There aren’t enough words to adequately express my feelings about the past 9 years. So instead, I’d like to express my gratitude, love, and appreciation by revisiting some important events through photos.
Sophie Zaken
Community meeting and bill education in New Orleans
Co-host Logan Burke at WHIV 102.3 FM headquarters recording AAE’s live radio show and podcast, The People’s Power Hour, with co-host Sophi Zaken behind the scenes
New Orleans Clean Energy Collective Summit Award with partners Sandra Joiner (Jack & Jill of America, Inc., Hammond Northshore Chapter President), Aliyah Bell (XULA Sustainability), Helena Robinson (Director of Sustainability at Xavier University), and Sophi Zaken
AAE staff and board group photo at our Fall Gathering in 2023
Sophi and Melanie Dione tabling at Bayou Boogaloo in 2024
Post Anti-Racism training staff photo in 2025
AAE team and EFNO after lawsuit hearing on Entergy New Orleans’ violation of open meetings law
Sign painting with EFNO Coalition and Gulf South for a Green New Deal (GS4GND) for climate justice protest in front of New Orleans City Hall
Community tabling featuring AAE mascot Kuzco, and foster dog Brownie
Sophi’s desk in the attic featuring foster dog Brownie
Miles long protest along Death Alley (formerly Cancer Alley) with Energy Future New Orleans (EFNO) & Coalition Against Death Alley (CADA).
SCEN meeting in Florence, South Carolina led by Reverend Leo Woodberry
Sophi & Emma Meyerkopf at the Evangelical Lutheran Church Youth Gathering in 2024
Legendary activist Ben Gordon displaying our energy efficient lightbulb giveaway for Justice and Beyond at Cafe Istanbul
Gulf South for a Green New Deal (GS4GND) group photo at Camp Beckwith, AL
Emma Meyerkopf tabling at AAE’s Fall Gathering in 2022
GS4GND kick off event in New Orleans 2019
Big Ideas board and staff meeting
Sophi Zaken, Scott Eustis, and allies setting up air monitors in St. John and St. James Parish as part of a community led air monitoring program
Sophi and Jessica Hendricks tabling at Tulane’s intern fair in 2018
Reflecting on my time at AAE, I am overwhelmed by the kindness and collaboration I’ve experienced. I want to sincerely thank you for believing in me, mentoring me, and helping me succeed over the past 9 years. I am leaving with a sense of pride in what we achieved together, but even more gratitude for the relationships I’ve built. You have left an indelible mark on my life.
