National Association of Environmental Professionals
Interviewee: Paul Looney, Immediate Past President
Q:Tell me about the objectives and mission of your organization
A: "Our mission is to be the interdisciplinary organization dedicated to developing the highest standards of ethics and proficiency in the environmental professions." We aim to be the source that people go to for answers about the environment. We strive for ethics and proficiency. People from all sides of environmental professions should be able to serve or seek us. We promote decision making that considers the environment and social responsibility, as well as promote environmental professions.
Q: What is your role in meeting those objectives? (Describe your position)
A: I am the immediate past President of the Executive Committee. That role consisted of making decisions on how the organization will operate. I also worked with the business side of the organization to ensure that it meets the mission. The second position, which I have held for the past 12 years, is serving on the Board of Directors. I help make decisions on issues brought to the the Executive Committee and other permanent committees, such as the Council on Environmental Policy.
Q: In what ways does the organization participate in corporate social responsibility?
A: Members help the corporation's employers by leading projects. These projects are typically headed by the state chapters. An example is Project Green Shore, which planted shoreline grasses to prevent erosion.
Q: Does the organization work with youth or outreach? If yes, in what ways and what kind of feedback do you receive?
A: There are scholarship programs, such as the Jim Roberts Scholarship on Ethics. Students come to an annual conference to get exposure to environmental professions.
Q: How does the organization utilize social media?
A: We use LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter during conferences to make announcements. There are webinars held monthly by NAEP, the Vermont Law School, and American Public University directed toward students and professionals.
Q: Are there future plans for expansion or new projects? If yes, how so.
A: NAEP is going to expand using webinars on environmental issues such as fracking and other hot topics to gain the attention of practitioners. We expect to increase membership and adjust our strategic plans beginning in January 2015.
Q: Where does the bulk of your funding come from?
A: Our funding comes from membership fees, annual conferences, and webinars.
Q: What major events, symposiums, and/or conferences does the organization host or sponsor?
A: NAEP hosts an annual conference which sometimes includes a symposium. State chapters tend to host their own smaller conferences and symposiums.
Q: How does the organization advertise and market these events? Which methods seem most effective?
A: The most effective forms of communication are LinkedIn, Facebook, email, and newsletters to members. There will be new ways to market in the strategic plan of 2015.
Interviewee: Paul Looney, Immediate Past President
Q:Tell me about the objectives and mission of your organization
A: "Our mission is to be the interdisciplinary organization dedicated to developing the highest standards of ethics and proficiency in the environmental professions." We aim to be the source that people go to for answers about the environment. We strive for ethics and proficiency. People from all sides of environmental professions should be able to serve or seek us. We promote decision making that considers the environment and social responsibility, as well as promote environmental professions.
Q: What is your role in meeting those objectives? (Describe your position)
A: I am the immediate past President of the Executive Committee. That role consisted of making decisions on how the organization will operate. I also worked with the business side of the organization to ensure that it meets the mission. The second position, which I have held for the past 12 years, is serving on the Board of Directors. I help make decisions on issues brought to the the Executive Committee and other permanent committees, such as the Council on Environmental Policy.
Q: In what ways does the organization participate in corporate social responsibility?
A: Members help the corporation's employers by leading projects. These projects are typically headed by the state chapters. An example is Project Green Shore, which planted shoreline grasses to prevent erosion.
Q: Does the organization work with youth or outreach? If yes, in what ways and what kind of feedback do you receive?
A: There are scholarship programs, such as the Jim Roberts Scholarship on Ethics. Students come to an annual conference to get exposure to environmental professions.
Q: How does the organization utilize social media?
A: We use LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter during conferences to make announcements. There are webinars held monthly by NAEP, the Vermont Law School, and American Public University directed toward students and professionals.
Q: Are there future plans for expansion or new projects? If yes, how so.
A: NAEP is going to expand using webinars on environmental issues such as fracking and other hot topics to gain the attention of practitioners. We expect to increase membership and adjust our strategic plans beginning in January 2015.
Q: Where does the bulk of your funding come from?
A: Our funding comes from membership fees, annual conferences, and webinars.
Q: What major events, symposiums, and/or conferences does the organization host or sponsor?
A: NAEP hosts an annual conference which sometimes includes a symposium. State chapters tend to host their own smaller conferences and symposiums.
Q: How does the organization advertise and market these events? Which methods seem most effective?
A: The most effective forms of communication are LinkedIn, Facebook, email, and newsletters to members. There will be new ways to market in the strategic plan of 2015.