About

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.

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 […]

January 31, 2025

Day of Science Learning

Ivoree Sullenbarger

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New Pioneers' Community Educator, Ivoree Sullenbarger, had the opportunity to participate in a "Day of Science Learning" hosted by the Kentucky Department of Education in January 2025! This day of […]

January 31, 2025

Celebrating Growth: 2024 Impact Report

Julia Gerwe

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New Pioneers celebrates a year of growth, action, and hope in 2024 with this annual impact report.

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