Josh Stanbro 🇺🇦
About Josh Stanbro 🇺🇦
Josh Stanbro serves as the Deputy Director of the Policy Lab at Elemental Excelerator in Washington, D.C. He has a diverse background in environmental policy and law, having held various leadership roles in organizations focused on land conservation and community resilience in Hawaii.
Work at Elemental Excelerator
Josh Stanbro currently serves as the Deputy Director of the Policy Lab at Elemental Excelerator, a role he has held since 2022. In this position, he focuses on developing and implementing policies that support sustainable energy and climate initiatives. Prior to this role, he worked as a Policy Fellow at Elemental Excelerator in 2022, where he contributed to various projects aimed at enhancing environmental resilience.
Education and Expertise
Josh Stanbro earned a Bachelor's degree in History and Literature from Claremont McKenna College, where he studied from 1990 to 1994. He furthered his education at the University of California, Berkeley - School of Law, obtaining a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from 1998 to 2001. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in policy development and environmental sustainability.
Background
Josh Stanbro has a diverse professional background in environmental policy and community engagement. He grew up on an apple farm in northern California, which may have influenced his commitment to sustainability. His career includes significant roles at The Trust for Public Land, where he served as Hawai'i Project Manager, and at the City and County of Honolulu, where he held positions such as Chief Resilience Officer and Policy Director.
Achievements
During his tenure at The Trust for Public Land, Josh Stanbro worked with local communities to protect over 25,000 acres of land and secured more than $200 million in conservation funding. He also directed the first Resilience Strategy and Climate Action Plan for the City and County of Honolulu. His efforts contributed to improving Honolulu's ranking in energy efficiency from 49th to 24th in a national report.
Community Initiatives
Josh Stanbro founded and led the Hawaiʻi Fresh Water Initiative and the Hawaiʻi Environmental Funders Group at the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation. These initiatives focus on promoting sustainable water management and fostering collaboration among environmental funders in Hawaii. His commitment to community engagement is evident in his work with local stakeholders to address environmental challenges.