List of Speakers
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January 28th, 5PM: Teju Adisa-Farrar, Land Equity and Access in the U.S.
Teju is a Jamaican-American writer, geographer, poet and equity consultant. Based in Oakland, CA, Teju’s work has centered on political, racial and environmental justice with a focus on environmental and cultural equity, climate justice, alternative geographies, urbanism and sustainable futures.
As the impacts of climate change and environmental degradation disproportionately impact historically marginalized populations, it has become increasingly clear just how interconnected issues of social and environmental justice are and how much they matter. We hope you’ll join us for a conversation with Teju Adisa-Farrar for a deeper dive into these issues and how they’re impacting our community and our world.
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February 25th, 5PM: Dan Gee and Dick Gee, Historic Cottage Restoration at the Cove
Join us to hear the latest about Crystal Cove’s cottage restoration efforts and take a deep dive into the painstaking historic restoration process just getting underway on the last 17 cottages on Crystal Cove’s North Beach and the lasting impact The Heritage Legacy Project for California will have for our community.
Hear from Crystal Cove Beach Cottages President Dan Gee, and Spectra Company Architect and Project manager overseeing the preservation and historic construction of the final phase of this architectural and cultural landmark, Dick Gee (no relation).
Dan brings over 50 years of management and construction experience to his role at Crystal Cove Conservancy managing the Crystal Cove concession operations and the many restoration projects in the Park, including the Heritage Legacy Project for California.
Dick Gee is a licensed architect in California and Arizona and has 30 years of experience working on historic projects. He is a graduate of Architecture from U.C. Berkeley and previously served as the lead principal of the Los Angeles office for JAG Architects. He has been awarded California Preservation Foundation, Los Angeles Conservancy and local preservation awards for numerous projects.
There will be a special welcome from Crystal Cove Conservancy Founder and Campaign Chair Laura Davick, and Eric Dymmel, the Central Sector Superintendent Orange Coast District, California State Parks.
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March 18th, 5PM: Beth Allgood, Nature and Happiness
Beth Allgood, Founder and President of One Nature, is a passionate advocate for policies and practices that promote well-being for people, animals, and the planet.
With over 25 years of experience in conservation, animal welfare, and community development, Beth believes that our post-COVID19 well-being depends on how we rebuild synergistically with all beings in mind. Her mission is to help people recognize, value, champion, and act to protect the well-being and interconnection of all beings and the planet. Please join us for a conversation with Beth on the connection of Nature and Happiness in our Parks and our communities.
Her talk comes just in time for the International Day of Happiness, on March 20th!
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April 22nd, 5PM: Brett Sanders, Beach Loss Trends in OC
Brett Sanders is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Urban Planning and Public Policy at UCI, where he leads the UCI Flood Lab. Brett will share his recent work with aerial and satellite imagery as well as drone-based observations used to study the evolution of beaches in Orange County over the long and short term, drawing attention to the growing problem of beach loss in Orange County and how it affects coastal infrastructure.
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May 27th, 5PM: Angela Mooney D'Arcy
Angela Mooney D’Arcy (Juaneno Band of Mission Indians, Acjachemen Nation) has been working with Tribal Nations, Indigenous peoples, and grassroots organizations on Indigenous environmental justice issues for over fourteen years. She is the founder and Executive Director of the Sacred Places Institute for Indigenous Peoples, a Los Angeles-based, Indigenous-led organization that works to build the capacity of Tribal Nations and Indigenous peoples to protect sacred lands, waters, and cultures.