Please review carefully this profile and the board member roles/responsibilities when considering these board openings. Latinos LEAD will contact you for a preliminary interview if you meet the qualifications. Applications from strong candidates will be forwarded to the nonprofit organization for consideration.
Environment.
Communications, Corporate Executive, Elected or Appointed Public Official, Nonprofit Executive
Heal the Bay is an environmental nonprofit established in 1985 that is dedicated to making the coastal waters and watersheds in Greater Los Angeles safe, healthy, and clean. We use science, education, community action, and advocacy to fulfill our mission.
History of Heal the Bay Dorothy Green (1929-2008) founded Heal the Bay in 1985. She began her career as a water quality advocate in 1972 when she worked on a campaign to pass Proposition 20, the ballot initiative that established the California Coastal Commission. Dorothy’s discovery of untreated wastewater spilling into Santa Monica Bay spurred her to bring concerned citizens together in her Westwood home. This effort eventually led to the founding of Heal the Bay. Together, this group successfully ended Hyperion Sewage Treatment Plant’s dumping of semi-treated wastewater into the Bay, and their grassroots legacy lives on in our work. Dorothy named the organization “Heal the Bay” because it communicated hope. Her approach of encouraging collaboration among those with contrasting perspectives was the hallmark of her style. She set the tone of positivity reflected in today’s organization’s culture. LA Times Memorial: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2008-oct-14-me-green14-story.html Our Impact Since 1985, we have been a strong and trusted advocate for Santa Monica Bay. However, a healthy Bay requires a healthy LA. By protecting the coastline, restoring our waterways, and advocating for a clean water policy, we are working toward equity, safety, and access for all.
Major Responsibilities of Board Members:
First and foremost, each member of the Board of Directors of Heal the Bay is considered a member of the Development Team. A Board member is responsible for actively participating in fundraising and awareness building for the organization. It is each Board member’s “job” to advocate for Heal the Bay within their communities and all the communities in which Heal the Bay serves.
Above and Beyond – Things you can do to add to your Board experience and help Heal the Bay at the same time:
