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Laura Fernandez

May 10, 2022

Laura is a Latina immigrant from Colombia, passionate about grassroots work to support communities and the environment. She manages Prize winner outreach through grantmaking and networking, and coordinates security for Prize winners. Laura has worked internationally and brings extensive climate and environmental nonprofit experience in philanthropy and civil society advocacy spaces. Prior to joining the Prize, Laura was a program officer at the Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment, where she helped facilitate millions of dollars in grants for water protection, community stewardship, and environmental justice across California and the Pacific Northwest. Laura holds two bachelor’s degrees, in Geography and International Relations, and did graduate studies in international development and sustainability at the Graduate Institute in Geneva, Switzerland. She joined the Prize in 2022.

Recent Posts

Introducing the 2025 Goldman Environmental Prize Winners


April 21, 2025

Meet the 2025 Goldman Environmental Prize winners! These grassroots heroes prove that when ordinary people take action, they have the power to turn apathy into positive change for the environment. When it comes to protecting our planet, Goldman Prize winners know that the doing makes the difference. Tune into the San Francisco award ceremony tonight,…

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Three Earth Week Events with the Goldman Environmental Prize


April 9, 2025

It’s Earth Month at the Goldman Environmental Prize!  As we count down to Earth Day and the 2025 Goldman Prize winner announcement, we are excited to share three opportunities to connect with our global community of environmental movers and shakers. We have so much to learn from these phenomenal leaders, who show us how to…

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Marina Silva: Environmental Activist, Politician, Global Changemaker


March 3, 2025

Brazil’s ongoing fight against deforestation wouldn’t be possible, let alone successful, without the dedication and ingenuity of environmental activist and elected official Marina Silva (Brazil, 1996). Currently serving as Brazil’s Minister of the Environment and Climate Change for her second term, Marina plays a critical role in the global effort to reverse climate change.   It’s…

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