Donor Story: Dr. Lisa Braun Glazer

Dr. Lisa Braun Glazer is a multifaceted individual – a psychologist, artist, writer, athlete, grandmother, environmentalist, and philanthropist. As an annual donor to Solana Center, her generous support helps our organization work towards our vision: a world with landfills and oceans free of discarded resources. Read more about Lisa and her commitment to our planet.

“Giving of ourselves and our resources adds meaning to life. Philanthropy offers a way to promote the causes I care deeply about and to support the excellent work of non-profit organizations, like Solana Center for Environmental Innovation. The environment is of primary concern to me because its degradation is difficult if not impossible to reverse and the effects on the planet and people are far-reaching – ultimately causing famine, disease, destruction, and death. We need to slow climate change, help the ocean and the earth begin to heal, and we must eliminate the scourge of single-use plastics made from fossil fuels. I enjoy being a philanthropist and believe that by supporting organizations that are working to heal the planet, educating people about the issues, and spreading the word, I hope to make a difference.“

Describe your passion for the environment and your vision for a sustainable future.

I had a life-changing experience when I was a teenager and participated in a summer-long National Science Foundation program at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. For 8 weeks, we lived on campus, attended lectures every evening by the faculty and did research in a lab. We learned about the importance of the ocean on every aspect of the planet. I vowed to return once I finished my education – and I did! Since that time, I have traveled all over the world, and have seen the effects of single-use plastics, habitat destruction, and of course, climate change. I now have six young grandchildren and I am committed to doing what I can to restore and preserve the beauty, health, and biodiversity of our planet.