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Mission, Vision & Programs

The mission of CoolMom is to unite moms and families to make informed lifestyle choices, protect our climate and advocate for a healthy planet.

CoolMom's vision is a healthy planet for kids and families.

CoolMom programs create sustainable communities, one neighborhood at a time. We engage in accomplishing our mission through,

• carrying out sustainable programs, such as Walking School Buses, No-Idle campaigns, and reducing consumption
• spearheading and joining advocacy outreach
• organizing monthly neighborhood meetings-through our local community-based groups.
• participating in relevant community events
• engaging membership and larger constituency groups through website content, email campaigns, and social media

When sleeping women wake, mountains move.  ~ Chinese proverb

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Staff

Terri Glaberson, Executive Director, Terri@coolmom.org

Terri Glaberson is the Executive Director of CoolMom. She transitioned from volunteer coordinator of the CoolMom’s West Seattle community group to Executive Director of CoolMom in March 2009. She has worked over 10 years in the nonprofit sector in various leadership roles. Prior to joining CoolMom, Terri spent most of her professional career in the mental health field and was the former VP of Behavioral Rehabilitation Services at Ruth Dykeman Children’s Center. She has extensive experience partnering with local organizations, individuals and groups and she is an organized leader with substantial skills in fiscal and program development. Her passion for the environment has been part of her life since childhood—She grew up working on the family horse farm, which led to a Bachelor’s degree in Biology. She also has pursued her love of nature through gardening, photography, camping, hiking, running and cycling. Her inspiration-her daughter, Sydney. Since her daughter's birth, Terri measures every aspect of her life against how it can better her daughter’s. Climate change will impact her daughter’s life and part of Terri’s mission is to do everything she can to make sure her daughter’s future is safe, healthy and fulfilling. Terri holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work. She lives with her husband and daughter in Seattle, WA.

Our History

CoolMom was founded in 2007 by two long-time friends, Kirsten McCaa and Kristy Royce.  With atmospheric scientists in both of their families, they were well acquainted with the climate issue. As mothers, they saw an urgent need to unite mothers to address the climate crisis and to advocate for future generations. The organization traces it's beginnings to a party, when Royce invited friends to view the film, An Inconvenient Truth. The conversation that ensued among the mothers present led to the launch of CoolMom.

To see our history from 2007 to 2009 go here