Alicia White Named One of Crain's New York Business' Notable Leaders in Philanthropy

Alicia White, an award-winning social entrepreneur, environmental activist, and founder of non-profit organizations Project Petals and innovation company Blue SKYie, has been recognized as one of Crain's New York Business's Notable Leaders in Philanthropy in the June issue of Crain's New York. White's profile and headshot is featured in this years issue of the prestigious business publication and showcased on CrainsNewYork.com.

This prestigious honor highlights leaders who are making a profound impact through philanthropy, civic engagement, and social impact across New York. White's selection comes as a result of her visionary work transforming environmental justice and sustainability efforts in under-resourced communities. Crain's New York describes these leaders, like Alicia, as "The core to the city's philanthropic endeavors".

Alicia is the Founder of Project Petals, which she founded in 2015, a groundbreaking environmental and climate organization dedicated to mobilizing community-based leadership, environmental conservation, and policy change. Under her guidance, Project Petals became an accredited United Nations Environment Programme organization and has helped drive community stewardship programs that center equity in the fight against climate change and a more equitable planet. Alicia also advocated for New York's $4.20 billion Environmental Bond Act, on the committee and coalition of the largest environmental bond act in the state's history, which funds clean water, clean air, and green job initiatives.

In 2023, White expanded her mission by founding Blue SKYie, an environmental and sustainability innovation company dedicated to accelerating innovation to protect the planet. Alicia's leadership has earned national and global recognition. She is a recipient of the President's Lifetime Achievement Award from President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and the White House. She leads one of the few organizations in the U.S. to receive accreditation from the United Nations Environment Programme, underscoring her influence on global environmental policy.

"This recognition from Crain's New York Business reflects my unwavering commitment to creating meaningful environmental change through innovation, community mobilization, sustainability, and policy advocacy," said Alicia White. Her work continues to set new standards for environmental leadership and social impact.

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Alicia White is an award-winning social entrepreneur,  change-maker, and activist. For over a decade, she has been driving transformative change at the intersection of climate, social impact, innovation and environmental equity to create a more sustainable and just future. She is the Founder of Project Petals and Blue SKYie.