Donella Meadows Institute Employee Directory
Environmental ServicesVermont, United States2-10 Employees
The Donella Meadows Institute is an environmental services organization founded in 1996 by Donella (Dana) Meadows and based in Norwich, Vermont. It focuses on applying systems thinking and organizational learning to sustainability challenges, seeking to align economic, social, and environmental systems. The institute designs and implements sustainable strategies for global, regional, and local systems, aiming to translate ideas into practical forms that can influence future outcomes. With a small team, it operates from its Vermont headquarters and maintains an active presence through its website and social media to share current projects and ideas. Its work is oriented toward researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and organizations seeking rigorous approaches to sustainable development. By combining analytical methods with visioning, networking, and learning, the institute addresses complex sustainability questions and strives to support human well-being while preserving essential resources. The organization positions itself within the environmental services sector as a think-and-do entity that emphasizes learning and collaboration to foster lasting systemic change.