Next Generation
Empowering young people to work for peace and our environment
1363 Lincoln Ave. Suite 5 San Rafael, CA 94901 415-459.NEXT(6398) FAX: 415-785-3173 info (at) gonextgeneration.org

Roni Krouzman founded Next Generation in October of 2002 to help young people understand the proposed war on Iraq and take action for peace. Since then, numerous institutions and individuals have helped Next Generation grow into one of the leading youth organizations in Marin County, serving 5,000 young people ever year, primarily through our ground-breaking Green Schools Program.

Next Generation is currently undergoing an exciting strategic planning process that will help us continue to flourish and determine our direction for years to come. We believe strongly that young people can make a profound difference. Next Generation provides Marin County youth with the resources, support and opportunities they need to make a difference.

Staff
The Next Generation staff is composed of the following dedicated individuals:

Paul Raia, Executive Director
Paul Raia is responsible for leading the Next Generation team, as well as managing the organization’s day to day fundraising, programmatic and administrative tasks. Paul also works with the Board and staff to set the long-term direction of the organization. He has 8 years of experience as an Executive Director and 15 years of experience in youth-based environmental education.

Rebecca Mullaney, Program Director
Rebecca Mullaney runs the Next Generation Green Schools Program. An environmental educator with 6 years experience in the field, Rebecca sets program objectives, manages staff, develops new programs, promotes the program and implements activities with our middle school and elementary sites. She also supports numerous organizational management and development priorities.

Nora Kramer, Teen Programs Coordinator
Nora Kramer develops and implements our environmental programs for middle and high school students. A former Next Generation intern, Nora has 8 years experience running environmental campaigns and educating youth for sustainability. Nora is well-versed in numerous sustainability issues, and holds a special passion for campaigns promoting animal welfare and healthy food.

Marijanna Shurtz, Administrative and Program Associate
Marijanna Shurtz is responsible for a variety of administrative tasks, including office management and bookkeeping. A former Next Generation student leader, Marijanna also supports program development, helps plan our events and runs activities at one of our Green Schools Program sites, Laurel Dell elementary school in San Rafael.

Board of Directors
The Next Generation Board of Directors is comprised of the following fabulous individuals:

Ellen Donald (President)
Ann Brown (Vice President)
Pat Palmer (Treasurer)
Margaret Rosano (Secretary)
Deborah Bry (on leave)
Nancy Metzger (on leave)
Rebecca Mullaney
Max Perrey
Paul Raia
John Shurtz
William Simms

Founder

Roni Krouzman founded Next Generation in the fall of 2002, and is working with Next Generation through mid November of 2008 to ensure an effective leadership transition to a new Executive Director. Roni has 12 years of organizing experience, and eight years of experience as a non-profit director. He has planned and engaged in numerous grassroots campaigns, directed two non-profit organizations, generated media coverage by dozens of local, regional and national media, and spoken to thousands of youth and community activists at events nationwide. To learn more about Roni’s reasons for leaving the organization, read his letter to the community.