Planning Ahead

Planning Ahead Planning Ahead empowers communities to tackle environmental challenges through education, practical tools, and collective action.

Join us for resources on water management, green infrastructure, and community resilience. Hi, I’m Keshi Satterwhite, the founder of Planning Ahead! As an African American female entrepreneur, I’m passionate about empowering mission-driven organizations and small businesses to achieve their goals while making a lasting impact. With over a decade of experience in program management, community engag

ement, and environmental advocacy, I specialize in helping organizations streamline operations, engage their audiences, and deliver impactful programs. Through Planning Ahead, I combine my content creation, administrative support, and program facilitation skills to support those working toward sustainability, equity, and growth. My work is driven by a commitment to empowering communities, amplifying underrepresented voices, and fostering meaningful change. Whether designing environmental education workshops, building strategies for client success, or facilitating impactful programs, my goal is always the same: to make a difference by helping others thrive. 💚

Let’s connect and create a brighter, more sustainable future—together! 🌍

We hosted an inspiring Project WET workshop in Durham on August 3–4 — bringing together educators and community leaders ...
08/13/2026

We hosted an inspiring Project WET workshop in Durham on August 3–4 — bringing together educators and community leaders to explore water literacy and climate resilience. Through hands-on activities and thoughtful discussion, participants discovered creative ways to strengthen water education in their communities. Read the recap and highlights here: https://wix.to/3qPuDmg

Durham is still under a Stage 2 Water Shortage Response — reservoirs are only ~52% full. Learn practical steps the commu...
08/03/2026

Durham is still under a Stage 2 Water Shortage Response — reservoirs are only ~52% full. Learn practical steps the community can take to protect our water supply, reduce outdoor watering, and support local resilience. Read the full post: https://wix.to/6Lm1ypW

Mission | Impact | Get InvolvedFrom Awareness to Action: Building Water Resilience in DurhamDurham remains under a Stage 2 Water Shortage Response following months of unusually dry conditions and declining reservoir levels. Recent rainfall has helped, but it has not fully restored the city’s water...

Your voice belongs at the table.Join us August 15 at the Brier Creek Community Center.
07/25/2026

Your voice belongs at the table.

Join us August 15 at the Brier Creek Community Center.

Your story matters! We're partnering with Yale Climate Connections to collect reflections from past Planning Ahead works...
07/24/2026

Your story matters! We're partnering with Yale Climate Connections to collect reflections from past Planning Ahead workshop participants. Tell us what you learned, what stood out, and how the workshop shaped your approach to preparedness. Share your voice and help shape community climate education. Read more and submit: https://wix.to/fsHoqs0

We believe preparedness works best when neighbors, local leaders, and trusted organizations plan together. Our community...
07/15/2026

We believe preparedness works best when neighbors, local leaders, and trusted organizations plan together. Our community-centered guide focuses on practical steps, equity, and solutions shaped by lived experience-so vulnerable neighborhoods get the support they need now. Visit https://wix.to/EHJp6vt to learn how to start a collaborative plan in your area. Ready to take the next step together?

I just published a post: “Effective Climate Resilience Strategies for Communities.” I share practical, community-centere...
07/14/2026

I just published a post: “Effective Climate Resilience Strategies for Communities.” I share practical, community-centered approaches that prioritize equity and lived experience so neighborhoods can adapt, recover, and thrive amid extreme weather, flooding, heat, and drought. 🌿🏘️

The post outlines five practical pillars: risk assessment & awareness; infrastructure & ecosystem protection; social equity & inclusion; emergency preparedness & response; and sustainable economic development. It also offers concrete actions - participatory risk mapping, green infrastructure, critical-infrastructure upgrades, community emergency plans, and funding & policy advocacy - that community organizations, local governments, and residents can start with today. 📘

This is a 4-minute read with an action-oriented focus. Read the full post and tell me: what resilience step would make the biggest difference in your community? Read more: https://wix.to/VpWSOEU

Climate change is no longer a distant threat - it is a reality that communities face every day. From rising temperatures and extreme weather events to flooding and droughts, the impacts are felt most acutely by those already vulnerable. That is why planning ahead and adopting effective climate resil...

When communities prepare early and keep plans simple, people have time to make clearer decisions and stay calmer when cr...
07/13/2026

When communities prepare early and keep plans simple, people have time to make clearer decisions and stay calmer when crises hit. We prioritize practical steps that protect residents who face the highest risk, center lived experience, and build equitable, lasting readiness. Visit https://wix.to/8gGsU8j to learn how we can plan together and make a measurable difference. Ready to get started?

“Climate adaptation works best when it’s built with communities - not for them.” 🌱🤝🌍We’re Planning Ahead: we partner wit...
07/10/2026

“Climate adaptation works best when it’s built with communities - not for them.” 🌱🤝🌍

We’re Planning Ahead: we partner with community organizations, local governments, and residents to design, implement, and scale adaptation plans rooted in local knowledge, environmental justice, and practical emergency preparedness. Our approach centers lived experience so plans fit real community conditions - not one-size-fits-all templates.

Want a collaborative, action-oriented resilience plan for your community? Learn more and book this service: https://wix.to/B61jIwu

Tell us: what resilience looks like in your neighborhood - share a thought below.

Small, shared routines build stronger neighborhoods. Start a weekly “check-in and kit” habit with neighbors: confirm pho...
07/10/2026

Small, shared routines build stronger neighborhoods. Start a weekly “check-in and kit” habit with neighbors: confirm phone numbers, review one item in an emergency kit, and identify one person who may need extra support. When everyone does a little, preparedness becomes part of daily life and communities stay safer together. Join us at Planning Ahead to learn simple steps your group can repeat-and make resilience routine. https://wix.to/2KUafbG

Become a Certified Community Water & Climate Leader with Planning Ahead and the City of Durham Stormwater Division. In t...
07/09/2026

Become a Certified Community Water & Climate Leader with Planning Ahead and the City of Durham Stormwater Division. In this two-day, hands-on training you’ll earn Project WET certification and gain practical climate adaptation strategies to protect your neighbors from flooding and extreme heat. We center equity and lived experience in every session. Learn more and register: https://wix.to/TFtVCop 🌍🤝📘

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