Our Ethos
We believe young people deserve a voice in shaping what comes next: for themselves, their communities, and the future they will inherit. Our mission is to empower youth towards finding purpose, building pathways, and leading change close to home.
OUR WORK INCLUDES:
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Supporting regional economic development through the Economic Recovery Corps Fellowship in partnership with 1Berkshire.
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Presenting alongside Rural Youth Leaders at Partners for Rural Impact’s 2026 Rural Summit.
Serving on the advisory board for the Climate Resilience Fellowship to help shape youth-centered climate leadership development programs.
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Publishing “New Leaf,” a guest column in iBerkshires, spotlighting underrepresented entrepreneurs and small business owners in Berkshire County.
Expanding college access and postsecondary pathway support for students involved with Rites of Passage and Empowerment (ROPE) and Pittsfield High School.
Meet Our Team
Youth-Led, Future Focused
We believe young people should have a seat at the table. Climate change won't wait, and neither will we. Our team includes emerging leaders and young professionals building the future they want to see.
Lani Willmar
FOUNDER
Lani (rhymes with "Annie") Willmar is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ethos Pathways, a youth climate justice organization focused on connecting young people to careers in local climate economies. A former admissions officer at Brown University, Fulbright Scholar in rural Slovakia, and technical recruiter for the private tech sector, Lani’s work sits at the intersection of education access, early talent career advancement, and economic mobility.
As a low-income, first-generation college student from a Vietnamese refugee family, Lani became a QuestBridge Scholar through the help of her peers and mentors in the Upward Bound program and attended Williams College on a full-ride scholarship. Her experiences have shaped a commitment to building equitable pathways for rural and historically underserved communities. Through Ethos Pathways, she works with schools, employers, nonprofits, and regional partners to help young people find their purpose and contribute to their communities.
Our Partners
The Climate Career Lab is made possible through a strong network of regional partners. Our work is powered by an ecosystem of dedicated partners advancing education, workforce development, environmental stewardship, and community resilience across Berkshire County.
Help shape the future of Berkshire County. Partner with us to expand opportunity, strengthen communities, and invest in the next generation of climate leaders. Contact us →
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Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, The Berkshire Innovation Center, 1Berkshire, MassHire Berkshire WorkforceBoard
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North Adams Public Schools, Pittsfield Public Schools, and Berkshire Hills Regional School District
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Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, Williams College
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National Grid, SolaBlock, Elimentra Tech, Terra-Build Design, Laureyns United, Noble Carbon, Valley Solar, Revvit, Surya Tech, Transform Power Systems, Dream Green Recycling, Second Chance Composting, Ioka Valley Farm, and Full Well Farm
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Climate Cardinals, Roots Teen Center, Greenagers, Roots Rising, Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC), First Gen Leadership (FGL), and the Alliance for Climate Transition (ACT)
