Climate Resilience Community Facilitation Fellowship
The Climate Resilience Community Facilitation Fellowship aims to increase the number of skilled, community-based facilitators in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, capable of supporting climate resilience projects that contribute to workforce development and economic growth in local communities.
Meet the Our Fellowship Partners
Habitus Cooperative is pleased to introduce you to the amazing team behind the 2025 / 2026 Fellowship.
More About the Fellowship
Our program equips both community members and state and municipal staff with essential skills in collaborative decision-making, conflict resolution, meeting design, and facilitation. Participants also receive critical training in climate resilience and anti-racism practices. Over the course of the fellowship, cohort members complete 120 hours of training, earn a mediation certificate, receive ten hours of personalized coaching, and build important relationships with local planners and community members intending to employ individuals in climate resilience efforts.
Our program is open to community organizers, local and state employees, and leaders of community-based organizations interested in facilitating community engagement and collaborative decision-making within their climate-impacted community or municipality. This fellowship is co-designed and run by Habitus Cooperative and StarLuna Consulting and made possible by funding from the Barr Foundation.
Meet the 2025-2026 Fellows
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Abby
Ferla
Farmer and Organizer
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Aura
Lindo
Behavioral Health Coach
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Caroline
Lemoine
Deputy Director of Environmental Justice for External Affairs
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Courteny
Morehouse
Regional Environmental Planner
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Elder
González Trejo
Grant Management Specialist
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Esmeralda
Bisono
Community Engagement and Policy Manager
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Gina
Cruz Taveras
Facilitator and Coach
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Marissa
Robertson
Deputy Director of the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Program
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Markeljana
Mesi
Educator and Global Development Professional
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Michelle
Dedischew
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Rebecca
Arellano
Green Jobs Specialist
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Syenna
Mashmasarmi
Environmental Justice Liaison
Past Fellows Working In The Field
We’re excited to have many fellows working in the conflict resolution field – including on our team! Below are some examples of our fellows’ work in the field and advice from them for conflict resolution practitioners.