Our Volunteers
100% volunteer-led. Mission-first. Every effort goes toward cooling the crisis.
Connie Beroth Edson
Board of Director
Connie has spent the past six years advocating for air conditioning in correctional facilities through the original Before & After A/C Pilot Program. As a volunteer co-founder and board member, she is committed to advancing safer temperatures, human dignity, and practical relief for those living and working in vulnerable environments.
Conner Edson
Board of Director
Conner Edson brings a practical, solutions-focused background in production, fabrication, operations, & project execution to Degrees of Humanity. As a volunteer co-founder & board member, he supports the organization’s planning, logistics, & implementation efforts, helping turn advocacy into real-world cooling solutions for vulnerable environments.
Laura Lockner
Board of Director
Laura brings more than a decade of nonprofit leadership, fundraising, storytelling, & community partnership experience to Degrees of Humanity. She helps shape the organization’s strategy, donor engagement, & public narrative so every campaign is rooted in dignity, transparency, & measurable impact.