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Tobias A. Fox

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Tobias A. Fox

Managing Director

Newark Science & Sustainability

Biography

Tobias Fox is the Founder and Managing Director of the community-driven, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Newark Science and Sustainability, Inc. Aside from being a writer and having ten years of independent publishing experience, Fox is a Professional Organizer, Urban Farmer, Photographer, and Coordinator of an annual Sustainable Living Empowerment Conference. He conducts various community events, presentations, and workshops on sustainable living practices and has assisted numerous urban farmers and gardeners with the cultivation of their agricultural space. Fox has earned many accolades for his work, including:

  1. In part of Newark’s 350th anniversary, selected by peers for outstanding contributions to the Newark community to be part of the 100 People of Newark. This Newark Project, a series of 100 photographs and on-camera interviews with Newarkers, was produced by the 100 People Foundation in partnership with PSE&G Foundation.
  2. In 2016, Community Service Award presented by the Northeast Earth Coalition.
  3. In 2014, awarded the Newark NAACP Environmental Justice Honoree.
  4. In 2013, presented in TEDxBroadStreet, an independently organized TED event fueled by the theme “Reach, Rise, and Revive,” that took place at the Rutgers Business School in Newark, NJ. TEDxBroadStreet is Newark, NJ’s first citywide TEDx event developed in collaboration with Newark residents.
  5. In 2012, awarded an Exemplary Service Recognition by the Greater Newark Conservancy for Community Organizing.

Rutgers Climate Bridge Panel 7: Vision for People

Abstract

Did you know?…
According to the EPA “urban residents face disproportionate exposure to cumulative risks, lack of open and green space, inadequate access to transportation, as well as high rates of asthma and childhood lead poisoning.”
This presentation will take a closer look at:

  1. Reshaping our food system, while gaining control of our health and environment
  2. Green community development initiatives
  3. Creating more resilient ecosystems by working in collaboration
  4. Taking the next steps to making a difference in your local community