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Author: Julie Ira

Julie Ira

Julie’s roots in San Francisco, California, have instilled in her a deep appreciation for the environment and commitment to sustainability. Her upbringing in the Bay Area laid the foundation for her passion, which has only grown stronger over the years. Julie earned her Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Washington, where she was involved in several sustainability initiatives. Notably, she spearheaded the university’s first zero-waste assessment in collaboration with UW Recycling and the Post-Landfill Action Network (PLAN). This assessment was instrumental in crafting a comprehensive plan aimed at steering the UW towards achieving zero-waste. Julie was a recipient of the Husky Green Award for her work on the leadership team as the External Director of the UW’s Green Greek Representative Program. Prior to serving as a Climate Corps Fellow at Ten Strands, Julie worked in community outreach, overseeing a range of admissions and outreach programs.

Julie’s roots in San Francisco, California, have instilled in her a deep appreciation for the environment and commitment to sustainability. Her upbringing in the Bay Area laid the foundation for her passion, which has only grown stronger over the years. Julie earned her Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Washington, where she was involved in several sustainability initiatives. Notably, she spearheaded the university’s first zero-waste assessment in collaboration with UW Recycling and the Post-Landfill Action Network (PLAN). This assessment was instrumental in crafting a comprehensive plan aimed at steering the UW towards achieving zero-waste. Julie was a recipient of the Husky Green Award for her work on the leadership team as the External Director of the UW’s Green Greek Representative Program. Prior to serving as a Climate Corps Fellow at Ten Strands, Julie worked in community outreach, overseeing a range of admissions and outreach programs.

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Final Reflection on My Fellowship with Ten Strands

Posted By  Julie Ira
  • ON January 9, 2025

My decision to join Ten Strands was guided by my belief that environmental education holds the key to empowering students to become informed and proactive individuals, equipped to address the pressing environmental challenges of today and tomorrow.  I saw this...

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The Launch of the Second Cohort of the California Youth Climate Policy Leadership Program

Posted By  Julie Ira
  • ON September 17, 2024

Last year, the California Youth Climate Policy (CYCP) Leadership Program hosted its inaugural cohort. The first cohort was a transformative platform for students to engage in meaningful climate policy work. The program’s pioneering efforts empowered California’s youth to take the...

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Tulare County Hosts SEED Summer Institute to Build a Climate Literacy Framework

Posted By  Amy Frame , Julie Ira
  • ON August 6, 2024

This summer, Ten Strands partnered with Sequoia Riverlands Trust and the Tulare County Office of Education to offer the first-ever SEED Summer Institute. The Sequoia Environmental Education Directive (SEED) was established in 2014 as a coalition of environmental education organizations...

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Statement of Purpose: Journey to Environmental Stewardship

Posted By  Julie Ira
  • ON June 18, 2024

Statement of Purpose: Ten Strands continues to introduce its staff through statements of purpose that reveal the motivations and ambitions of their work. Today, we hear from Julie Ira, Ten Strands’ climate corps fellow, who aims to inspire others, especially...

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