The Madrona Institute Publishes 2023 Annual Report
Dear Madrona Institute Community,
As we reflect on the past year, we are thrilled to share the achievements and milestones that have shaped the journey of our nonprofit organization. 2023 has been a year of progress and growth, both programmatically and financially.
Highlights Include:
Expanded the Coast Salish Youth Coalition, providing more inter-tribal community programs for Indigenous communities.
Hosted the annual “Climate Action Speaker Series”, a four-part series highlighting topics and climate experts including Joel Creswell, Chuck Greene, Paul Cereghino, Vince Dauciunas, and Jay Kimball.
Hosted the Women of Color in Leadership Speaker Series featuring change-making women including Paula Sardinas, Mona Das, and Gerry Ebalaroza-Tunnel, in partnership with the San Juan Island Library.
Played an instrumental role in the formation of the Tribal Relations (Ne-Scháleche, Sya7ya7) Engagement Group, a coalition of local environmental organizations dedicated to allyship and supporting, promoting, and elevating Indigenous interests in the Salish Sea, a sub-group of the Stewardship Network of the San Juans.
Awarded Paula Sardinas the David Giuliani Climate Leadership Award, honoring her work and commitment to climate engagement and inspiring others to action.
Awarded $53,198.45 in stewardship grants to seven local organizations/programs dedicated to community and environmental action.
Expanded our team by welcoming our new Community Engagement Coordinator.
We feel privileged and honored to be doing this work and supporting our community in the way that we can. As we enter 2024, we thank you for being here and for sharing this space with us.
Please check out our Annual Report here.
Many thanks,
The Madrona Institute Board & Staff
