Who We Are
For over 50 years, Earthjustice has fought in the courts to protect people's health, preserve magnificent places and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change.
Along the way Earthjustice learned to complement its litigation with work on Capitol Hill and in statehouses to defend court wins and extend the power of our laws. While many elected officials value Earthjustice's opinion, the people they listen to most are their constituents. That led to the creation of Earthjustice Action, Earthjustice's 501(c)(4) advocacy partner, in 2017.
While Earthjustice wields the power of the law, Earthjustice Action unleashes the power of the people through grassroots advocacy and electoral work.
As a 501(c)(4) organization, Earthjustice Action is legally permitted to engage in a broader range of activities than Earthjustice, including lobbying beyond 501(c)(3) limits and electoral activities.
Our Team
Abigail Dillen
President
Raúl GarcÃa
Vice President of Policy and Legislation
Seth Levi
Vice President of Electoral Strategies
Yaheiry Mora
Political Director
Siham Zniber
Associate Director of Public Affairs and Communications
Andrew Jackson
Senior Vice President of Operations and Secretary
Connor Fournier
Vice President of Finance and Treasurer
Grace Wyner-Goldenthal
Communications Associate
Ali Williams
Deputy Director
Board of Directors
George Martin
CHAIR
Dotty Ballantyne
Adam Cohen
Rashad Morris
Lawrie Mott
Fern Shepard
VICE CHAIR
Dianne Stern
Trip Van Noppen
What We Do
Earthjustice Action increases the political strength of the environmental and broader progressive communities by:
- Bringing concerted environmental attention to the critical importance of judges and the courts.
- Connecting constituents directly with their Members of Congress at pivotal moments on key environmental legislation and judicial nominations.
Explore Earthjustice Action's website to learn more about our work, and sign up to receive important news and event invites!
Latest News & Updates
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