New Roots Institute

The Organization accomplished educational outreach. Through interactive lessons for high school and college students, we inspired critical thinking and facilitated dynamic discussions about the connections between industrial animal agriculture and key issues impacting us all-such as animal welfare, climate change and environmental sustainability, human rights, and personal and public health. Our unique programming was led by passionate educators trained to lead and facilitate challenging conversations with students often encountering these topics for the first time. The Organization also accomplished leadership development. In the Leadership Academy, participants gained tools to build a foundation for structural change within their institutions and communities. Participants had the option to apply to continue in the academic-year fellowship, which ran through the fall and spring terms. In the fellowship, each participant collaborated with New Roots Institute and a partner organization to pursue an individualized campaign, driving change on their campus and in their communities. Fellows received coaching, mentorship, and access to learning and career development opportunities. Alumni continued to receive support from New Roots Institute and remained part of both the Leadership Program and a broader, lifelong alumni network.