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For nearly two decades the Sustainable Living Association has been at the forefront of the sustainable living and lifestyle movement in our region. As a community working collectively, our impact continues to grow through outreach and education.
Outreach
We are a non-profit organization committed to applying vision and expertise towards a sustainable future for all. We are a solution driven organization with the distinguishing quality to move people towards powerful and profound choices in an effort to stave off complacence about issues affecting our world.
Community
Our educational programs and events offer creative challenges, delivering valuable, long-term benefits for a wide range of community interests that improve the relationship between people and the planet.
150,000
PEOPLE EDUCATED
365
DAYS WE WORK
5
AWARDS
20
YEARS IN BUSINESS
Executive Director
Kellie Falbo
Kellie's natural interests in creating a balanced world between human development, our respect for the environment and social responsibility have become her professional journey.
President
Stacey Baumgarn
Stacey is the Campus Energy Coordinator at Colorado State University, where he is responsible for energy, water, and resource conservation education and outreach.
Vice President
Aleta Weller
Aleta is the Senior Research and Engagement Officer at Colorado State University’s School of Global Environmental Sustainability.
Treasurer
Javier Echeverria
Sustainability Coordinator & Herb Farmer at Motherlove Herbal Company.
Secretary
Corey Odell
Corey Odell is the Sustainability Coordinator at Odell Brewing. Corey grew up in the beer industry and started working at Odell Brewing while earning her ecology degree at the University of Colorado.
Board Member
Dr. Guy Babbit
Dr. Babbitt is the Co-founder and CEO of Czero, Inc based in Fort Collins, CO. Czero is a premier engineering firm that specializes in reducing energy consumption and the production of harmful emissions.
Board Member
Michelle Finchum
Michelle is the Municipal Sustainability Specialist for the City of Fort Collins working to develop a culture of sustainability and operational excellence with an emphasis on the triple bottom line within the organization.
Board Member
Shantel Hansen
Shantel Hansen is a documentary filmmaker and training consultant.
Board Member
Mike Soderholm
Mike is the former VP of Marketing at Otter Products. He has a strong background in brand strategy, digital marketing, PR, events and e-commerce.
Intern
Amarante Rhodes
Amarante is a third-year student at Colorado State University’s School of Global Environmental Sustainability as well as Warner's School of Natural Resources.
Intern
Gillian Lasher
Gillian is a first-year student at Colorado College majoring in Environmental Studies. She is primarily interested in sustainable, community-based development.
As an educational non-profit organization, the Sustainable Living Association appeals to all of us as users of the earth’s natural resources. SLA targets those interested in, curious about, or deeply involved in sustainable living options.
As educated community members, we can each reduce the impact on our environment by developing sustainable lifestyles. Living a sustainable lifestyle ensures that social, environmental and economic systems offer a healthy and meaningful life for our citizens, without compromising these factors for future generations.
