Genea Foster is Groundwork USA’s Director of Climate Resilience and Land Use. In this role, Genea is responsible for leading the Climate Safe Neighborhoods program and building the capacity of Groundwork Trusts to envision and implement local climate resilience projects that build community power to drive systemic change. Genea was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York and their Afro-Caribbean ancestry has shaped their deep commitment to environmental and social justice. Genea has over 10 years of experience working with youth, communities of color, and municipalities toward climate resilience, health equity, and food sovereignty through urban planning, community organizing, and popular education.