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Dr. Pesach Chananiah
Social Change Agent & Community Organizer l Organizational & Community Psychologist l Educator l Coach, Author, Speaker
Dr. Pesach Chananiah is a Nevada Policy Organizer at the BlueGreen Alliance Foundation, a position he has held since April 2022. He has over 20 years of experience in community organizing, social change initiatives, and education, particularly in multicultural urban settings and religious institutions. His work focuses on building a clean energy economy in Nevada, reducing emissions, and creating sustainable jobs.1
In addition to his role at the BlueGreen Alliance, Dr. Chananiah is also a consultant through his practice, Community Alchemist, where he facilitates transformation at systemic and cultural levels, aiming to enhance relationships and community capacity.1 He holds a PhD from Pacifica Graduate Institute and has a background in ecopsychology, exploring the psychological impacts of disconnection from land and advocating for healing through spiritual practices in nature.2
Dr. Chananiah's diverse experience includes roles such as field organizer, educator, and community organizer, where he has led significant initiatives like nonpartisan voter registration drives and job skills training programs for youth.1