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Tamara Staton, M.A., IMC

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Co-Founder at Lighter Side of Climate
📍 Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area, United States

Tamara Staton is a coach and facilitator who co-founded Lighter Side of Climate to address burnout in the environmental sector. Drawing on her Masters degree and Integral Master Coach certification, she designs workshops that build resilience through joy and play. People who have worked with her describe her as skilled, proactive, and effective.

Outside of her professional life, Tamara is an avid outdoors enthusiast, enjoying backpacking, whitewater kayaking, and camping with her family. She channels her creativity through playing the banjo and watercolor painting, and has shared how learning banjo helps her reframe challenges like climate change.

Unique fact: Tamara holds a certification in Swift Water Rescue, reflecting her deep engagement with and respect for the challenges of the natural world.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area, United States
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Priorities

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Climate Advocate Wellbeing
Her work focuses on preventing burnout among climate professionals by integrating joy and resilience, as seen in her organizations Lighter Side of Climate and Changing Your Climate.
Resilience Through Play
She develops workshops using tools like LEGO and Nia-inspired movement to help teams build resilience, seeing play as a practical tool to combat stress and responsibility.
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Career

Work history

3-2025
Co-Founder
Lighter Side of Climate
10-2016 - 1-2018
General Manager
Synchro Solar
4-2016 - 3-2018
Owner/Founder. Trainer. Consultant. Facilitator. Coach.
Thriving Solar
3-2016 - 5-2016
Mediator
Sunbridge Solar
2-2016 - 5-2016
Event Coordinator
Oregon Solar + Storage Industries Association (OSSIA)
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Media appearances

Tamara Staton - Co-founder at Lighter Side of Climate | The Org. Featured in The Org
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Education
2012 - 2014
Integral Master Coach Certification
Integral Coaching Canada
9-2004 - 6-2005
Master of Arts - MA
Pacific University
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