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Author: Scott Harmon

Scott Harmon

Scott Harmon is Co-Founder of Sustainable Future Outdoor Academy (SFOA). In 2008, his son Jon opened his eyes to the many human-caused problems facing our planet. Since then, he’s been dedicated to teaching young people how to live sustainably so they can teach the adults in their world to do the same. Scott had been a Silicon Valley entrepreneur prior to his awakening, working for Intel early in his career and then moving on to many different semiconductor, systems and energy efficiency startups, but has been focused on sustainability and green careers full-time since 2018 when he co-founded SFOA. Scott earned a BSEE from Purdue University and an MBA from Pepperdine University. He is the father of two adult children and lives in Portola Valley, California with his wife Gayten.

Scott Harmon is Co-Founder of Sustainable Future Outdoor Academy (SFOA). In 2008, his son Jon opened his eyes to the many human-caused problems facing our planet. Since then, he’s been dedicated to teaching young people how to live sustainably so they can teach the adults in their world to do the same. Scott had been a Silicon Valley entrepreneur prior to his awakening, working for Intel early in his career and then moving on to many different semiconductor, systems and energy efficiency startups, but has been focused on sustainability and green careers full-time since 2018 when he co-founded SFOA. Scott earned a BSEE from Purdue University and an MBA from Pepperdine University. He is the father of two adult children and lives in Portola Valley, California with his wife Gayten.

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Janel Update

The Case for Green Careers Field Trips

Posted By  Doron Markus , Scott Harmon , Lucas Cohen
  • ON July 21, 2022

“There are a lot of different ways that we can educate others about sustainable farming and helping support local businesses, especially ones that strive to help the environment and pollute the planet less.” — Itzel Sanchez, 11th Grade, Half Moon...

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