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Veronica Coptis

Veronica Coptis joined the CCJ staff in March 2013 as a Community Organizer and is now serving as the Executive Director. She grew up in western Greene County near the Bailey Mine Complex and currently lives in the eastern part of the county. Before joining the CCJ staff, Veronica served on the Board of Directors for CCJ and organized with Mountain Watershed Association. She received a bachelor’s degree in biology from West Virginia University. She enjoys hiking and geocaching at Ryerson State Park and other areas around Greene County with her husband and daughters. Read more about Veronica in a New Yorker Magazine profile at https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/07/03/the-future-of-coal-country.

Contact Veronica at veronica@centerforcoalfieldjustice.org.

Blog Posts by Veronica Coptis

There’s No Place Like CCJ for the Holidays!

By Veronica Coptis | December 6, 2018

Join the Center for Coalfield Justice and Washington County United for our Ho-Ho-Holiday Party on December 11th from 6 PM to 8 PM at our new office on 14 E Beau St, Washington, PA 15301. We look forward to having a jolly good time with our supporters and allies! Don’t miss the fun and RSVP […]

Relationships are the foundation for a Just Economic Transition

By Veronica Coptis | November 22, 2018

November 7th to 9th the Just Transition Fund Hosted their National Convening with grantees and speakers in Washington, DC. Folks gathered from across the country just after the elections celebrating some great wins and still aware of the work that is ahead to build just and sustainable communities. From listening to speakers and talking with […]

Love Is Stronger Than Hate

By Veronica Coptis | October 30, 2018

The massacre of our neighbors in a house of worship is terrifying and a stark reminder of the recent rise in anti-Semitism, white nationalism, and racism in our communities. From the hateful chants at the Charlottesville demonstration to the appeals to violence on websites and social media, the spread of this hate has been apparent […]

Greene County is Updating Comprehensive Plan

By Veronica Coptis | September 14, 2018

Greene County’s current comprehensive plan will expire in 2020 and the county is in the process of updating it’s comprehensive plan. A Comprehensive plan serves as a document designed to guide the future actions of a community. It presents a vision for the future, with long-range goals and objectives for all activity that affect the […]

CCJ is Hiring!

By Veronica Coptis | September 4, 2018

We are excited to share that CCJ is growing and adding two more people to our staff team. Click the links below for the jobs descriptions for the Community Organizer and Outreach Coordinator.  Community Organizer  Outreach Coordinator

CCJ is Going to DC

By Veronica Coptis | August 23, 2018
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