The Hazel Henderson Center –
Advancing knowledge, innovation, and activism
for an ethical and green economy
A vibrant hub to dialog, explore, learn and create the future.
Mission
The Hazel Henderson Center is a beacon of hope, imagination, and transformation in the movement toward a sustainable and regenerative future.
The Center stands as a living legacy to Hazel Henderson’s visionary life, pioneering work, and enduring spirit. Rooted in her groundbreaking contributions to evolutionary economics, sustainability, and planetary citizenship, the Center is not merely a tribute to her memory—it is an active continuation of her mission.
Through dialogue, learning, collaboration, and innovation, the Center brings together change-makers, scholars, entrepreneurs, artists, and civic leaders who share a commitment to building a more just, ethical, and sustainable world. By cultivating a vibrant community of thought and action, we carry forward Hazel’s unwavering belief that humanity can create economies that serve people, communities, and the living systems upon which all life depends.
Focus Areas
Designed as a collaborative environment, the Center:
Provides meeting spaces where creative minds can plan, strategize, and share groundbreaking concepts
Hosts programs and classes on Innovative Studies in Sustainable Business Practices
Offers residencies of up to 4 weeks for change agents from diverse backgrounds
Encourages research and writing at the Hazel Henderson Library
Advances legacy initiatives
A Birthplace of the Green Economy
Vision & Values
Designed as a collaborative environment, the Center provides spaces where creative minds can share groundbreaking concepts. We foster a culture of innovation and shared purpose and action for the future. The center emphasizes integrating ethical practices into the economy, recognizing the inextricable link between humanity and the environment.
Focus on integrating ethical practices into the economy, recognizing the inextricable link between humanity and the environment
Foster a culture of innovation, shared purpose and action for the future
Encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds and ages to work together to affect change.
Tackle the many pressing problems the world faces
Ralph Nader
“Hazel Henderson came to her economic views from experience… And then there was no stopping her. All over the world, she made things happen. Why? Because she brought economics down to where people work, live and raise their families. Instead of the theoretical gross national product measurements, she said the economy should be measured by the level of child poverty, the level of pollution.”
Jean Houston
“She was a world historical being. In a sense, she comes from the future as an act of divine grace from the universe.”
Fritjof Capra
“Hazel understood systems thinking before it became popular. She saw connections — between people, nature, and economy — and acted on them.”
Riane Eisler
“Hazel didn’t just challenge the mainstream — she built an alternative. Her work made it impossible to ignore that economics is a values-based system.”
Bill McKibben
“A visionary ecological economist.”
