Board of Directors

About Us

GREEN DECADE/NEWTON
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

	Marcia Cooper, President President since 2008; Board member since 2005; Also serves on the Eco-Team Project and Public Affairs Committee. Works with the Newton/Needham Chamber of Commerce on the Annual Green Business Expo.
	Jim Purdy, Vice President Jim Purdy was a leader of Green Living and Eco-team initiatives, and he is a long-time member and officer of Friends of Hemlock Gorge. As a land use planning consultant, Jim works with communities to incorporate sustainability into their comprehensive plans and to support pedestrian and bicycle transportation and open space planning. Jim is leading Green Decade's effort to help our community save energy and money on street lighting.
	Burt Schein, Treasurer Burt Schein is a long time member and supporter of Green Decade, who brings his financial expertise as CPA, controller and CFO for real estate developers to his position as Treasurer.
	Lucia Dolan, Clerk/Secretary Lucia previously served on GDN's Board as Clerk and co-chair of GreenCAP. She has been a long-time volunteer at Farmer's Market and on GDN's Transportation Committee. From 2007 to 2011 she was VP Co-Chair of Newton League of Women Voters Environmental Issues Committee. She also serves as a member of the Mayor's Transportation Advisory Committee and Newton Safe Sidewalks.
	Ira Krepchin, Managing Editor, Newsletter Board member since the early 1990s. Early activities included Transportation Day planning and tree planting for Earth Day. Member, High Performance Buildings Coalition.
	Peter Smith, Co-Editor, Newsletter Founding board member and past President of GD/N; also a member of Baseline and High Performance Buildings committees. Coordinated 2008 Environmental Business Solutions event with Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce. Has also moderated conferences on sustainability and many forums.

	Ann Berwick, at large Board member since 2005. Undersecretary of Energy for the State of Massachusetts, Ann has been active in environmental issues for many years, including the Environmental Protection Division (MA Attorney General’s Office), Mass Toxics Use Reduction Advisory Board, and Clean Air Committee of the Boston Bar Association.
	Eric Bobby Eric Bobby, Green Decade member since 2008, works with Fortune 500 companies to implement energy and emissions management software. As Co-Chair of Green Decade's School Outreach Committee, Eric helps Newton's schools develop sustainable practices, educational experiences and change. He enjoys gardening and biking.
	Al Calderone Newton resident and Newton North life science teacher of the past 10 years, Al and his family most enjoy taking care of their organic garden.
	Ed Cunningham Energy Committee and the High Performance Building Coalition. Former GD/N representative to the City's Integrated Pest Management Advisory Team. Former member of GreenCAP and the Fundraising Committee. Has Sustainable Design certificate from the Boston Architectural College; currently preparing for the LEED Accredited Professional and HERS (Home Energy Rating System) exams.
	Sharon Cushing Sharon Cushing taught social studies for 10 years and has worked for 25 years as a financial/retirement advisor. She believes it is our responsibility to honor, protect and enjoy our beautiful planet.
	Michele Davis Served on GDN's Advisory Board and long-time volunteer on a variety of projects. She is an active member of GDN's Energy committee and the Kyoto Project working to reduce residential energy consumption.
	Robbie Durschlag, Faith and the Environment Chair Board member since June 2008. Directs the undergraduate and graduate nutrition programs at Boston University . Has served as a member of the Environment Group at Temple Emanuel, Newton since 2006 and is involved in the Family Table food pantry of the Boston Jewish Family and Children's Service.
	Paul Eldrenkamp, Kyoto Project Chair Board Member since 2004. Also served as president of the Newton Historical Society and on the board of the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association. Instructor and coordinator for “Insulating Your Historic Home” and other energy efficiency-related workshops/programs.
	Lois Levin, Media Committee Co-Chair, Environment Page-Newton TAB, Transportation Committee Chair. Board member since 2005. Coordinates monthly Environment Page of the Newton TAB. Has written numerous articles for the Newton TAB; also volunteers at Newton Farmers Market and other events. Initiated first annual BikeNewton event in May 2008.
	Jean E. MacRae Board member since 2005. EcoTeam member and coordinator of book sales for all GD/N Environmental Speaker Series events.
	Ken Mallory, Greening Our Community Coordinator Former organizer of public programs for the New England Aquarium including the Lowell Lecture Series, an Environmental Writers Festival, a film festival, and Women in Science Program. Brings leadership to the Greening Our Community Series at the Newton Free Library, as well as writing and photography skills. He has written 8 nonfiction books for children about the world of water and ocean science and helped develop many others..
	Eric Olson, At Large Board member since 2001. Active in Solar Home Tours and school energy exhibits, GD/N's library display and as a frequent contributor to Newton TAB Environmental Page.
	Myron Rosenberg, Development Chair For more than 30 years, Dr. Rosenberg has consulted to industry and government, world-wide, to address environmental engineering, planning and management problems. His particular focus is on water and waste management systems. He served on the MIT faculty early in his career. A long time Newton resident with an interest in local non-profit organizations.
	Dan Ruben, at large GD/N Board member since 1996. Executive Director, Boston Green Tourism. Dan has coached more than 25 Household Ecoteams; also a board member of the Massachusetts Energy Consumers Alliance.
	Elaine Vildzius Degree in Resource and Environmental Economics with minor in renewable energy. Worked with professors on the Great Basin Environmental Program, a consortium of land grant universities, state/federal agencies, tribes, private sector groups and non-profits focused on maintaining the health of the ecosystem. Contributed research for the Green Decade's Eco-team Action Planner.