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On Thursday, May 26, over 200 sustainability leaders attended Partners in Change 2011, an annual fundraiser and celebration of the vitally important work being done by Delta and Chicago’s broader sustainability community. This year’s celebration was held at Chicago’s Spertus Museum, and featured entertainment by the Second City comedy group, food and refreshments by Wolfgang Puck, and, most importantly, provided the opportunity for attendees to pay tribute to Delta’s outgoing CEO and co-founder, Donna Ducharme. The event was also the first public appearance of incoming Delta CEO Jean Pogge, and presented an excellent networking opportunity for the movers-and-shakers of Chicago’s green community.

In this article from Earth911.com, Delta CEO Donna Ducharme discusses some of the priorities of Mayor Rahm Emanuel's administration. Click here to read more.

April 26, 2011
For Immediate Release

U.S. Green Building Council – Illinois Chapter Announces Natural Leaders Award Winners

Chicago, IL - U.S.  Four winners in the sustainable realm will be acknowledged by the U.S. Green Building Council –Illinois Chapter during the organization’s 6th Annual Emerald Gala on May 21st. Award recipients include Donna Ducharme, Wilbur Wright College, Advocate Health Care and the Center for Neighborhood Technology.

The Natural Leaders Awards celebrate individuals and organizations that are contributing to the regions’ sustainability and help support the USGBC – Illinois Chapter’s mission to lead the regional transformation of the built environment through education, advocacy and collaboration. Awards are given in four categories: Intent to Matter, Re-Generation, SMALL feet/large FEAT and Environmotion.

Jean Pogge, formerly Executive Vice President for ShoreBank, will join the staff of the Delta Institute as its new CEO, the organization announced today. Founder Donna Ducharme announced last year that she would step down after 13 years, effective June 30, 2011.

“We are thrilled that Jean will be joining Delta’s staff. She brings the perfect skill set for growing the Delta Institute and continuing its mission of turning the Great Lakes region into our nation’s leading innovator and practitioner in the new green economy,” said David Reynolds, Chairman, Delta Institute Board of Directors.

When Chicago Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel announced the members of his transition committees recently, Delta Institute CEO Donna Ducharme was named to the Energy, Environment & Public Space Committee. This is one of eight committees working to help ensure a smooth changeover in May.

A full list of the committees and their members can be found here.

After 13 years, founder Donna Ducharme announced today that she is stepping down as CEO of the Delta Institute effective June 30, 2011.

“When Tim Brown and I founded Delta Institute more than 12 years ago, our goal was to make the Great Lakes region an innovator and leader in the new green economy. We believed that the economy and the environment – not the economy or the environment – were key to transforming the industrial heartland.