Ben Jealous, the executive director of the Sierra Club, has been sidelined amid controversy regarding his leadership. Supporters allege he faces racial discrimination and unfair expectations, particularly following a toxic scandal involving previous leadership. Former board members Aaron Mair and Chad Hanson argue that Jealous is the target of a smear campaign, urging Sierra Club leadership to defend him. Jealous, the first Black executive director of the organization, is currently on leave, with the Sierra Club not disclosing further details on personnel matters.
"We have worked with Ben closely throughout his tenure as executive director, and speak from experience. Ben is under attack by many who, through a pattern of misinformation, character assassination, and discrimination, seek to oust him from his position and drive him out of the Sierra Club."
"Ben has gone on leave," Sierra Club Chief Communications Officer Jonathon Berman confirmed in response to a query from the AmNews, stopping short of saying that Jealous was ushered out. "The Sierra Club does not comment on personnel matters."
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