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New Pioneers Mission

Promoting sustainability in rural communities to ensure a healthy future for all

About Us

New Pioneers for a Sustainable Future is a non-profit organization founded in 2005 by Sr. Claire McGowan OP, who sought to build a sustainability movement in rural central Kentucky.

While New Pioneers’ efforts to educate, demonstrate, and advocate for sustainability are focused in Nelson, Marion, and Washington counties, the ripple effects of our efforts often reach even further.
Learn more about New Pioneers' roadmap to promote sustainability through our 2024-2026 Strategic Plan.

Staff

JULIA GERWE

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

AMI BLACK

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

IVOREE SULLENBARGER

COMMUNITY EDUCATOR

Board Of Directors

MICHAEL BICKETT 

PRESIDENT

JENNA WILSON 

VICE PRESIDENT

WILL ROSENBAUM

SECRETARY

DEANA CISSELL

TREASURER


JOHNNIE BAUM 


SUSAN GATZ, SCN

 

PAM GRUNDY

 

CHERYL COLEMAN 

 

COLE ALEXANDER 

 
 

JACKIE ROBERTS

ELIZABETH COULTER

 

KIMBERLY NANCE


ANGELA RAKES

 

ELLIOT NEWLAND 

 

What's new with New Pioneers?

The latest news and updates from New Pioneers.

April 18, 2025
Calling All Educators: We're Hiring!
Julia Gerwe
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We're hiring temporary, contract Camp Instructors for our "Where the Wild Things Are" Day Camp!

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April 16, 2025
Empty Bowl Supper 2025!
Ivoree Sullenbarger
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New Pioneers’ annual Empty Bowl Supper Fundraiser was an absolute blast this March, bringing together New Pioneers’ supporters, members, and community partners for a night of fun, flavor, and fellowship […]

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February 14, 2025
2025 Board Retreat!
Ivoree Sullenbarger
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New Pioneers had a fantastic day at our 2025 Board Retreat this February! Our annual Board Retreat is a great opportunity for our Board of Directors to connect and dive […]

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