Our Team

  • Lisa Whelan

    Curriculum Director

    Lisa Whelan is an accomplished educator with over 20 years of experience across public, charter, and private school systems. Her dedication to environmental education, coupled with her deep understanding of the evolving needs of teachers and students makes her a great choice for Curriculum Director at the Future Climate Collective.

    Lisa has consistently identified and addressed gaps in educational practices, including the pressing need for adaptive and up-to-date curriculum materials. Her expertise in designing impactful, standards-aligned content ensures that FCC’s curriculum will not only engage students but also empower educators to confidently teach climate science and resilience strategies. Lisa’s leadership and vision will be instrumental in creating a transformative learning experience that equips the next generation to thrive in a climate-impacted world.

  • Dominique Johnson

    Board Member

    Dominique Johnson brings a wealth of experience in decarbonization and climate risk and resilience to Future Climate Collective.

    Dominique currently serves as Senior Corporate Counsel for ESG Compliance at Salesforce and was the first ESG Counsel at Nike. Dominique's expertise in counseling businesses on decarbonization, sustainability, climate risk and resilience, coupled with her passion for climate literacy, positions her to lead FCC. Inspired by her twin boys, her vision is to create a generation of informed leaders who are prepared to tackle the challenges posed by a changing climate.

  • Linda Alepin

    Board Member

    Linda Alepin is a trailblazer in both the tech industry and community engagement. As the first female Vice President at Amdahl, she broke barriers and set a precedent for women in leadership roles within the technology sector. She founded Pebblesoft Learning and raised $5 million to launch its first product.  Linda also founded the Global Women's Leadership Network, an initiative aimed at empowering women leaders across the globe. She was an Executive Professor at Santa Clara University’s Leavey School of Business for over a decade.