Announcing the SOCAP24 Agenda — Going Deeper: Catalyzing Systems Change!

Greening the Future of Education: Leveraging Infrastructure Funding for Sustainable Charter School Financing

Karin Goldmark GreenLink Education

Join us at this innovative session to explore how green infrastructure funding can revolutionize charter school facility financing. Despite positive progress over the past decade, facilities remain one of the greatest obstacles in the startup and sustainability of Charter Schools.

Discover the potential of a leveraged capital model that not only multiplies initial funds (governmental funding and/or philanthropic) but also ensures their perpetual recycling. Learn from industry leaders and pioneers in sustainable finance as they share insights and real-world examples of how integrating environmental sustainability into financial models can lead to more affordable, resilient, and eco-friendly charter school facilities. The session will feature the founder and CEO of Equitable Facilities Fund, a nonprofit, social impact fund who has deployed over $1.2B to high performing charter schools nationally and GreenLink Education a newly created, minority and women-owned public benefit LLC. that helps schools and nonprofits realize their tremendous potential to address climate change and a dedicated school leader who has navigated the challenges and tradeoffs of green facility development projects.

Don’t miss this chance to be at the forefront of merging education, sustainability, and finance for a greener, more equitable future.

Track

Deploying Climate Capital

Format

Panel (3 speakers)

Speakers

  • NameAnand Kesavan
  • TitleFounder and Chief Executive Officer
  • OrganizationEquitable Facilities Fund
  • NameAnthony deGuzman
  • TitleFounder, CEO
  • OrganizationGreenLink Education
  • NameJustin Rydstrom
  • TitleInterim Chief Financial Officer
  • OrganizationE.L. Haynes Public Charter School

Description

Join us at this innovative session to explore how green infrastructure funding can revolutionize charter school facility financing. Despite positive progress over the past decade, facilities remain one of the greatest obstacles in the startup and sustainability of Charter Schools.

Discover the potential of a leveraged capital model that not only multiplies initial funds (governmental funding and/or philanthropic) but also ensures their perpetual recycling. Learn from industry leaders and pioneers in sustainable finance as they share insights and real-world examples of how integrating environmental sustainability into financial models can lead to more affordable, resilient, and eco-friendly charter school facilities. The session will feature the founder and CEO of Equitable Facilities Fund, a nonprofit, social impact fund who has deployed over $1.2B to high performing charter schools nationally and GreenLink Education a newly created, minority and women-owned public benefit LLC. that helps schools and nonprofits realize their tremendous potential to address climate change and a dedicated school leader who has navigated the challenges and tradeoffs of green facility development projects.

Don’t miss this chance to be at the forefront of merging education, sustainability, and finance for a greener, more equitable future.

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