Convene
We convene people to spark connections and ignite new ideas
Catalyze
We help grow relationships and ideas into collaborative projects across California
Implement
We nurture community-lead efforts that ripple into major systems change
Convene
We believe that big challenges and opportunities can’t be taken on alone. We create spaces where diverse perspectives meet, relationships grow, and ideas that can regeneratively transform communities emerge. These include:
Catalyze
By creating the space to nurture new work through our programs, we help turn innovative concepts into real-world initiatives that benefit communities across California. These include:
Implement
By supporting community-driven projects, we spark local transformations that ripple out to larger systems, fostering resilience and systemic change. We do that with the following offerings:
Affilated Programs
Affiliated programs were sourced from within BIG, and have grown through stages to be largely self operating. We still support them in various ways, from administration to advising, as they continue to do great work. These include:
Alex Coba
Communication Associate
As a proud California native from Stockton, Alex brings a wealth of experience and a versatile skill set. He has a solid communication background with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Public Relations from California State University, Chico. Alex is adept at strategic communications and media relations, with experience gathering and sharing stories from his local communities that uplift the unique spirit and values of those places. He is excited to join Build It Green, where he can apply his talents to further BIG’s mission to help communities across California thrive