Communications Officer - Oakland, CA

Don Knapp joined ICLEI in July 2008. As Communications Officer, Don helps local government leaders receive recognition and support for their climate protection efforts. He conducts media outreach and writes and edits content for ICLEI’s website, as well as for one national e-newsletter and six regional e-newsletters. These communication vehicles help ICLEI members learn from one another, and keep them in touch with timely events, national and regional news, and the latest ICLEI tools and resources.

Prior to ICLEI, Don spent a combined 10 years as a writer, editor, and communications strategist for Diablo Custom Publishing and McMurry Publishing. He has launched, written for, and edited many dozens of magazines and newsletters for a wide range of organizations. Don holds a B.S. in Earth Science from The Pennsylvania State University, along with a minor in English and a concentration in Geography.

Contact Information:
E-mail: don.knapp@iclei.org
Phone: (510) 844-0699 ext. 315