Blythe Coleman-Mumford

Sustianable Justice Scholars Project Manager 

Blythe is a passionate relationship weaver and strategist. She brings an intentionally intersectional lens to the justice and equity-driven work she does, in order to catalyze compassionate, collaborative relationships, and initiatives. She has expertise in developing partnerships and understanding nuanced dynamics in multicultural, multiracial, and intergenerational leadership, as well as leadership amongst people of varying sexualities and gender expressions. Blythe’s work in the southeast and Atlantic coast regions has focused on key issues including food justice, climate action and resilience planning, energy systems, power building, and just transition advocacy.  Her relationships and grounding in these issues were cultivated working for organizations such as Sevananda Natural Foods CO-OP, The U.S. Climate Action Network, Partnership for Southern Equity, Second Nature, and The Black Climate Alignment Network. She’s founded a number of partnerships and networks including the Intersectional Climate Action Leaders Working Group, a think tank for BIPOC people within and connected to HBCU, MSI, and Tribal Colleges. She’s also a inaugural member of the United Negro College Fund's Climate Action Advisory Board. Blythe also serves on the board of directors for Girl Plus Environment, and Slow Food Atlanta. She’s passionate about holistic health and wellness, nutrition, and being a gym girlie!