Education

The Aerospace Futures Alliance is the advocate for Washington state’s aerospace industry and helps member companies connect and grow.

The United States Hydrogen Alliance (USHA) is a member-based non-profit trade association dedicated to building the hydrogen economy by advancing the market for hydrogen and fuel cells in the commercial sector within the United States.

VERTical is a coalition driving next-generation nuclear power deployment by convening collaborative project groups to solve industrywide challenges. Administered by Port of Benton, VERTical is based in the Northwest, the most robust clean energy region in the U.S., with experienced developers, operators and workers alongside researchers and trailblazers.

Established in 1963, The Tri-City Nuclear Industrial Council, today known as Tri-City Development Council (TRIDEC) was organized for the purpose of promoting and advancing the economic strength and diversity in Benton and Franklin counties.

WRRA is the primary trade association representing solid waste and recycling companies operating in Washington State within the regulatory system.

REWI is a nonprofit organization that works to solve renewable energy, wildlife, and related natural resource challenges through sound science and collaboration.

The Clean Energy Transition Institute (CETI) is an independent, nonpartisan research and analysis nonprofit whose mission is to accelerate an equitable clean energy transition in the Northwest.

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a global leader in environmental and management consulting, providing tailored solutions for clients navigating the environmental compliance process.

Terre Environmental is an environmental consulting/sales firm dedicated to providing sustainable and cost-effective waste to energy solutions that help protect the planet for future generations.

EIN is an environmental nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and renewable hydrogen infrastructure for transportation, renewable energy storage and deep decarbonization.

Earthjustice is a nonprofit public interest environmental law organization dedicated to protecting people’s health, preserving magnificent places and wildlife, advancing clean energy, and combating climate change.

Sierra Club is the largest grassroots environmental organization in the country. Sierra Club promotes clean energy, safeguards the health of communities, protects wildlife, and preserves wild places through grassroots activism, public education, lobbying, and legal action.

Montana Environmental Information Center (MEIC) is an environmental advocate founded in 1973 by Montanans concerned with protecting and restoring Montana’s environment.

The NW Energy Coalition is an alliance of over 100 environmental, civic, and human service organizations, utilities, and businesses in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and British Columbia, plus many individual members.

Climate Solutions is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating clean energy solutions to the climate crisis.

Environmental Defense Fund is a leading national nonprofit organization representing more than 1.5 million members.

Sustainable Northwest is a non-profit organization based in Portland, Oregon that works at the intersection of environment, community, and economy.

CARB is the primary state agency responsible for actions to protect public health from the harmful effects of air pollution.

Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority is a regional passenger rail authority in Montana.

Gridworks is a company that convenes, educates, and empowers stakeholders working to decarbonize electricity grids.

Operating since 1921, the Port of Longview has 8 marine terminals and waterfront industrial property spanning 835 acres on the deep-draft Columbia River, 66 miles from the Pacific Ocean in Southwest Washington state. The Port plays an important role in economic development by creating jobs in manufacturing and international trade.

The Port of Shelton is a company that aims to provide economic benefit to the community. They offer competitive lease rates, easy access to interstate highways, and a high quality of life in a beautiful natural area.

Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC) is the Metropolitan Planning Organization for Spokane County.

The County Commissioners are empowered to set county policy, adopt laws, implement them, and, except for the responsibilities of other elected officials, carry out the day-to-day operations of the County.

The port’s mission is to promote sustainable economic development, optimize transportation gateways, and manage publicly owned land and facilities to benefit Whatcom County.

NRDC (the Natural Resources Defense Council) combines the power of more than 3 million members and online activists with the expertise of some 700 scientists, lawyers, and other environmental specialists to confront the climate crisis, protect the planet’s wildlife and wild places, and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities.

Renewable Northwest is one of the nation’s most impactful renewable energy advocacy organizations. RNW’s members include a coalition of renewable energy professionals, energy buyers and marketers, ratepayer advocates, and environmental NGOs.

The Leighty Foundation is a small family foundation committed to investing our limited resources in ways that provide the greatest impact and ensure the most valuable return on our investment. Our nation is currently faced with shrinking resources and growing needs which will require a dramatic increase in the number of people willing to give their time and skills as well as their financial resources. However, the challenge may be less about increasing the number of people who want to volunteer, and more about building infrastructures to connect people with worthy opportunities and empower them to make a meaningful difference. There is a growing awareness that even if Americans respond to the myriad of calls for service, charities may not be prepared to utilize them. A recent survey found that more than 30% of charities do not currently have the infrastructure to effectively deploy volunteers, and that more than half could not make good use of a new influx of volunteers. During these tough economic times one of our foundation’s best opportunities for impact lies in providing the staffing, training and resources needed to support the effective management of volunteer efforts within a community. Volunteerism and civic engagement are not programs in themselves, but cost-effective strategies to assist all organizations and community groups to accomplish their missions. As funders, we can seize this unique opportunity to offer the financial support needed to equip leaders to cultivate and empower these valuable human resources. Our foundation has been active in a local initiative to build the capacity of the community to engage volunteers effectively. It is still a work in progress but we are enthused about the results we have seen thus far. In partnership with Reimagining Service, we have created a case study of our key actions and outcomes. In 2014, we completed an update to this case study.

The Valley Economic Alliance is a private, non-profit economic development and marketing corporation that works with public and private stakeholders for the purpose of growing and sustaining the economic base of the San Fernando Valley.

The University of California is the world’s leading public research university system.

The University of Cambridge is a public research university based in England and is one of the oldest universities in the world.

A top ranked public university, the University of Michigan has a tradition of excellence in research, learning and teaching, sports and the arts, and more.

The UO ranks in the top 20 percent nationally in such varied fields as creative writing, education, environmental law, landscape architecture, psychology, sports marketing, sustainable business practices, and many more.
UO has a graduate program in electrochemistry.

The University of Washington is a public research university in Seattle, Washington, United States.

Western Washington University is the premier undergraduate-centered university located in Bellingham in northwest Washington and is home to 15000 students.

World Affairs Councils of America represents and supports the national non-partisan network of local councils that are dedicated to educating, inspiring and engaging Americans in international affairs and the critical global issues.

Front and Centered is a statewide coalition of organizations and groups rooted in communities of color and people with lower incomes.

The University of Idaho is a top-ranked university in the Northwest, known for its value, sustainability, and research-driven innovation.

GSP was founded as a public-private sector initiative to establish a leading regional economic development organization in the greater Seattle region. GSP offers evidence-based research to understand target investment opportunities and support companies and site selectors.

While Green River community college has been involved in teacher preparation program since 1992, Project TEACH (Teacher Education Alliance of Colleges and High Schools) officially started in 1998 with a grant from the National Science Foundation. The vision of Project TEACH has been to provide students interested in teacher education with a seamless pathway to a teaching career and to establish a model for how community colleges, working with their K-12 and university partners, can enhance the recruitment and preparation of future teachers.

Empowering the next generation of innovators and leaders through renewable energy education programs.

Washington Maritime Blue is building the leadership, infrastructure, and global connections to scale an equitable and sustainable Blue Economy that fosters thriving communities and a healthy economy and planet.

Maul Foster & Alongi provides environmental consulting, environmental engineering, planning and community development, GIS analysis, and health & safety.

NASEO is the only national non-profit association for the governor-designated energy officials from each of the 56 states and territories.

The mission of the National Tribal Energy Association is to promote the responsible and sustainable development of tribal fossil fuel resources while ensuring the protection and preservation of our natural environment and the well-being of the communities. Through education, advocacy, and partnerships, NTEA empowers tribes to monetize their resources while maintaining a careful and thoughtful attitude toward environmental, social, and governance factors.

NEDO is a national research and development agency that creates innovation by promoting technological development necessary for realization of a sustainable society. It acts as an innovation accelerator to contribute to the resolution of social issues by developing and demonstrating high-risk innovative technologies having practical application.

The Northwest Seaport Alliance is a port authority based in the Puget Sound region in Washington state. NWSA manages the container, breakbulk, auto, and some bulk terminals in Seattle and Tacoma.

The United States Department of Energy is a cabinet-level department of the United States Government concerned with the United States’ policies regarding energy and safety in handling nuclear material.

The Center of Excellence for Clean Energy is a statewide and regional resource that represents the interests of the energy industry and our labor partners, within the Washington State Community and Technical College system. The Center aims to narrow the gap between employers’ demands for a highly skilled workforce and the colleges’ ability to supply work-ready graduates.

PNW Rural Broadband Alliance is a non-profit building locally owned and operated fast and affordable broadband networks to connect rural communities trapped in the digital divide.

Pacific Ocean Energy Trust (POET) is Committed to the responsible development of marine renewable energy in the Pacific Region.

The Port of Portland is a government administration company that connects people and passengers with the world. They drive economic growth and improve the region’s quality of life.

The Port of Whitman County is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all citizens of Whitman County through industrial real estate development, preservation of multi-modal transportation, facilitation of economic development and provision of on-water recreational opportunities.

Progressive Educational Systems Inc has been providing Canadian Eduational Institutions with quality training solutions since 1992.

Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is a special purpose, regional government agency chartered by state law in 1967 under the Washington Clean Air Act. PSCAA is serving the people of King, Kitsap, Pierce, and Snohomish counties.

SCB is a private, non-profit corporation serving people and businesses since 1982. Whether you are looking for a job, qualified employees, transportation assistance, senior nutrition, health/in-home services or mentoring information; SCB can help.

Government Administration

The Official Website of New York State The official website of the State of New York.

Oregon.gov is the official homepage of the State of Oregon.

Business France is the national agency for the internationalization of the French economy. It is responsible for the international development of companies and their exports, as well as prospecting for and welcoming international investments in France.

As the oldest two-year public college in Washington (founded in 1925), Centralia College has a rich heritage of transfer, workforce and basic skills programs. The college serves Lewis and south Thurston counties and a population over 75,000.

CHARGE is an innovation cluster organization focused on green hydrogen and renewable e-fuels. We bring together stakeholders from government, industry, academia & research, community, and other key organizations to drive sustainable, equitable economic growth.

The City of Tacoma provides Tacoma residents with high quality, innovative, and cost-effective municipal services.

CATF works to safeguard against the impacts of climate change by catalyzing the global development of climate-protecting technologies.

CleanTech Alliance represents over 1,100 member organizations spanning 17 U.S. states and four Canadian provinces. Founded in 2007 by business and cleantech leaders, the Alliance facilitates the generation and growth of cleantech companies and jobs through a variety of educational programs, research, products, and services.

The Cowlitz Indian Tribe is a growing force in the community, offering a variety of health services, human services, cultural resources, natural resources, housing, transportation, and much more.

Duke University is a top-ranked global institution with about 13,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Washington state’s Economic Alliance Snohomish County creates economic growth and opportunities through leadership, collaboration, advocacy and support.

Everett Community College educates more than 20,000 students every year at seven learning centers throughout Snohomish County, with most students and faculty at the main campus in north Everett. EvCC is also the home of the University Center of North Puget Sound, which offers more than 25 bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.

Global Affairs Canada is the department of the Government of Canada that manages Canada’s diplomatic and consular relations, promotes Canadian international trade, and leads Canada’s international development and humanitarian assistance.

The California Energy Commission is leading the state to a 100 percent clean energy future for all. As the state’s primary energy policy and planning agency, the Energy Commission plays a critical role in creating the energy system of the future – one that is clean, is modern, and ensures the fifth largest economy in the world continues to thrive.

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants, and experts working across 140 countries. Founded to be both humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology, and rig…

A national nonprofit, BEF empowers businesses to be in balance with the environment through a full suite of environmental products, educational and community engagement programs, and custom solutions to help partners address their energy challenges.

The Government of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca) is the official website for the provincial government. It provides current news and information to the public.

Washington State University is a public land-grant research university with campuses in Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, Vancouver, and Everett. WSU researchers specialize, particularly, in cryogenic technologies, solid oxide electrolysis, and catalysts in anion exchange electrolysis.

King County Metro is a public transportation agency serving King County, Washington. They provide bus, paratransit, water taxi, and vanpool services across Seattle and King County.