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George Hamilton ... President at Institute for Sustainable Communities

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1st George Hamilton
President at Institute for Sustainable Communities
Burlington, Vermont AreaNonprofit Organization Management
Previous State of Vermont, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Education Saint Lawrence University
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SUMMARY

George Hamilton has headed the Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC) since the nonprofit organization was created in 1991. Since then, ISC has developed and carried out more than 90 projects strengthening communities in 25 countries. ISC's current priorities include 1) achieving significant, lasting and measurable reductions in GHG emissions, 2) helping vulnerable communities adapt and become more resilient to climate disruptions; and 3) assisting emerging democracies develop cultures of active citizenship and good governance.

From 1989 to 1991, Hamilton was planning director for the State of Vermont, and chief policy advisor to Governor Madeleine M. Kunin. Hamilton was co-chair of a special commission appointed by New England Governors and Eastern Canadian premiers that organized the first international conference on sustainable development in North America (1989). He also served as chair of Governor’s Development Cabinet. From 1982 to 1985, he was a policy analyst in the Vermont Governor's office, specializing in energy, environment and telecommunications issues. From 1982 to 1985, he was executive director of the Vermont Public Interest Research Group — the state's largest citizen advocacy organization.

Drawing on his experience as a wilderness backpacking outfitter and guide in Alaska’s Brooks Range, Hamilton was a research assistant to the US Secretary of the Interior on the Alaska Lands Act of 1979. Hamilton has been a member of a variety of boards, commissions, and delegations designed to advance sustainable development, citizen participation, community development and/or environmental protection. He is currently on the Board of the Alexander and Margaret Stewart Trust and InterAction -- the largest alliance of US-based international non-profit organizations with a focus on the world's most poor and vulnerable populations. Hamilton holds a BS degree in Environmental Studies and Geology from St. Lawrence University.

EXPERIENCE

President Institute for Sustainable Communities February 1991 – Present (22 years 2 months)

Vermont State Planning Director State of Vermont June 1989 – January 1991 (1 year 8 months) Led Office of Policy Research and Coordination for Governor Madeleine Kunin; Governor's Chief Policy Advisor; Chaired Development Cabinet; Co-chaired Sustaianble Development Committee for New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers.

Policy Analyst State of Vermont September 1985 – June 1989 (3 years 10 months)Governor's Office Specialized in energy, environment, and telecomunications; staffed Governor's Commission on Vermont's Future.

Executive Director Vermont Public Interest Research Group June 1982 – October 1985 (3 years 5 months)Montpelier, Vermont Largest Vermont citizen advocacy organization.

SKILLS & EXPERTISE

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• 11Community Development
• 6Sustainable Development
• 4Non-profits
• 2NGOs
• 2Grants
• 2Community Outreach
• 1Capacity Building
• 1International...
• 1Program Development
• 1Public Policy

• Civil Society
• Philanthropy
• Program Evaluation
• Human Rights
• Economic Development

Saint Lawrence University BS, Environmental Studies and Geology 1975 – 1979

St. Albans School High School 1972 – 1975