- The Tom’s of Maine Incubator program was created to elevate future BIPOC climate leaders.
- The 5 winners will each receive $20,000 to fund their work, which includes solutions for climate justice, environmental justice, and the intersection of ocean health and human health.
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The winners were mentored by prominent environmental justice leaders Ciara Imani May, Kristy Drutman, Isaias Hernande, and Michelle Theodat Waring.
By: Happi | January 7, 2023
Tom’s of Maine has selected five winning members of its 2022 Incubator.
They are Aliyah Collins; Wawa Gatheru; Alexia Leclercq; Bodhi Patil; and Sanjana Paul.
Each recipient has been awarded $20,000 in funding to help support their work, in addition to access to expert mentors and opportunities to collaborate with and receive support from Tom’s of Maine in amplifying their work in sustainability…
The 2022 Goodness Report surfaces how Tom’s commitment to the planet, people, and health intersects with their mission to create a healthy future for all people. Climate change will ultimately impact everyone, but communities of color and those with less economic advantages are likely to bear the biggest burden, according to the company. Tom’s wants to address the intersection of diversity and equity with climate change and the environment, and the Incubator is a component of that work.
The Tom’s of Maine Incubator is a seven-month program designed to propel the next generation of BIPOC leaders driving environmental solutions. The program provides funding, mentorship, amplification, and support to young changemakers, helping them Do Good. For Real. Throughout the winter and spring, the members will participate in multiple virtual workshops and trainings, plus one-on-one meetings with their mentors to continue collaboration and amplification efforts, all designed to propel their work.
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