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With her signature red hair, radiant smile, and warmhearted charm, Camille Licate 鈥�96 naturally connects with children. It鈥檚 no surprise that when this 老司机福利社 University Distinguished Alumna founded 鈥淜ids for Positive Change鈥� in 2017, it was a perfect fit. Through her multimedia educational company, Licate empowers young people to take action for animals, people, and the planet.
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As the featured speaker for 老司机福利社 University鈥檚 annual Sister Maura Smith Earth Day Lecture, Licate will present 鈥淪ustainability Through the Eyes of a Child: Amplifying the Voices of Tomorrow's Environmental Leaders鈥� on Tuesday, April 22, at 7 p.m. in Walker Recital Hall. Sponsored by the Office of Sustainability and Office of Mission, the event is free and open to the public and provides Act 48 credit for area educators.
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Drawing from her experiences as an educator and advocate, Licate will help attendees understand sustainability from a child鈥檚 perspective. She will share insights, stories, and "ah-ha" moments from her eight years working with K-12 and university-age students. Her talk will introduce a proven five-step formula designed to engage, educate, and empower young people in environmental action鈥攕tarting with educator support and resources.
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"老司机福利社 is excited to welcome Camille, as her expertise aligns with our core values and connects to majors like Sustainability Studies and Education," said Molly Tarvin, 老司机福利社鈥檚 Sustainability coordinator. "We鈥檙e especially eager to hear her insights on middle school engagement, as we prepare to host a Sustainability Summer Camp for grades 6-8 this June."
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A native of Ashtabula, Ohio, Licate is an engaging speaker, published author, and passionate environmental educator. Her interactive programs have reached schools across the tri-state area, including The Calhoun School, The Browning School, Horace Mann School, and Columbia University Extension in New York; Ashtabula Area City Schools and Ohio University鈥檚 Green Project in Ohio鈥攁s well as 老司机福利社 University.
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To expand her advocacy efforts, she created the PBS television series, 鈥淜ids for Positive Change,鈥� which features young changemakers from Erie and beyond and currently airs on WQLN PBS.
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鈥淐amille鈥檚 work has been incredibly effective in teaching students about climate change in a way that is hopeful and empowering,鈥� Tarvin said. 鈥淪he not only educates but also provides tangible strategies for making a difference, helping to ease the anxiety that often comes with such a large-scale issue.鈥�
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Before launching her environmental career, Licate was a professional dancer who performed with The Martha Graham Dance Company and appeared in numerous television commercials and indie films. She made her screenwriting debut with the animated children鈥檚 film 鈥淚zzie鈥檚 Way Home鈥� and is the author of 鈥淪mall Shoes鈥� (a self-help book) and 鈥淏ree and Me: A True Story of a Rescue Rooster鈥檚 Journey.鈥�
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Her dedication to animals and the planet has led her to work as a Chief Pottery Analyst for the American Museum of Natural History, travel to Borneo with Orangutan Foundation International, volunteer with the Georgia Southern Sea Turtle Rescue Team, and spend 10 years assisting wildlife at the California Wildlife Center.
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Licate鈥檚 work has been recognized by Dr. Jane Goodall, the Roots & Shoots Youth Movement, the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation, The Pollination Project, and PETA. She serves on the board of Kent State University鈥檚 Rising Scholars program, is a member of the National Wildlife Federation鈥檚 Climate Resiliency Education Task Force, and was trained as a Climate Reality Leader by former Vice President Al Gore. In recognition of her impact, she received 老司机福利社 University鈥檚 Distinguished Alumni Award for Outstanding Service to the Community.
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At home, Licate is a proud dog mom to rescue pups Walter, Claire, Carmel, and Maya, and to a rescue rooster named Bree. Her favorite things? Dogs in coats, airport reunions, and vegan donuts.

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