Who We Are
We are a committed group of alumni and family members who created the non-profit 1833 Just Transition Fund to support the Oberlin workers fired by the College, which contracted out their jobs. We pledged that if the College changed course and kept the workers, the money we raised would go to support the College. Unfortunately, the Oberlin Administration and trustees did not change course. We stand with Oberlin workers in service of a united, #OneOberlin community.
Members of the 1833 Just Transition Fund Board:
Kelly Grotke, '89
Les Leopold '69, president
Cassandra Ogren '02
Susan Phillips '76, treasurer
Kris Raab '89, secretary
John Durkalski, '05, counsel
If you'd like to get involved, contact us.
The 1833 Just Transition Fund is a project of The Labor Institute, a 501(c)(3) non-profit that employs two Oberlin alums and is hosting the Fund, absorbing many of our overhead expenses, and providing professional bookkeeping services. Donations are used only for the 1833 Fund.
Members of the 1833 Just Transition Fund Board:
Kelly Grotke, '89
Les Leopold '69, president
Cassandra Ogren '02
Susan Phillips '76, treasurer
Kris Raab '89, secretary
John Durkalski, '05, counsel
If you'd like to get involved, contact us.
The 1833 Just Transition Fund is a project of The Labor Institute, a 501(c)(3) non-profit that employs two Oberlin alums and is hosting the Fund, absorbing many of our overhead expenses, and providing professional bookkeeping services. Donations are used only for the 1833 Fund.
