‘Powerful work’: The Sierra Fund poised to continue holistic legacy of former CEO
As Elizabeth “Izzy” Martin retires after 19 years as CEO of The Sierra Fund, the foothills celebrate the legacy and lament the loss of one of their greatest advocates. The fund is a nonprofit dedicated to restoring the ecosystem and building community resiliency in the Sierra Nevada. In a year marred for many by financial strain, the nonprofit is in a strong and stable position to transition to new leadership, Martin explained, which is part of the reason she’s leaving. Martin said her career and mission have evolved with society’s understanding and appreciation for environmental issues since she began her vocation as an advocate on the very first Earth Day celebration in the San Francisco Bay area in 1970.