communities to inform them about CEC’s mission, provide information about member organizations, and help community members access resources related to environmental concerns in their communities.  Other things I am working on include promoting the Wild and Scenic Film Festival, developing letters and other written materials that can be used for education and outreach, increasing newsletter subscriptions, and recruiting organizations to become CEC members.