Joe Culhane

Advocate for regenerative economics, agriculture, and relational being

Joe Culhane is a Co-Founder and Project Director at the Institute of Relational Being (IRB) and a Fellow focused on promoting regenerative economics, agriculture, and relational practices. Based in Los Angeles, California, he holds a master's degree in Engaged Ecology from Schumacher College. Culhane is recognized for his advocacy in sustainable practices that enhance connections between humans and nature, emphasizing the importance of biodiversity and ecosystem function.

His professional background includes extensive experience in public speaking, leadership development, and content creation, with a commitment to ecological education and social justice. Culhane has organized numerous educational and artistic events over two decades, aiming to create impactful experiences that foster community growth and ecological mindfulness.

At IRB, which he co-founded in January 2023, Culhane is involved in initiatives that promote holistic and inclusive ways of living, learning, and being in relation to the environment. The organization seeks to shift societal paradigms towards recognizing the rights of non-human entities and fostering collaborative relationships with various ecological communities.1 2

Experience

Co-Founder, Project Director, and Fellow at the Institute of Relational Being (January 2023 - Present)

Proposal Foraging, Preparations & Systems Consulting at The Gartrell Group (January 2023 - January 2024)

Education

- Master's Degree in Engaged Ecology, Environmental Humanities from Schumacher College (2020 - 2021) - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from Western Governors University (2019 - 2020) - Associate's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Portland Community College (2017 - 2019)