(speaking via recorded video) Appointed by President Obama as the EPA Administrator, Lisa P. Jackson leads a staff of 18,000 professionals dedicated to protecting the public health and environment of our country. She was confirmed by the Senate on January 23, 2009 and is the first African American to serve in this executive branch position. Jackson is well-known for her advocacy for reducing greenhouse gases and ensuring that underserved communities receive fair environmental protection under the law. Since coming to Washington, Jackson has made it her top priorities to combat global warming, create green jobs and protect America's air and water. Learn more »

Harriet Tregoning,  Director of the DC Office of Planning is a veteran smart-growth urban planner. Prior to serving residents of the District, she was the executive director of the Smart Growth Leadership Institute and has served in leadership roles for the State of Maryland and the EPA. Tregoning has utilized her understanding of design, transportation, energy and development to help curb global warming pollution and make the District more sustainable. She also oversees DC's Green Collar Jobs Initiative. Learn more

Kid Goat's music takes you on a journey through blues, country and rock-n-roll to a place that is pure Americana, complete with brutal honesty, familiar stories and social conscience. Whether it is the tension of edgy rock and roll, the longing and sadness of a country number or the humor in just a damn clever tune, Kid Goat is songs that feel like home played by musicians who feel at home.

Parlor Blues Band plays acoustic jazz and blues with drums, bass, guitar, sax. Tony Phillips, the band's founder plays several instruments as well as sings, writes, arranges, program sequences, produces tracks and performs live.

CarbonfreeDC has a number of sponsorship packages and recognition methods for you to choose from. If you are interested in contributing your products or services to the event, please contact Tiffany de Lisio at tiffany.delisio@gmail.com.

6:30 Gala begins

6:40 Tony Phillips performs

7:40 Introduction by Rhys Gerholdt, Executive Director, CarbonfreeDC

7:45 Harriet Tregoning, Director, DC Office of Planning
 
7:55 Participants speak about the Extreme Green Neighborhood Makeover 

8:05-8:45 Speaker presentations, followed by questions: 

• Lou Leonard, Director, U.S. Policy for International Climate Affairs, World Wildlife Fund
• Lisa Jackson, Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency

9:45 Kid Goat performs

10:45 Raffle winners announced

11:00 Gala concludes

The Extreme Green Gala is your opportunity to "glam it up" and celebrate the success of the Extreme Green Neighborhood Makeover and everything DC is doing to go green. Formal attire isn't necessary... as long as you feel 'dressed up to the 9's' and ready for a great night out, you will be fine! We recommend you wear layers, as the venue is an outdoor and indoor space. There will be heating lamps, but it is always best to be prepared.

There is a good amount of available street parking near The Mott House -- just be sure to check the posted signs. If necessary, you could park at the Union Station parking lot, which is about 4 blocks away.

The following individuals serve on the Extreme Green Gala Host Committee:
Erin Alexander, Onile Designs 
Matt Banks, World Wildlife Fund
Sacha Cohen, grassfed media
Cat Lazaroff, Defenders of Wildlife
Tiffany de Lisio, Long & Foster
Sander Dolder, Ernest & Young
Jim Epstein, DC Greenworks
Jotaka Eady, NAACP
Brandon Fuller, CityRenewed.com
Rhys Gerholdt, CarbonfreeDC
Jessica Gillman, Center for Clean Air Policy
Richard Graves, FiredUp Media
Russell Klein, DC Recycling Educator
Larry Martin, Sierra Club, DC Chapter
Anca Novacovici, Eco-Coach
Nia Roberston, EJCC
Monika Thiele, DC Green Connection
Thom Wallace, Eco-Fusion

Special Thanks to:
Pamela White
Robert Talmadge