2040 Film - Changemaker Discussion

Following the viewing of 2040, we invited Monadnock Region changemakers in the areas of regenerative agriculture, permaculture, renewable energy, sustainable transportation, equity, social justice, and cooperatives to share their visions of the year 2040.
POST-FILM DISCUSSIONS
Moderator - Valerie Piedmont of Green Energy Options and The Sustainability Project
Todd Horner: FOCUS: Active and Sustainable Transportation
Planner at Southwest Region Planning Commission
Todd is a community planner passionate about developing transportation options that protect our climate, promote equity and economic opportunity, and help build strong communities. He’s an avid cyclist and a member of the City of Keene’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Pathway Advisory Committee
Mari Brunner: FOCUS: Renewable Energy
Planner for City of Keene & Board Member for Monadnock Sustainability Hub
In her role as a planner for the City, Mari works with the Energy and Climate Committee to identify tools and strategies to transition the Keene community to 100% renewable energy. She is also an active board member of the Monadnock Sustainability Hub, a nonprofit that collaborates with Monadnock Region communities on renewable energy and other climate solutions.
Dori Drachman: FOCUS: Climate Change Solutions
Board Member for Monadnock Sustainability Hub
Dori spent most of her career as an educator. She helped re-start the Peterborough Energy Committee, a founding member of the Monadnock Energy Hub. She is also leading a campaign in Peterborough to transition the entire town to 100% renewable energy.
John Kondos: FOCUS: Climate Change Solutions
Founding Board Member for Monadnock Sustainability Hub
John began and ended his career in the solar industry. He is committed to working on solutions to climate change through energy conservation, renewable energy, and land stewardship.
FOOD AND FARMING/REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE
Moderator: Nikki Kolb of NOFA-NH
Marty Castriotta: FOCUS: Permaculture
Farmer/Owner of Village Roots Permaculture Farm, Alstead
Marty has practiced regenerative farming and permaculture at the Orchard Hill Community since 2003. He sells his pastured meat and produce through his CSA and teaches permaculture design throughout New England.
Julie Davenson: FOCUS: Regenerative Agriculture
Executive Director of Stonewall Farm, Keene
Julie is trained in Holistic Management by the Savory Institute, including at the Africa Center for Holistic Management in Zimbabwe. She uses that knowledge to assist in managing Stonewall Farm’s grazing program.
ENERGY/TRANSPORTATION
EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE/COOPERATIVES
Moderator - Mary Jensen of Jonathan Daniels Center for Social Responsibility, Historical Society of Cheshire County
Dottie Morris: FOCUS: Social Justice
Chief Officer of Diversity and Multiculturalism at Keene State College and Co-Chair of City of Keene’s Racial Justice Committee
For years, Dottie has worked with undergraduate and graduate students in the capacity of counselor, teacher, academic advisor, and advisor of student groups. She is a member of the KSC President’s Cabinet, providing support and direction to fulfill the college’s commitment to diversity and multiculturalism.
Bonnie Hudspeth: FOCUS: Cooperative Ownership
Co-operative Development at Neighboring Food Co-op Association
Bonnie helped organize and launch the Monadnock Food Co-op in Keene and now works to advance a vision of a thriving co-operative economy, rooted in a healthy, just, and sustainable food system and collaboration among co-ops through the Neighboring Food Co-op Association.