How the Next Gen is Reshaping the Climate and Energy Conversation, a Q&A with PJ Forgione, and Community Updates
How the Next Generation is Reshaping the Climate and Energy Conversation
The next generation of climate and energy leaders isn’t just participating in the conversation—they’re redefining how conferences drive real action. With a greater focus on impact, engagement, and inclusivity, student-led conferences are shifting from traditional speaker-driven formats to dynamic, solution-oriented experiences.
To explore this transformation, we spoke with Andrew Grabowski and Mallory Furlong, two leaders who are realizing the value of student perspectives in shaping the future of climate and energy events in North America.
Building Meaningful Connections: 3 Questions with Tofu Community Manager, PJ Forgione
In the world of digital communities, fostering genuine engagement and driving meaningful conversations is both an art and a science. We sat down with PJ to talk about best practices for digital community-building, the evolving role of online spaces, and what it means to create a truly engaged network.
What’s Up with Tofus
✍️ Katharine is showcasing an article she wrote on Fossil Free 529 plans
🔌 Dylan shared a big announcement about deploying 100 bidirectional chargers in MA and is looking for people in MA to share the news. Great coverage in Utility Dive and Mobility House!
🎓 Elisabeth shares an article on how to start a course or program
Let’s Meet Up!
In April, we’re bound to run into each other. 🤞🏼 If you see Mel, she has Tofu pins you can wear so we can easily ID each other. 😍
Spring is packed with Climate Week events across the country! 🌍💡 The Tofu team needs your help for a Climate Weeks wrap-up in May. If you’d like to send us notes, blogs, essays or pics on your Climate Week experience, we’d love to publish your thoughts. DM us on Slack and let us know.
Let’s stay connected in the Tofu Slack—drop a note about which conferences you’ll be attending, and let’s make plans to meet up in person.
With 💓,
The Alder Team