Virtual Rally for Climate Leadership
The following plenary sessions are the publicly available activities of the CC-P® Summit.
December 8, 2021
Opening Remarks & Keynote Speakers (11:00am - 12:00pm)
Insights from national and subnational leaders on workforce development and climate action.
Ben Grumbles — Secretary, Maryland Department of the Environment & Chair, Maryland Commission on Climate Change
Richard Kidd — Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Environment & Energy Resilience), Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Sustainment), U.S. Department of Defense
Additional speakers to be announced shortly
Insights from Peer Professional Societies (12:00pm - 12:55pm)
A discussion on the evolution of credentialed professions, lessons learned and how they face change paradigms.
Abe Eshkenazi — CEO, Association for Supply Chain Management
Chris Morrill — CEO, Government Finance Officers Association
Additional speakers to be announced shortly
Climate Change Professional Wisdom Panel (4:00pm - 5:00pm)
A discussion centered on their career journeys, overcoming obstacles and achieving significant climate action.
Allison Acevedo, CC-P — Director of Environmental Justice, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Adriana Hochberg, CC-P — Acting Director, Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection
Martin Powell — Head of Sustainability & Environmental Initiatives Americas, Siemens Financial Services
Kimberly Long, CC-P — Environmental Performance Improvement Manager, Exelon Corporation
Moderator: Scott Tew — Vice President, Sustainability & Managing Director, Center for Energy Efficiency & Sustainability
December 9, 2021
Bold Visions for Climate Action (11:00am - 11:50am)
Speakers to be announced soon.
Inaugural CC-P® Achievement Awards Presentation & Remarks (11:50am - 12:30pm)
Hear from award winners in the categories of significant climate contribution,
JEDI, professional resilience, innovation and leadership.
Building an Army of Climate Leaders (3:00pm - 4:00pm)
Insights from policy and organizational leaders building workforce capacity through policy and performance expectations.
Patrick McDonnell — Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Robert Kolasky — Assistant Director, DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, National Risk Management Center, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Nick Xenos — Executive Director, Centre for Greening Government, Treasury Board Secretariat of Canada
Additional speakers to be announced shortly
Advancing the CC-P® and the Climate Change Field of Practice (4:00pm - 5:00pm)
A panel discussion summarizing key outcomes from the discussions on advocacy, calls to action, equity and elevating the value and recognition of our field of practice.
Gavin Dillingham, CC-P — Director, Clean Energy Policy, Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC)
Martin Powell — Head of Sustainability & Environmental Initiatives Americas, Siemens Financial Services
Astrid Caldas, CC-P — Senior Climate Scientist, Union of Concerned Scientists
Alicia Betancourt, CC-P — IFAS Monroe County Extension Director, University of Florida
Annina Northridge, CC-P — Climate Policy Planner, Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
Moderator: Wendy Howard, CC-P — Executive Director, One Montgomery Green
Virtual Reception (5:00pm - 5:45pm)
Join networking discussions hosted by CC-P® professionals.
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Full CC-P® Schedule at a Glance
The following is an abridged agenda for the Summit that includes public and reserved sessions. Download the full agenda for details and speakers of breakout activities.
December 8, 2021
Opening Remarks & Keynote Speakers (11:00am - 12:00pm)
Insights from national and subnational leaders on workforce development and climate action.
Insights from Peer Professional Societies (12:00pm - 12:55pm)
A discussion on the evolution of credentialed professions, lessons learned and how they face change paradigms.
Speed Networking (1:00pm - 1:20pm)
Breakout Track Session Kickoff (1:30pm - 2:25pm)
Advocacy Track
Featuring American Planning Association (APA), National Association of City & County Health Officials (NACCHO) and Colorado Communities for Climate Action (CC4CA)Calls to Action
Featuring Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) and Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance (REBA)Equity
Featuring PA Department of Environmental Protection and American Society for Public Administration (ASPA)CC-P® Value
Featuring Project Management Institute (PMI) and U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
Facilitated Group Discussion #1 (2:30pm - 3:25pm)
Advocacy
Establishing governance, process, consensus and boundaries for future ACCO advocacy activities.Calls to Action
Developing consensus priorities, target audiences and a governance process for when we issue calls to action.Equity
How can ACCO and the community of CC-P professionals create leadership opportunities, diversify the field of practice, and drive greater inclusion.CC-P® Value
Establishing governance for ethics issues, criteria review, and future credentialing.
Structured Networking Sessions (3:30pm - 3:55pm)
Developing & Implementing a Climate Action Plan
Role of CC-P in Nonprofits
Funding Climate Initiatives
Educating & Engaging on Climate Change
Climate Change Professional Wisdom Panel (4:00pm - 5:00pm)
A discussion centered on their career journeys, overcoming obstacles and achieving significant climate action.
December 9, 2021
Bold Visions for Climate Action (11:00am - 11:50am)
Speakers to be announced soon.
Inaugural CC-P® Achievement Awards Presentation & Remarks (11:50am - 12:30pm)
Hear from award winners in the categories of significant climate contribution,
JEDI, professional resilience, innovation and leadership.
Flash Presentations from the CC-P® Community (12:40pm - 1:20pm)
“I have an idea, what if we …”
“I am most proud of this accomplishment …”
“Can you help me problem solve this issue?”
“I wish I had known before I started working on …”
Facilitated Group Discussion #1 (1:30pm - 2:25pm)
Advocacy
Developing tools and resources to help CC-P professionals represent our field and conduct advocacy in their organizations and communities.Calls to Action
What research and resources can we produce to support our calls to action. Who can we partner with to deliver?Equity
Integrating equity into CC-P curriculum and credential requirements.CC-P® Value
Standardizing practice, elevating our capabilities, and researching the state of practice.
Speed Networking (2:30pm - 2:50pm)
Building an Army of Climate Leaders (3:00pm - 4:00pm)
Insights from policy and organizational leaders building workforce capacity through policy and performance expectations.
Patrick McDonnell — Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Robert Kolasky — Assistant Director, DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, National Risk Management Center, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Nick Xenos — Executive Director, Centre for Greening Government, Treasury Board Secretariat of Canada
Additional speakers to be announced shortly
Advancing the CC-P® and the Climate Change Field of Practice (4:00pm - 5:00pm)
A panel discussion summarizing key outcomes from the discussions on advocacy, calls to action, equity and elevating the value and recognition of our field of practice.
Gavin Dillingham, CC-P — Director, Clean Energy Policy, Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC)
Martin Powell — Head of Sustainability & Environmental Initiatives Americas, Siemens Financial Services
Astrid Caldas, CC-P — Senior Climate Scientist, Union of Concerned Scientists
Alicia Betancourt, CC-P — IFAS Monroe County Extension Director, University of Florida
Annina Northridge, CC-P — Climate Policy Planner, Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
Moderator: Wendy Howard, CC-P — Executive Director, One Montgomery Green
Virtual Reception (5:00pm - 5:45pm)
Join networking discussions hosted by CC-P® professionals.