Good Work Resources
Designing a Career for a Just and Sustainable World
Saturday, March 13, 2021
"Good Work" Event Information
Please review carefully and note the ZOOM links for different sessions and expo rooms.
7:30 am - 1:00 pm PST Help Desk Room
Use this room if you need help or have any questions on which ZOOM room you need for your next session or expo room.
ZOOM room link: Help Desk ZOOM Link
Sessions
8:00 am - 11:30 am PST
There are six sessions taking place between 8:00 am and 11:30 am PST. These sessions will follow different formats, ranging from fireside chats, panels, and workshops. Each session is assigned a unique ZOOM link, which you can find below. For more detailed information about each session please visit our program page, which you can find here: "Good Work" information page.
8:00 - 8:30 am
Impacting Change at Work: How you can make a difference
In this opening conversation, we'll present an overview of the latest trends in the changing landscape of social impact and sustainability roles and jobs with key insights from Ellen Weinreb and Mohan Sivaloganathan.
Speakers:
- Mohan Sivaloganathan, Net Impact Board Member and CEO, Our Turn
- Ellen Weinreb, Managing Director, Weinreb Group Sustainability Recruiting, and CEO and President, Ellen Weinreb CSR Consulting
ZOOM link: Impacting Change at Work ZOOM Link
8:35 - 9:05 am
A Day in the Life: The Work "Flow" of Social Impact professionals
Learn the career journeys and day-to-day roles of three different professionals from the philanthropic, corporate, and nonprofit sectors who are all working on the increasingly important issues of water stewardship and forest conservation.
Speakers:
- Paul Wolfe, Walton Family Foundation, Program Officer, Environmental Program
- Matt Inbusch, International Paper Company, Manager, Natural Capital Stewardship
- Lisa Lord, Longleaf Alliance, Conservation Program Director
ZOOM link: A Day in the Life: ZOOM link
8:35 - 9:05 am
Communicating the Path to Net Zero
Sustainability leaders from Shell and AT&T will provide you with a better understanding of how large companies are staying accountable to their ambitious commitments, and what skills and perspectives are needed to do this challenging work.
Speakers:
- Erik Wohlgemuth, Future 500, COO; E2, Chapter Leader, Pacific Northwest Chapter
- Shannon Carroll, AT&T Corporate External Affairs, Director of Global Environmental Sustainability
- Akilah Leblanc, Shell, Regional Manager U.S. New Energies Research and Technology
ZOOM link: Communicating the Path to Net Zero: ZOOM link
9:05 - 9:35 am PST
Getting to Know Each Other in Wonder
Take a break and join us in Wonder to network with attendees and speakers. Make connections, have awkward small talk, and exchange LinkedIn info! Here are some tips and best practices to improve your Wonder experience.
NOTE: Please use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge browsers on a laptop or desktop computer to use Wonder. Mobile devices and tablets are not supported.
Wonder Link: Wonder Networking Invite Link
9:35 - 10:05 am PST
Coming Out of Your Plastic Shell
Learn about what a career fighting plastic pollution looks like in this thought-provoking chat with circular economy and plastic sustainability experts from Shell and Greenbiz.
Speakers:
- Helmut Brenner, Shell, Sustainability Manager
- Lauren Phipps, Greenbiz, Director and Senior Analyst on Circular Economy
ZOOM link: Coming Out of Your Plastic Shell ZOOM Link
9:35 - 10:05 am PST
Creating Influence and Impact: The Future of Learning and Work
Learn the kinds of "soft skills" that are increasingly becoming relevant to have influence and impact within your company or organization, especially in the area of sustainability and social responsibility.
Speakers:
- Erika Webb-Hughes, Pearson, Vice President of Sustainability & West Coast Government Affairs
- Bianca Tamagnini, Pearson, Senior Manager, Sustainability
ZOOM link: Creating Impact: The Future of Learning and Work ZOOM Link
10:10 - 11:30am PST
Interactive Career Workshop with Shannon Houde
Join Shannon Houde from Walk of Life Coaching for an interactive career workshop aimed at helping you reconnect with your purpose and gain practical tools to go further toward creating a better world for you and others.
Speaker:
- Shannon Houde, Founder, Walk of Life Coaching
ZOOM link: Interactive Career Workshop ZOOM Link
Expo Rooms
11:45 - 1:00 pm PST
It's networking time! Hop into different rooms and engage in one-on-one and group conversations with social impact and sustainability leaders from different companies and organizations. There are also three thematic rooms, focused on "Impact Investing", "BCorps/Social Entrepreneurship", and "CSR" (Corporate Social Responsibility). Each expo booth is assigned a unique ZOOM link, which you can find below. Additionally, you'll see the names and titles of all participating representatives.
Company & Organization Rooms
Emiliano Duenas, Lead College Recruiting Manager, AT&T
Josh Bellinger, College Recruiting Team, AT&T
Anthesis Consulting Booth ZOOM Link
Emma Armstrong, Executive Director
Skye Lei, Principal Consultant, Anthesis Consulting
Mekdeem Wright, Consultant, Anthesis Consulting
James McLean, Program Lead, Emerging Talent, Best Buy
David Yussen, Director, Decision Science
Josh Pansch, Reverse Supply Chain Analyst
Marina Gurland, Talent Acquisition Specialist, BSR
Andrew Green, Director, Head of Environmental Sustainability Office, Capital One
Clara Salter, Marketing and Communications Manager, Future 500
Kellen Klein, Director
Kim Tran, Head of Strategic Partnerships, Impaakt
Bunmi Ekundare, Corporate Responsibility Manager, Intel
International Paper Company Booth ZOOM Link
Matt Inbusch, Manager, Natural Capital Stewardship, International Paper Co.
Devin Giles, Manager, Renewable Solutions, International Paper Co.
Jim Hanna, Director, Datacenter Community Development, Microsoft
Adonis Trujillo, Program Manager, Microsoft
Megan Shea, Chief Programmatic and Strategic Partnerships Officer, Net Impact
Norton LifeLock Booth ZOOM Link
Kim Allman, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility and Global Government Affairs, Norton Lifelock
Obran Cooperative Cooperation Booth ZOOM Link
Adam Rose, Head of Strategic Initiatives, Obran Cooperative Corporation
Joseph Cureton, Chief Coordinating Officer
Taylor Rhine, External Relations Advisor - Projects & Technology, Shell
Dakota Stormer, Carbon Opportunities Analyst, Shell
Sharief Moghazy, Implementation Manager - Resources, Renewable Power & Heating, Shell Ventures
Kelly Cure, Co-Founder and Head of Growth, Skillful.ly
Walk of Life Coaching Booth ZOOM Link
Shannon Houde, Career, Executive & EQ Coach, Connector, Published Author, and Founder of Walk of Life Coaching
Sadie Finch, Walk of Life Coaching
Themed Rooms
Cecily Joseph, Chair, Board of Directors, Net Impact; Former Vice President, Corporate Responsibility Symantec Corporation
Dave Stangis, Advisor, Board Director, Entrepreneur in Residence, Author, Founder and CEO, 21C IMPACT
Jennifer Silberman, VP, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), YETI
Suzanne Fallender, Director, Corporate Responsibility, Intel
Mark Spears, Founder and Chief Strategist, Common + Value
Impact Investing Room ZOOM Link
John Larkin, Senior Marketing Manager, Head of Impact Investments, Avenue Capital
Stephanie Gripne, Founder & CEO, Impact Finance Center
Vicky Lay, Partner, Head of Impact Investing, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Chair, Artesian Investments
Anna Cable, Independent Consultant and Strategist
Social Entrepreneurs/BCorps Room ZOOM Link
Gagan Levy, Founder/CEO, Guru Media Solutions
Jeremy Black, Co-Founder, Sambazon
Myra Nishizaki, Senior Brand Manager, Ideal Living
Jenna White, Senior Manager, Integrated Marketing, Sambazon
12:45 - 1:30
When you're done networking in the Expo, go hang out in Wonder and meet new people!
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