SAVE THE DATE: Monday January 19 at 7pm!

[Sarah Redden]

Join IPC for a special virtual webinar as a tribute to Martin Luther King's legacy of service and tireless fight for justice. Across the country, many Black and minority communities have long faced barriers to accessing safe, welcoming green spaces — and those disparities continue to shape physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being today. In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, this Learning Lab invites us to look deeply at the intersection of faith, equity, and belonging in the outdoors.

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Guest Speakers:

Nsedu Obot Witherspoon MPH  is a nationally respected leader in children’s environmental health and the longtime Executive Director of the Children’s Environmental Health Network (CEHN). For more than 25 years, she has championed the protection of children from environmental harm—shaping policy, advancing science, and elevating the voices of vulnerable families through partnerships, advocacy, and education. Her leadership extends across major national coalitions and advisory councils, including roles with NIH’s ECHO program, the Cancer Free Economy Network, Clean Water for All, the National Environmental Health Partnership Council, and the Maryland Children’s Environmental Health Advisory Council. 

Carmera Thomas-Wilhite is deeply rooted in her passion for community, environmental awareness, and the natural world. As the vice president for communities and partnerships at CBF, she leads efforts to ensure that the mission to restore and protect the Chesapeake Bay is inclusive and community-centered. Carmera’s leadership is grounded in the belief that environmental stewardship should reflect the diverse experiences and needs of the communities it serves. Her career began with the Chesapeake Conservation Corps, continuing into positions as the healthy harbor manager with the Waterfront Partnership and as the Baltimore program manager at CBF, where she cultivated her commitment to equity in environmental work. 

These webinars are supplemental to IPC's Faithful Green Leaders Training Program and are free and open to all!