Speaker: Ashantae Green, City of Jacksonville, Sustainability Division

Green is her last name, and so is her Life! Ashantae Green is a multi-business owner, politician, and community advocate who currently studies at Yale University and holds degrees and certifications from FSCJ, UF, and LSU. Dedicated to serving the city, its residents, and the environment, currently serves as the first Sustainability Manager for the City of Jacksonville, FL.

Furthermore, Ashantae has contributed years of service as an elected commissioner of the Duval Soil & Water Conservation District and as a subject matter expert to the Jacksonville City Council and the Mayor’s office. Active in various organizations, Ashantae is a member of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) Jacksonville Chapter, Jax Chamber, Leadership Jacksonville, Hightower Emerging Leaders Fellowship, & a board member of GreenliningJax and NAACP Jacksonville Environmental & Climate Justice Subcommittee.

Ashantae’s work in government, business, and the community has earned her local and national recognition, including the honor of being named a National Women in Green by the USGBC, gracing the cover of Edible Northeast Florida magazine, and receiving two City of Jacksonville Environmental Achievement Awards…all before the age of 30!

Mini-Concert: MoonStalker

Mark and Geej Williams are songwriters who come from two different countries blending their unique musical styles together seamlessly. With haunting melodies and vocal harmonies that enhance the lyrical stories they tell.

Topics: Society & Culture, Summer Series: Celebrating the Earth