Episode 74 – Making Change By Meeting People Where They Are

With Olivia Farr

Summary

If you’re even the slightest bit curious about community movement building, look no further. In today’s episode, Olivia Farr, nonprofit and environmental activist extraordinaire leading the Bedford 2030 campaign, tells us the why and how of meeting people where they’re at, and ultimately, creating ripple effects when it comes to making change in your community. 

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More about Olivia Farr

Olivia Farr has spent her career helping launch and manage non-profits including Healthy Babies Bright Futures, the Avon Theater Film Center and Bedford 2030.  She has also served on the Boards of the Westchester Land Trust, St. Mark’s School, Maplebrook School, and the John Merck Fund. As co-founder of Bedford 2020, she fused her interest in developing a grassroots community response to the global issue of climate change. She has held numerous positions at the organization including Co-Founder, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Co-Chair of the Food and Agriculture Task Force.