WHO WE ARE

About CLEAR

In the face of local and global challenges like climate change, economic instability, dwindling natural resources, and expanding food insecurity, we offer an uplifting solution: instead of focusing on problems, we are inspired to realize potential. We believe that human beings have the potential to be positive and contributive members of the world.

CLEAR helps business leaders to reshape how they do business, sustainability professionals to rethink sustainability, and college students to prepare for both. Our vision is that the future is better than sustainable – that it is healthy and thriving. It’s about celebrating and realizing the unique potential of people, communities, and all living systems. It’s about creating healthy, resilient, and contributive businesses, projects, communities, and people.

We equip change makers with the guidance and resources they need to facilitate powerful, transformative change.

Jim Newman

Board Chair
LENSES Faculty

Founder and Principal of Linnean Solutions

Josie Plaut

Executive Director
LENSES Faculty

Associate Director, Institute for the Built Environment

Max Zahniser

Board Vice Chair
LENSES Faculty

Founder and CEO, Praxis|Building Solutions

Brian Dunbar

Board Secretary, LENSES Faculty

Executive Director, Institute for the Built Environment

Ted W. Rollins

Board Treasurer

Co-Chairman and Founding Principal of Valeo Groupe

Jamie Dwyer

Board Member

Biologist & Design Strategist, Biomimicry 3.8

John Zwolinski

Board Member

Principal, ZWO Branding & Marketing

Jodi Lane

LENSES Faculty

Founder, ScribesForwarding

We are a small family of self-starters and do-gooders at CLEAR. While positions don’t come up often, we have a regular need for marketing and communication skills. We post position openings a couple of time a year. And we’re always looking for talented individuals to join us. Feel free to get in touch anytime if you’re interested in working with us.