Jill Leaness
Amplifying local expertise to create equitable, innovative impact. Program Development & Social Impact Expert | Relationship Building Climate Change | Grantmaking Strategy | Nonprofit Leadership
- Role
- Climatebase Fellow at Climatebase
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jill Leaness
Strategic and creative program leader passionate about designing high-impact climate…
Experience
Climatebase Fellow
Sep 2025 — Present
Participating in Cohort 8 of the Climatebase Fellowship, the climate career accelerator for mission-driven professionals. The Climatebase Fellowship combines a 12-week industry-oriented educational program and ongoing community membership throughout the year. Each cohort hosts over 100 expert guest speakers, career support, project-based work, and a supportive network of highly talented peers, optimists, doers, creators, visionaries, disruptors, and explorers from a wide range of backgrounds and organizations
Education
Mercyhurst University
Forensic Science
UC San Diego Extended Studies
Certificate , Behavior Change and Sustainability
2018 — 2019
University of Idaho
Master of Science (M.S.), Environmental Science
2014 — 2016
Stockton University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Environmental Science
2009 — 2011
Skills
- Research
- Community Outreach
- Event Planning
- Climate Change
- Sustainability
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Education
- Public Speaking
- Environmental Awareness
- Volunteering
- Powerpoint
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