EarthShare Texas proposes a nuanced solution that addresses nonprofit capacity constraints while building the green leadership pipeline. Texas needs our local nonprofits now more than ever. EarthShare Texas is evolving to meet their needs.
Elevating Voices, Empowering Change:
Our Mission
The mission of the EarthShare Texas Green Leaders Fellowship is to foster a vibrant and diverse Green Workforce that will lead Texas in sustainable development, creating a positive impact in our communities and throughout our state. To accomplish this, the Green Leaders Fellowship facilitates meaningful connections and partnerships between Texas environmental nonprofits and leaders in the Green Workforce.
Our Vision
Through hands-on experience, professional development training, and meaningful connections, we strive to empower fellows to become leaders in the environmental field, within their communities, and beyond.
Nonprofit Capacity Needs
of ESTX member organizations have less than three staff members
of all nonprofits nationwide are led by a person of color (Statista, 2023)
Our Solution
Program Impact
After our third cohort (ending April 2025)
2520
hours of project work completed at no cost to nonprofits
133,000
value created in total for participating nonprofits
7
Fellows have gone on to accept positions in the environmental and/or nonprofit field
317,000
generously donated by H-E-B to fund the program
Fellowship Alumni
Kimberley Juarez
Austin Youth River Watch
Educational outreach.
Emily Hutcheson
Bat Conservation International
Community partnerships and impact.
Susana Pulido Figueira
Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems
Multimedia storytelling.
Johnathan Sicard
Keep Texas Beautiful
Recycling research.
Aly Foreman
National Wildlife Federation
Educational resource development.
Molly Barkis
Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter
Digital media strategy.
Mary Michael
Travis Audubon
Habitat restoration and education.
Cristen Andrews
TreeFolks
Native tree nursery stewardship.
Javier Lopez
Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance
Legislative policy and programs research.
Hasna
Environmental Defense Fund
Energy transition policy research.
Luis Caballero
Solar Austin
Content strategy and analysis.
Leo Lewis
TreeFolks
Community engagement.
Cara Johnson
Solar Austin
Content strategy and analysis.
Jenna Everett
EarthShare Texas
Program management.
Cristina Ramirez
Bike Texas
Conference communications.
Special Thanks to Our Supporters:
Green Leaders Fellowship Sponsors
The mission of the EarthShare Texas Green Leaders Fellowship is to foster a vibrant and diverse Green Workforce that will lead Texas in sustainable development, creating a positive impact in our communities and throughout our state.
H-E-B is continuing to invest in this workforce development program with a $60,000 grant, which will support the Fellowship during its 2025-2026 cycle. The Green Leaders Fellowship, with support from H-E-B, will empower Fellows to become leaders in the environmental field, within their communities, and beyond.
Donate
Support the growth of Texas’ green workforce by donating to our Green Leaders Fellowship program. Donations empower emerging Green Leaders and the missions of our nonprofit members.
Sponsor
Your business can make a difference by partnering with EarthShare Texas to bolster the Green Workforce and create opportunities for emerging green leaders across the state.
Mentor
Give a career talk, meet with fellows, be a part of their green career journey. Whatever your expertise, we are always seeking opportunities to support and empower our fellowship cohorts.
