Jill Buck

In 2002, Jill founded the Go Green Initiative, a 501©3 that is the global leader in environmental education, operating in all 50 U.S. states, over 73 countries, and on 5 continents. The program has been endorsed by the National School Boards Association (NSBA), National Recycling Coalition, 9 State PTA’s, California Integrated Waste Management Board, California Resource Recovery Association, and many more. Jill serves on the advisory board of the Green Schools National Network.

She is also the host of Go Green Radio, a weekly program on the U.S.’s largest internet talk radio station, www.VoiceAmerica.com, and is co-author of the book, 47 Things You Can Do For The Environment.

Jill is an internationally featured speaker at business, public policy, political, and environmental conventions. She has been featured in such publications as the U.S. Mayor, NSBA newsletter, Working Mother Magazine, Women’s Health Magazine, Ebony Magazine, Diablo Magazine’s “Women to Watch,” Cleveland Business Connects Magazine, Today’s Catholic Teacher Magazine, Supermarket News, and Dermatology Times.

Jill is an alumna of the University of Illinois, and after graduation, was commissioned a Naval Officer. While stationed at the Fleet Training Center, San Diego, she served as the Legal, Physical Security, Admin, and Command Inspection Officer, as well as a Damage Control Instructor. She is an honor graduate of the Military Justice School, and a graduate of the Navy’s small arms weapons course, taught by former Navy Seals. She also earned a Master’s of Science in Education from California State East Bay, specializing in Online Teaching and Learning.