About PINA

PINA is a professional association for Permaculture Practitioners working across North America and Hawaiʻi to:

  • Promote permaculture pathways in professional development
  • Facilitate networking and connectivity among permaculture practitioners
  • Grant diplomas recognizing excellence and achievement
  • Bring permaculture solutions to the challenges of social justice, land regeneration, and climate change
  • Preserve the integrity and quality of the Permaculture Design Course
  • Elevate the status and impact of Permaculture by influencing public policy and private development to improve the quality of life for all
  • PINA builds value for the permaculture community by supporting education and professional development. Read more about PINA’s Mission here.

Interested in learning more? Get the full history of PINA.

Why I joined PINA Members of the PINA Board of Directors tell us why they joined the organization.

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PINA: Our Foundation and Our Future

Jude Hobbs was founding President, serving five momentous and formative years from 2012-2017.

Peter Bane replaced her at that time, allowing her to focus on her exemplary advanced teaching work. He served until October 1, 2018, when he resigned the Presidency and accepted the role of Board Coordinator. Peter was a founding director of the organization and served as its Secretary from 2012-2017. Bob Randall of Houston, Texas replaced him as Secretary and continues to hold that role. 

Peter was later elevated to Executive Director in February 2019, and continues to serve in that capacity, but has retired from staff effective Dec. 31, 2025. Melissa Celko has replaced him as the new Executive Director of PINA as of January 1, 2026.

We are grateful to our past and present directors, officers, and staff, and most especially to those long-serving and distinguished veteran activists who have advanced the cause of permaculture through their decades of selfless service both within and beyond PINA. The present Executive committee, along with Director Marco Chung-shu Lam, and dozens of other pioneering teachers, designers, trustees, and organizers, hold the PINA Professional Diploma, an achievement made possible by the hard work of all who have supported PINA over the years. We proudly note that Executive Director Peter Bane also holds diplomas from the Permaculture Institute – USA, and the British Pc Academy Worknet recognizing his 35 years of service to our movement.

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PINA Staff

 

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PINA Diplomates

PINA has awarded a professional diplomas to people who have demonstrated excellence in the field of permaculture. We highly recommend the services of our diplomates.

Learn more about joining PINA’s Diploma Program

List of PINA Diploma Holders

Allied Organizations

PINA offers organizational membership to non-profits, enterprises, informal local associations and guilds that endorse the permaculture ethics and support PINA’s mission.

Learn about the benefits of becoming an Allied Organization.

List of Allied Organizations

PINA’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

List of PINA's Regional Hubs

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