Candice Dickens-Russell
Candice Dickens-Russell is the President & CEO of Friends of the LA River and a passionate leader in sustainability, environmental literacy, and environmental justice. With nearly 20 years of experience in the non-profit environmental sector, Candice has worked with, school districts, government agencies, utilities, and municipalities to develop and deliver high quality sustainability, environmental education, and community engagement projects. An equity thought leader with a passion for environmental justice, Candice has used her background in social justice to lead environmental organizations in equity strategic planning and organizational development. She is dedicated to sustainability, equity, and justice in all she does.
Candice Dickens-Russell is the President & CEO of Friends of the LA River and a passionate leader in sustainability, environmental literacy, and environmental justice. With nearly 20 years of experience in the non-profit environmental sector, Candice has worked with, school districts, government agencies, utilities, and municipalities to develop and deliver high quality sustainability, environmental education, and community engagement projects. An equity thought leader with a passion for environmental justice, Candice has used her background in social justice to lead environmental organizations in equity strategic planning and organizational development. She is dedicated to sustainability, equity, and justice in all she does.