Support
Environmentalist
Tefere Gebre
For the REI
Board of Directors
Help us bring Democracy and Our Core Values Back to the Forefront of REI!
Meet Tefere:
About Tefere Gebre
Bio
Tefere has dedicated his career to protecting the environment, empowering hardworking people, and working with elected officials and business leaders to drive organizational change. He’s excited about the possibility of serving as a representative for REI members and workers nationwide.
Professional Experience
Current Chief Program Officer of Greenpeace, USA
Executive Vice President of the AFL-CIO from 2013-2022.
How I Opt Outside
“I love taking my family camping!”
My Values
Pro: Protecting our planet and rehabilitating our oceans and forests.
Pro: Fostering racial equity across the greater outdoor space.
Pro: Standing up for workers rights and giving workers a voice on the job.
Anti: REI’s bad-faith bargaining.
Why I'm Running
“My background as an immigrant, environmentalist, and labor activist makes it easy for me to connect with REI’s core values of expanding outdoor access for all and empowering new generations of outdoor enthusiasts.
REI has a real opportunity to be a leader across the greater outdoor space, and I believe my perspective can help the Co-op exemplify its founding values in the years to come. I’m planning to represent the voices of every REI worker nationwide and ensure their ideas guide the evolution of the Co-op.”