Robert & Patricia Switzer Foundation

Switzer Fellows work to solve today’s most pressing environmental challenges.

Nigel Golden walks with one of his students to a field site on the tundra.

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Golden leads Climate Justice Committee to sow the seeds for institutional change

Nigel Golden received a 2024 Switzer Leadership Grant to support his position as Climate Justice Specialist at the Woodwell Climate Research Center. He reflects on the role’s progress so far, likening it to “watching an ecosystem evolve over time.”

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The Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation identifies and nurtures environmental leaders to create positive environmental change.

Meet Our Fellows

Switzer Fellows work to solve today’s environmental challenges in diverse fields such as science, policy, justice, health, environmental education, advocacy, planning, business, law, and more.

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Olivia Walton stands with a group of students in a bird watching blind.

Walton returns to native St. Croix to support environmental changemakers

Leadership Grant

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Resilient Roots: Youth Climate Justice Leadership