Success Stories and Expert Advice

Turning Underwear Manufacturing Inside Out

Jeff Denby, Chief Creative Officer & Founder, PACT Apparel

As a twenty-something working in web development and design, Jeff Denby took a life-changing trip to a manufacturing plant in China.

A Winding Path Into Nonprofit Consulting

Soumya Korde, Consultant, The Bridgespan Group

The Path to Social Entrepreneurship: Hard Work and Honest Tea

Seth Goldman, President & Tea-EO, Honest Tea

Seth presides over one of the greenest (and most successful) beverage companies in the world, Honest Tea.

A Corporate Citizenship Career Driven by Service Learning

Laura Asiala, Director of Corporate Citizenship, Dow Corning Corporation

Sticking with a single company for nearly three decades might seem daunting to some, but Laura Asiala has approached her career at special materials manufacturer Dow Corning Corporation with extraordinary energy and dedication.

Finding Her Place In Education, Nonprofits, and the Writing Life

Allison Jones, Editor, Idealist.org

Allison Jones always wanted to work in education – and for most of her younger years, that meant teaching... until she realized that career path wasn't for her.

No Time for Resting on His Laurels, There's Corporate Change to Be Made

Kwasi Mitchell, Senior Manager, Deloitte Consulting LLP

On his way to a PhD in chemistry, Kwasi had a brief exchange with his advisor that changed the course of his career.

Putting 'Human' Back in Human Resources

Susan Camberis, HR Director, Baxter Healthcare Corporation

At Baxter, Susan works with employees in the company’s supply chain and is involved in integrating sustainability into Baxter’s HR practices.

From Classroom to Kitchen: Revolutionizing the School Lunch

Kirsten Tobey, Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer, Revolution Foods

Kirsten had a notion to change how kids eat and co-founded a full-blown social venture that feeds kids healthy meals in schools across the country.

Sourcing a New Career Path in Sustainable Supply Chains

Simon Perry, Global Sustainable Palm Oil Sourcing Manager, Johnson & Johnson

Simon Perry knew he was making a big investment of time and money when he enrolled in the MBA program at Cranfield School of Management in the UK. He was looking to change both industries and functional areas in his next career move, so he began his job search almost as soon as he started his program.

Corporate Experience Doesn't Go to Waste for Social Entrepreneur

Parag Gupta, Founder, Waste Ventures

In the aftermath of the Sept. 11 tragedy, Parag knew he wanted to work in service. His first step was to do his research.