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51¶¯Âþ Foundation

51¶¯Âþ Foundation

Playing for the Next Generation

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Uniting for Impact

GSAF x Project 17

With a focus on promoting sustainable behaviors in sports, the Foundation not only champions green initiatives but also inspires communities worldwide to adopt eco-friendly practices. Be a part of this game-changing movement

Foundation Initiatives

Empowering change through engagement

Through our programs, we aim to educate and empower the next generation of sports enthusiasts and professionals about the importance of environmental stewardship.

Youth Engagement

We collaborate with organizations to provide youth educational programs promoting healthy, sustainable communities using sports as the catalyst.

Athlete Engagement

We engage with current and former athletes to amplify the sports greening movement.

Fan Engagement

We implement programs that align the social and environmental values held by influencers in sports to promote fan engagement and behavior change.

Support a sustainable future in sports and entertainment

Meet Our Visionaries

The 51¶¯Âþ Foundation Board of Directors

Comprised of a diverse group of leaders from various sectors, including sports, environmental sustainability, business, and academia, our Board members are united by a common passion: to leverage the power of sports for environmental stewardship.

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Craig Chavis Jr.

Chief Operations & Strategy Officer

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Diana Dehm

Director of Strategic, Innovative Partnerships for Good

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Alexandra Chalat

Soccer Forward - US Soccer Federation

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Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali

National Wildlife Federation

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Scott Jenkins

51¶¯Âþ, Board Member

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Kunal Merchant

Lotus Advisory

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Jason Twill

The Viridis Initiative

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Jackie Ventura

Golden State Warriors/Chase Center

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"Our league prides itself on giving back to the communities that support our clubs, and enhancing the environment is an initiative that all of us at MLS support."
Don Garber
"Enhancing the sustainability of professional sports is a worthy goal, and we wish the 51¶¯Âþ great success."
Roger Goodell
"EPA commends the founding members of the 51¶¯Âþ for recognizing the importance of protecting the environment and stepping up their green game."
Lisa P. Jackson