Arthur is a lawyer and currently develops commercial, industrial and community solar power projects across the Northeast. Prior to that, he served as a 2nd Vice President in the insurance industry and as corporate counsel where he led teams responsible for remediating hundreds of pollution sites throughout the United States. Art has served as a member of the CT Chapter Sierra Club Legislative Committee for the past two years and currently serves as Chair. As a renewable energy professional and legislative activist, Art has lobbied the Connecticut Legislature, submitted expert testimony on behalf of the Chapter, and has given presentations to industry groups on the need to improve the collaborative relationship between industry and environmentalists. He seeks to apply his skills earned through his MBA and Masters Degree in Sustainability and Environmental Management to enhance the effectiveness of the Sierra Club's initiatives. Art's knowledge and background will contribute significantly to the Chapter's brain trust.

I joined the Connecticut Sierra Club Communications Committee in 2017. Since then, I primarily work on communications for the Chapter, including the website, social media and the newsletter, and have also been involved in database development. I support the work of the Chapter Director by helping with social media and other tasks. I feel working on the website provides the best opportunity for my skills and talents to benefit the Chapter. I'm a millennial, a digital native, and am deeply committed to the Sierra Club mission. I'm very eager to return to the ExCom this coming year and to continue my role of CCL Delegate! When not working for the Sierra Club, I work full time as a Registered Nurse. In my free time I enjoy the outdoors by biking and hiking.

A Stamford resident, Jasmine Peele is a Community Organizer for Environmental Justice at the Connecticut Citizen Action Group, based in Hartford, CT. She is a 2020 graduate in Urban and Community Studies B.A at the University of Connecticut. Jasmine became interested in community studies through lived experiences as a Black woman. She is a firm believer in the notion that urban spaces function better when they are intentionally designed with all people in mind. Her interests also include food sovereignty and environmental sustainability.

Adam Wood recently served on Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont’s transition committee. He has worked in the past as Chief of Staff of the New York State Thruway Authority (overseeing the country’s largest public infrastructure project – construction of the new Tappan Zee “Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge”) and of the City of Bridgeport. He has also worked as Director of the State Democratic Party, State Senate spokesman and senior advisor, strategist and campaign manager for numerous statewide campaigns including Governor Ned Lamont and nationally targeted congressional candidates. 

Adam has a passion for the environment and clean, renewable energy. He has been a Sierra Club member and supporter for many years and also serves on the board of the League of Conservation Voters. He has over 20 years of experience in conducting successful media advocacy campaigns working for clients such as the Pew Charitable Trusts, TESLA and Anbaric Wind.  

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He received his Bachelor of Art’s Degree from Haverford College and an MBA from the State University of New York at Albany.

Backcountry camping devotee turned environmentalist, John meshes a passion for data with the outdoors. He discovered the Sierra Club in 2020 after driving after wedge between himself and most of his friends and family over sustained discussion of environmental inadequacy. What John lacks in experience he makes up for in his fervent and detail oriented nature.

Since finding his family, John has been involved in various initiatives such as air quality research while supporting core IT tenets of the club through the Communications team. He intends to expand out into the strategic side of the club by getting involved in the CT Executive Committee. When he’s not out hugging trees, John can be found throughout Hartford country driving the speed limit on his growing collection of electric PEVs.