www.ClimateMama.com
* Trainer and Speaker for the Climate Reality Project
* Public Speaking, Community Outreach, and Organizational Leadership
* Climate Change Policy & Advocacy
* International Governmental Relations
* Speaker and workshop facilitator for Colleges, educators, PTAs, parents, school children, community service groups and houses of worship
Harriet has worn many hats over the course of her life. She has been a ski instructor in Western Canada, an orchard worker in Israel, and a member of her college sky diving club. Harriet has spent most of her professional career working as an economist, policy advocate and educator. Harriet worked with the Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario governments in Canada, and spent 13 years at the United Nations as a representative of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Harriet followed many of the United Nations environmental and sustainable development committees and conferences for the IMF – including the first UN Earth Summit – at United Nations headquarters in New York and around the world.
In the spring of 2007 Harriet was selected from thousands of individuals across the country to participate in a training program conducted by Former Vice President Al Gore and sponsored by The Climate Reality Project. Harriet is one of the first 1000 individuals from around the world who have been personally trained by Mr. Gore to educate the public on climate change, and currently serves the District Manger for Climate Reality in the NYC Metro/NJ/PA/DE area. Harriet has spoken with thousands of individuals around the United States on climate change and global warming. Harriet is proud to be a Climate Project Presenter and credits her work with Climate Reality for inspiring her to create and launch ClimateMama.com, Harriet’s passion and adventure.
Launched in late 2009, ClimateMama.com is a climate change education, advocacy and advisory organization, targeted at parents of all ages who want to learn more about climate change, what it’s all about, and what they can do about it! Harriet works with colleges, school children and their parents, educators, businesses, PTA groups and houses of worships that are interested in learning more about what actions they can take to help make our world a better place.
Of the many “hats” Harriet wears, she will tell you that the most important hat is one she put on in 1998 and continues to wear to this day, and that is Mom to her two children. Becoming a mom heightened Harriet’s desire to find a way to “make the world a better place”, not only for her children, but for all the children around us, even the grown up ones. Through her work on Climate Change, Harriet feels she has found her passion, her opportunity and the ability to help raise awareness on THE most important and challenging issue any of us will face in our lives.
Harriet serves as the chair of her town’s Environmental Commission where she is overseeing the town’s State sustainability certification bid. Harriet works with local and national organizations helping houses of worship “green” their programs, and serves as a Mentor for the national Green Faith Certification program. Working at a grassroots level, Harriet sits on and chairs several community based environmental groups and has successfully spearheaded a program to bring recycling into her local school district. Harriet “brought to life” an outdoor classroom at her children’s elementary school, coordinating the design, planning and fundraising for the project. As well Harriet is a vocal advocate for legislative action on climate change and clean, renewable energy.
Harriet lives in New Jersey with her husband and two children who are her passion and inspiration for everything she does. Harriet loves hiking, skiing, traveling and all things outdoors.
Harriet Shugarman as a featured panelist for Al Gore’s 24 Hours of Climate Reality broadcast.
Speaking on:
Women and Climate Change
Local, National and International Climate Change Negotiations
Climate Change 101: Your Business, Your Family & You
Parents: Raising Children in The Era of Climate Change
Climate Change and The Wrong Side of History: Politics in America
“Harriet Shugarman is an outstanding example of citizens worldwide who have been energized by the call to action on the climate crisis,” Al Gore, Former Vice President, United States
“Thank you so much for a wonderful presentation, the feedback was unbelievable! Since we have such a diverse group of students here at LaGuardia College, the tone and manner in which you presented was catered towards the audience, and (quite literally), nothing was lost in the translation.” Judi O’Toole, Department of Natural Sciences, LaGuardia Community College
Shugarman presented in a way that’s “understandable, easy to absorb and makes you think.” Anita Yarossi, League of Women Voters
“The information you provided [on climate change and the environment] will encourage our young people and staff to get involved in protecting our environment.” Rukia Lumumba, Assistant Director Youth Services, Center for Community Alternatives.
Thank you for presenting at the Citi Bank, Warren Center. We had over 150 children of employees in attendance. The feedback was very favorable, [the event] enjoyable and educational for all! I wish you success in your efforts to enlighten the population at large, as well as the next generation.Katie O’Donnell, Public Affairs, Citibank
“Harriet is an outstanding partner to bring the environmental message to groups all over the country. We at Jewish National Fund have been thrilled to work with her and she provides insightful content with an engaging style to groups large and small and of all ages. Without hesitation I rate Harriet in the top 1% of environmental educators with whom JNF GoNeutral is proud to partner.” Rabbie Eric M. Lankin DMin
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