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HUMAN IMPACTS INSTITUTE

Tropical Leaves

Our Crew

We are creatives, educators, activists, and diverse experts committed to promoting action-oriented, innovative approaches to social and environmental change.

STAFF

Staff

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Charles Baldaia / NGO Management Intern

Tara DePorte / Founder & Executive Director

Tara DePorte / Founder & Executive Director

Virginia Jans / Chief of Staff

Virginia Jans / Chief of Staff

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Zoe Lavocat / Program Coordinator

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Nina Schröder / Creative Communications Intern

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Mia Tilton / Environmental Education Intern

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Yael Zarrini / NGO Management Intern

Board

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Sandy Digilio / Board Member

Chigusa Hara / Board Treasurer / Financial Services

Chigusa Hara / Board Treasurer / Financial Services

Sarangi Iyengar / Board President / Deutsche Bank

Sarangi Iyengar / Board President / Deutsche Bank

Julian Saur

Julian Saur / Board Member / Alnylam Pharmaceuticals

Doug Semmes / Board Vice President / Drum Roll Composter

Doug Semmes / Board Vice President / Drum Roll Composter

Wendy Star / Board Member / Fire Department of NYC

Tara DePorte / Board Member / Human Impacts Institute

ADVISORY COUNCIL

Advisory Council