After 17 years of service, Becca Prager has stepped down from the Ecology Center Board of Directors. In the last five years, she filled the role of Board President. In her place, veteran Board member, Peter Schultze-Allen has stepped in as Interim Board President. He has served on the Ecology Center’s Board of Directors since 2020 and its Zero Waste Advisory Committee since 2017.
During Becca’s tenure at the Ecology Center, she supported the Ecology Center as it navigated several challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic. She helped keep us aligned with our values and mission as we experienced the growth of the food and farming programs across California and the restructuring of our programs to evolve with the changing times.
In the words of Martin Bourque, Ecology Center’s Executive Director, “Over the many years, Becca always showed up for the organization in key ways with warmth, humor, and humility. As Board President, she played a critical role in advancing the Ecology Center through the adversity of the pandemic and positioning the organization on solid footing for the future. I loved working with her and will miss her guidance, support, spirit, and leadership.”
We are deeply grateful for Becca’s leadership and keen insights. She was an accessible and welcoming representative of the organization to staff, donors, and community members. Her enthusiasm for the Ecology Center and its mission won over many hearts and minds in our community. She will be remembered as a stabilizing and enthusiastic leader who put in countless hours over the years to help this organization thrive.
Becca shared with us these parting words, “I deeply believe in the mission of the Ecology Center: ‘to inspire and build a sustainable, healthy, and just future for the East Bay, California, and beyond.’ What has ‘filled my cup’ and continues to inspire me are the incredibly dedicated, hardworking, innovative, and thoughtful EC staff, leaders, board members, and community members who have contributed to this mission over the 17 years I have served with the EC. I am grateful and will always be a strong supporter of the Ecology Center!”
Photos clockwise from upper left: Becca Prager (BP) at Ecology Center (EC) 2023 members meeting, BP at 2019 EC Friendraiser, BP at 2024 EC Giving Tuesday Fundraiser, and BP at 2022 staff retreat.
The Ecology Center has been so fortunate to have Becca Pager with them for soooo many years! Her contributions are many. Her experience prolific and her energy and spirit inspiring!
Best to you in your next endeavors!