Our Story
It began with a belief.
When MobilizeGreen launched in 2014, we knew one thing for sure: the future of work would be green, and that future needed to be open to everyone.
What began as a simple idea has grown into a national movement. Today, we connect students, universities, and employers to build a workforce ready for a thriving, sustainable future for all.
From the start, our mission has been to open doors for people who care about the planet but haven’t always had access to green career opportunities.
More than a decade later, nearly 4,000 participants have restored forests, advanced clean energy, and brought new ideas to solving today’s environmental challenges.
What We Believe
We believe everyone deserves the chance to thrive in the green economy.
MobilizeGreen helps close opportunity gaps by partnering with students, universities, and employers to prepare today’s workforce, launch green careers, and create lasting environmental impact.
By linking skill development, hands-on learning, and career pathways, MobilizeGreen is helping to build the next generation of green leaders who are creating a more just and sustainable future.
Meet Our Leadership
Our leadership team is woven together by a shared purpose to connect leadership, talent, and opportunity for the next generation of environmental and social leaders.
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Leah founded MobilizeGreen to bridge opportunity gaps and empower young people to build a just and sustainable world. Under her leadership, MobilizeGreen is scaling its impact through a growing workforce ecosystem that connects education, hands-on experience, and employment in the green economy.
Before MobilizeGreen, Leah served as Director of Government Relations at a large conservation nonprofit, led national policy and economic opportunity initiatives on Capitol Hill as Chief of Staff to a Democratic Member of Congress, and was a commercial litigator and partner at a major Washington, D.C. firm.
Leah serves on the Board of the Center for Environmental Policy at American University, and is a past member of the National Park Service Centennial Advisory Board. She holds a J.D. from Columbia Law School.
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As Chief Financial Officer at MobilizeGreen, Jason drives the organization’s financial strategy, systems, and sustainability planning to support rapid growth and long-term impact.
A Certified Public Accountant with over 20 years of experience in financial leadership, Jason brings expertise in strategic forecasting, risk management, and process optimization across nonprofit, public, and private sectors.
Jason holds a Master’s in Taxation from the University of Denver.
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John brings more than 15 years of experience in development and organizational management in the social sector. As Director of Philanthropic Partnerships for MobilizeGreen, he drives strategy to expand relationships, diversify funding, and strengthen the organization’s capacity to scale.
John is also the founder of FundEd Strategies, where he has helped more than 70 education orgs raise and manage over $100 million.
John holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Economics from Lebanon Valley College and an MBA from American University’s Kogod School of Business.
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Neha Naik serves as MobilizeGreen’s outside Director of Operations and Chief of Staff, helping strengthen the systems, strategy, and talent infrastructure that power the organization’s growth. She brings deep expertise in building operational frameworks and workforce pipelines for mission-driven organizations, ensuring teams have the clarity, tools, and alignment needed to deliver results.
After leading her own talent company, Neha now helps purpose-driven organizations like MobilizeGreen connect strategy to execution — turning data into actionable insights and tools, creating communication systems that keep teams focused, and translating vision into measurable progress.
Neha holds a B.S. in Biochemistry from the University of Houston and a Master of Medical Sciences from the University of North Texas. -
Sally brings more than 25 years of experience helping mission-driven organizations grow, manage change, and steward natural resources.
At MobilizeGreen, she leads the organization’s innovative workforce pathways portfolio, expanding pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs that prepare emerging professionals for careers in conservation, natural resources, and environmental infrastructure.
With deep expertise in environmental education, field-based learning, organizational and change management, and risk assessment, Sally is working to scale MobilizeGreen’s high-impact, career-connected learning programs.
She holds an M.A. in Organizational Management and Development with an emphasis in Change Management, and completed Executive Risk Management Training through Experiential Consulting and the National Outdoor Leadership School. Sally is the founding board chair of the Idaho Trails Association.
Join Us
MobilizeGreen has always been about more than programs. It’s about people coming together to create change. From employers and educators to students and alumni, we’re part of a growing community that believes the environment and equity go hand in hand.
Whether you want to partner, mentor, or lead, there’s a place for you here.
Join us in building a greener, more inclusive future.