About Planning Ahead
We are a nonprofit organization advancing climate resilience through community-centered education, disaster preparedness, and adaptation planning grounded in environmental justice.
Our Work
What We Offer
At Planning Ahead, we are focused on delivering impactful solutions to address the challenges posed by climate change. Our services include disaster relief training, curriculum development, and support as Adaptation Practitioners. We work closely with communities, organizations, and local authorities to develop and implement strategies for climate resilience and adaptation. Our approach is rooted in equity, practicality, and community engagement, ensuring that our efforts make a lasting and positive impact.
Preparedness + Adaptation
We uniquely bridge emergency management and climate planning, addressing immediate needs and long-term resilience.
Equity-Centered
Environmental justice isn't an add-on, it's our core framework. We design with and for communities most impacted by climate change.
Practical Action
Hands-on training, accessible tools, and implementation support—not just planning documents.
Leadership & Goverance
Planning Ahead is led by a dedicated team of staff and board members who bring deep experience in community engagement, environmental education, climate resilience, and nonprofit leadership.
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Our leadership reflects the communities we serve and is grounded in lived experience, professional expertise, and a shared commitment to equity, environmental justice, and meaningful engagement. Together, we steward the organization’s mission, guide strategy, and ensure our work remains community-centered, accountable, and impact-driven.
