Living and Thriving in Long Island Sound: Our Critical Ecosystem

Discover How Climate Change is Shaping Our Waterways and Shores—Today and Tomorrow!

An exciting discussion with two Connecticut environmental leaders as they share their journey through Long Island Sound's vast ecosystem restoration efforts. From over 30 years of Save the Sound’s regional achievements to the latest insights on tackling the growing threats of climate change, discover how these challenges are becoming the “new normal” for the land, shores, and stormwater systems of Long Island Sound.

FEATURED SPEAKERS, PANEL MEMBERS, & COSPONSOR:

• Alicia Sullivan, Executive Vice President of Engagement and Philanthropy, Save the Sound
• Scott Redfern, Senior Manager of the Henry L. and Grace Doherty Climate and Resilience Institute, Save the Sound
• Event curated by Lisa Miniter of LAM Consulting
• Event cosponsor: Save The Sound

OUR TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Eco-Restoration in Long Island Sound! Catch the latest buzz on preserving our vital ecosystem.
• 2024 Save the Sound Report Card See how the data shapes Long Island Sound’s future for 2025.
• Urban Pollution Safeguards Find out how local areas tackle stormwater, sewage, and nutrient pollution.
• Protect Your Backyard Ecosystem! Discover the role of streams, ponds, and trees in your ecosystem
• Hidden Climate Threats in Long Island Sound? Learn how climate change is quietly impacting Long Island Sound.
• Doherty Climate & Resilience Institute. Learn about this New Hub for Action!.
• Nature-Based Solutions! Get strategies to protect Long Island Sound’s ecosystem through the power of nature.

ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS:

• Alicia Sullivan, Executive Vice President of Engagement and Philanthropy, Save the Sound
  • Alicia leads Save the Sound’s development team and guides the organization as a member of the Executive Team. She oversees major donor and foundation support, membership growth goals, corporate donations, government grants, and currently, the Sound Future Campaign to raise $10 Million by 2027.
  • Alicia brings over 25 years of experience in conservation and fundraising to the team, having accomplished major conservation victories with the Trust for Public Land. She’s protected thousands of acres of land and lead multi-million dollar conservation funding campaigns.
  • Alicia received a B.A. from the University of Vermont and a J.D. with a Certificate in Environmental Law from Pace University School of Law. In her spare time, she enjoys the outdoors, hiking, skiing, and kayaking with her two sons and dogs.
• Scott Redfern, Senior Manager of the Henry L. and Grace Doherty Climate and Resilience Institute, Save the Sound
  • Scott focuses on moving policy ideas into action by mobilizing people, coalition-building, advocacy, and voter education efforts. In 2023, he left his first career in technology, where he held product development leadership roles in startups and global enterprises (including IBM & Dell), to work on preserving our lands, water, and air while addressing the impacts of climate change in our CT cities and towns.
  • He has a degree from Northeastern University and a graduate certificate from UConn in Nonprofit Leadership, as well as certifications in Design Thinking from MIT and Climate Change Advocacy from Terra.Do, and is a certified Master Woodland Manager through CT DEEP and CFPA.
  • Scott is also the Secretary of the Board of Directors at The Center for Family Justice in Bridgeport, sits on the Appalachian Mountain Club’s Board of Advisors, and Chairs their Club-wide Conservation Committee. He enjoys tending to his vegetable & pollinator gardens as well as backpacking & mountaineering and has hiked the Appalachian & New England National Scenic Trails.