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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T180000
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SUMMARY:NEWIEE on Campus: Merrimack
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1737386446015{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Sponsor:[/vc_column_text][mk_clients style=”column” column=”4″ count=”1″ clients=”21082″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1737386349495{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Registration is for Merrimack College students only and is handled through the college. \nRising Professionals volunteers will visit the Merrimack College campus to speak with current students about different career pathways in the energy and environmental industry and share their advice on navigating the workplace.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://newiee.org/event/newiee-on-campus-merrimack/
LOCATION:Merrimack College\, 315 Turnpike St\,\, North Andover\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Rising Professionals
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ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org
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SUMMARY:Rhode Island March 2025 Chapter Week - Networking at G Pub
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1728833150994{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Join the RI Chapter of NEWIEE for an evening of networking\, connecting with friends and making new ones! Please register so we can keep track of attendees. BIG thank you to our incredible sponsors: the Office of Energy Resources (Chapter Sponsor) and ACT – The Alliance for Climate Transition (Food Sponsor).[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”16″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_button size=”medium” url=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rhode-island-chapter-networking-night-at-g-pub-tickets-1233038905559?aff=oddtdtcreator” align=”center” margin_top=”30″ margin_bottom=”30″ margin_right=”30″]Registration Link[/mk_button][vc_empty_space height=”50″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738436754262{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nChapter Sponsor \n[/vc_column_text][mk_clients style=”column” column=”1″ height=”150″ clients=”20458″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738436104586{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nFood Sponsor \n[/vc_column_text][mk_clients style=”column” column=”1″ height=”150″ clients=”24562″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://newiee.org/event/rhode-island-march-2025-chapter-week-networking-at-g-pub/
LOCATION:G Pub\, 61 Orange Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02903
CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Rhode Island Chapter
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SUMMARY:Boston Chapter Event
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1739577132841{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n\n\n\n\nJoin NEWIEE’s Boston Chapter for a discussion on transportation electrification and sustainability at the Rivian Showroom in Boston’s Back Bay! Take a closer look at Rivian’s SUVs and trucks and learn more about the policies and programs supporting electric vehicles and transportation decarbonization. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5:30-6:00pm – Networking\n\n\n6:00pm – 6:45pm – Welcome from Rivian\, Panel Discussion\n\nKat Burnham\, Advanced Energy United – Moderator\nKelsey Johnson\, Rivian\nRachel Ackerman\, MassCEC\nNicole Voudren\, Better Together Brain Trust (BT2)\n\n\n6:45-7:30pm – Networking and Ride Alongs in Rivian vehicles\n\nIf you’ve never driven in an EV\, join the Rivian Showroom team for a ride along in a Rivian vehicle. Due to the availability of alcohol at this event\, attendees will only be able to participate in a ride along. Limited rides available and are not guaranteed.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”16″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_button size=”medium” url=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boston-chapter-talks-transportation-decarbonization-at-the-rivian-showroom-tickets-1235027964889?aff=oddtdtcreator” align=”center” id=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boston-chapter-talks-transportation-decarbonization-at-the-rivian-showroom-tickets-1235027964889?aff=oddtdtcreator” margin_top=”30″ margin_bottom=”30″ margin_right=”30″]Registration Link[/mk_button][vc_empty_space height=”50″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1739577346897{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nChapter Sponsor \n[/vc_column_text][mk_clients style=”column” column=”1″ height=”150″ clients=”20640″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1739239387267{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nEvent Sponsor \n[/vc_column_text][mk_clients style=”column” column=”1″ height=”150″ clients=”7949″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://newiee.org/event/boston-chapter-event/
LOCATION:400 Newbury Street\, Suite 900\, 400 Newbury Street\, Suite 900\, Boston\, MA\, 02215\, United States
CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Rhode Island Chapter
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ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org
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SUMMARY:NH Chapter Event
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1739059820889{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Join us for an exciting tour of Penacook Upper Falls in Penacook on Thursday\, the 27th at 10 AM. This location is logistically convenient with ample parking and a compact footprint\, making it an ideal spot for our visit. \nPlease note that all visitors are required to complete a liability waiver to participate in the tour of our hydro projects. We will have copies of the waiver available at the start of the tour\, but we want to ensure that all participants are aware of this requirement in advance. \nAs much of the tour will take place outdoors\, we recommend that attendees dress appropriately for the weather. In the event of severe weather\, we may need to cancel or postpone the tour. Sensible shoes are a must\, as there will be some walking and stairs involved. To fully enjoy the tour\, participants should be comfortable with walking and navigating stairs. \nTo maintain a manageable group size\, we are considering capping the number of participants at 25. \nWe look forward to seeing you there![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”16″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_button size=”medium” url=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nh-chapter-event-penacook-upper-falls-hydro-tour-tickets-1235032488419?aff=oddtdtcreator” align=”center” margin_top=”30″ margin_bottom=”30″ margin_right=”30″]Registration Link[/mk_button][vc_empty_space height=”50″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738436754262{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nChapter Sponsor \n[/vc_column_text][mk_clients style=”column” column=”1″ height=”150″ clients=”3463″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://newiee.org/event/nh-chapter-event/
LOCATION:Penacook\, Concord\, NH\, 03303\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Hampshire Chapter,NEWIEE
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SUMMARY:Western New England March 2025 Chapter Event - Tour of FirstLight's Northfield Mountain
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1739648391080{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Join NEWIEE’s Western New England Regional Chapter for a tour of FirstLight’s Northfield Mountain on Thursday\, March 27! Northfield Mountain is New England’s largest energy storage facility – capable of powering more than 1 million homes for up to 7.5 hours each and every day. The “Mountain” stores energy in an upper pond that is then released through the station when electricity is needed most. \nFirstLight carefully manages over 14\,000 acres of land around their clean energy projects\, providing recreation and educational opportunities to visitors\, including hiking\, rock climbing\, fishing\, camping\, snow shoeing\, and other activities. Following the tour\, if conditions permit we hope you will stay to join the group for more networking on the trails! Trail Map Report \nPlease wear long pants and close-toed shoes. Registration is required for the tour\, and attendance is capped at 15. If there is enough interest\, we may be able to add a second group\, so make sure to join the waitlist if you don’t get one of the first 15 slots![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”16″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_button size=”medium” url=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/western-new-england-chapter-field-trip-to-northfield-mountain-tickets-1233050450089?aff=oddtdtcreator” align=”center” margin_top=”30″ margin_bottom=”30″ margin_right=”30″]Registration Link[/mk_button][vc_empty_space height=”50″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738436999007{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nVenue Sponsor \n[/vc_column_text][mk_clients style=”column” column=”1″ height=”150″ clients=”24114″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://newiee.org/event/western-new-england-march-2025-chapter-event-tour-of-firstlights-northfield-mountain/
LOCATION:FirstLight’s Northfield Mountain\, 99 Millers Falls Rd\, Northfield\, MA\, 01360
CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Western New England Chapter
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SUMMARY:Vermont March 2025 Chapter Event - Visioning & Goal Setting to Grow Careers and Impact
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738436423110{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Join the NEWIEE Vermont Chapter for an evening devoted to professional growth and leadership development in the energy and environmental fields. We’ll hear from an engaging HR speaker who will guide us in visioning and goal setting. Then\, we’ll break into small groups to support each other in setting strong goals and workshop leadership challenges and growth opportunities. These small group discussions will be followed by informal networking to strengthen professional connections within the Vermont Chapter. This will be a great session for early-career professionals and seasoned leaders alike. Join us![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”16″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_button size=”medium” url=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vermont-chapter-visioning-goal-setting-to-grow-careers-and-impact-tickets-1233062977559?aff=oddtdtcreator” align=”center” margin_top=”30″ margin_bottom=”30″ margin_right=”30″]Registration Link[/mk_button][vc_empty_space height=”50″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738436561361{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nChapter Sponsor \n[/vc_column_text][mk_clients style=”column” column=”1″ height=”150″ clients=”23094″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://newiee.org/event/vermont-march-2025-chapter-event-visioning-goal-setting-to-grow-careers-and-impact/
LOCATION:Burlington Electric Department 585 Pine Street Burlington VT\, Burlington Electric Department 585 Pine Street\, Burlington\, VT
CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Vermont Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T130000
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SUMMARY:NEWIEE Rising Professionals Committee Monthly Meetup
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1759156924198{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]You are invited to attend our monthly meetups. Attendees have the opportunity to have a direct impact on the community of Rising Professionals within NEWIEE. We share\, listen\, and grow while discussing themes like imposter syndrome\, emotional intelligence\, leadership styles and so much more. \nGet to know others within the industry by sharing successes or challenges\, plan future events\, and participate in professional development conversations. Occasionally we even invite guest speakers for a presentation or advice. \nWe look forward to seeing you at our next meetup! \nThe meeting reoccurs the fourth Friday of each month from noon to 1pm. Note: these meetings are not recorded.\nClick here to join the meeting. \nYour Rising Professional Co-Chairs\,\nGrace and Tiffany! \nTiffany Hawco\, CHMM\, Environmental Compliance Specialist\, Eversource\nGrace Fletcher\, Renewable Energy Program Coordinator\, Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][mk_page_section min_height=”0″ sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner][vc_separator color=”custom” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#189c8e”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1688408979237{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nSpeakers\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1561121272600{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nPanelists:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-2 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-3 vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”21515″ img_size=”170×170″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-10 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-2 vc_col-xs-8″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1688345433277{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Maria Belen Power\nUndersecretary of Environmental Justice & Equity\nMassachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][mk_toggle title=”Maria’s Bio” el_class=”bio-toggle”]\nMaria Belen Power grew up in Nicaragua in the aftermath of the revolution. She most recently served as the Assistant Executive Director of GreenRoots\, a community-based organization dedicated to improving and enhancing the urban environment and public health in Chelsea. The city has some of the worst air pollution in the state\, predisposing residents to higher rates of cardiovascular disease and respiratory ailments\, including some of the highest rates of COVID-19 of any Massachusetts community. Power oversaw GreenRoots’ environmental justice campaigns and supported the work of the organizing team. She was appointed by President Biden to serve on the newly established White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council. She holds an undergraduate degree in sociology from Augsburg University\, a Master of Public Policy from Tufts University\, and a Certificate in Non-Profit Management and Leadership from the Institute for Nonprofit Practice. \n[/mk_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-2 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-3 vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”21527″ img_size=”170×170″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-10 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-2 vc_col-xs-8″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1689523544756{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Doria Brown\nEnergy Manager\nCity of Nashua – Sustainability[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][mk_toggle title=”Doria’s Bio” el_class=”bio-toggle”]\nDoria is the first ever Energy Manager for the City of Nashua. She is an emerging energy professional bringing seven years of experience to the community she serves. Doria specializes in Energy Portfolio Management\, Renewable Energy Project Management\, and Greenhouse Gas Accounting. Doria has a Bachelor of Science from Franklin Pierce University in Environmental Science with a concentration in Chemistry and Hydrology. She is a strong believer in climate change and that it is the responsibility of all generations to act now so that we will not be regretful later. When she is not working in the City\, Doria enjoys making short form video content on her Earth Stewardess Platform\, tending to her indoor vegetable garden\, and binging Netflix. \n[/mk_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-2 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-3 vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”21512″ img_size=”170×170″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-10 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-2 vc_col-xs-8″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1688345800951{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Nikki Bruno\nVice President\, Clean Technologies\nEversource[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][mk_toggle title=”Nikki’s Bio” el_class=”bio-toggle”]\nNikki is the Vice President of Clean Technologies in Eversource’s gas business unit. She is responsible for advancing clean technologies within the Eversource gas business portfolio to help achieve Eversource’s commitment to carbon neutrality by 2030\, as well as supporting required statewide emissions reductions in Connecticut and Massachusetts. \nAs part of her role\, Nikki evaluates the feasibility of clean technologies\, such as renewable natural gas\, geothermal energy\, methane reduction and hydrogen\, and manages the development and execution of projects incorporating those clean technologies. She plays a lead role in policy efforts regarding the future of natural gas and other strategic initiatives that help Eversource provide safe\, reliable\, and clean energy to meet its customers’ needs. In addition\, Nikki oversees marketing\, customer connections\, and major account management across Eversource’s gas business\, which includes traditional and clean technology offerings. Prior to this role\, Nikki was Eversource’s Director of Clean Technologies. \nBefore joining Eversource\, Nikki was a Project Director of Business Development for Enbridge. She was responsible for the development of new natural gas transmission ventures\, services\, and related energy projects in the Northeast region. She also managed the Enbridge commercial relationship with National Grid. Earlier in her career\, Nikki held environmental permitting positions of increasing responsibility with Enbridge’s predecessor company\, Spectra Energy\, and worked as an environmental consultant specializing in ecological and health risk assessments. \nNikki holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science from Trinity College and a Master of Business Administration degree from the F.W. Olin School of Business at Babson College. \n[/mk_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-2 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-3 vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”21510″ img_size=”170×170″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-10 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-2 vc_col-xs-8″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1689341266189{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nSarah Haggerty\nConservation Biologist and GIS Manager\nMaine Audubon \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][mk_toggle title=”Sarah’s Bio” el_class=”bio-toggle”]\nSarah Haggerty is a Conservation Biologist/GIS Manager for Maine Audubon where she works on a variety of different projects. These include projects associated with aquatic and terrestrial habitat connectivity\, insect population declines\, policy review and advocacy\, and most frequently these days – projects associated with renewable energy. As the lead author on Maine Audubon’s 2019 publication\, Renewable Energy and Wildlife in Maine\, she had an opportunity to dive into the literature to help the public understand the potential impacts to wildlife and their habitats from the siting\, construction\, and operations of renewable energy infrastructure as well as impact avoidance techniques. She also oversaw the development of Maine Audubon’s Renewable Energy Siting Tool which aims to provide resources developers and decision-makers the information they need to locate solar and land-based wind projects in areas that avoid or minimize negative impacts to important wildlife habitats. She was a member of the state’s Environment and Wildlife Working Group for the Maine Offshore Wind Initiative and currently sits on the Advisory Board for the Maine Offshore Wind Research Consortium. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bowdoin College with a major in biology\, and a Master of Science degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation from the University of Maine in Amherst. Prior to joining Maine Audubon\, she worked for 10 years at the Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program where she worked as a regulator for two years and a landscape-scale project manager for many more. \n[/mk_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-2 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-3 vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”21511″ img_size=”170×170″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-10 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-2 vc_col-xs-8″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1688345716236{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Rachel Pachter\nChief Development Officer\nVineyard Wind & Vineyard Offshore[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][mk_toggle title=”Rachel’s Bio” el_class=”bio-toggle”]\nRachel Pachter has over twenty years of experience in U.S. offshore wind development. Rachel leads Vineyard Offshore’s team conducting early-stage activities including technical development\, permitting\, environmental activities\, and community engagement. Rachel led and finalized the approval of the first two offshore wind farms in federal waters of the United States\, including Vineyard Wind 1\, which is now under construction. Rachel navigates the projects she works on through complex regulatory paths at the federal\, state\, and local levels. She engages with critical stakeholder groups to reach agreements essential to the success of the project and the local host communities. Rachel is consistently ranked in global lists of wind energy leaders. Rachel has a degree in Geology from the University of Alaska. \nRachel was recently quoted in a lead business article in the New York Times on the significance of this moment in history for US offshore wind: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/27/business/energy-environment/marthas-vineyard-wind-farm-massachusetts.html#commentsContainer \n[/mk_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1656941045572{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nModerator:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-2 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-3 vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”21396″ img_size=”170×170″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-10 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-2 vc_col-xs-8″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1688346038998{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Sue Kaplan\nFounder\, Sustainable Futures Consulting\nAdjunct Faculty\, University of New Hampshire[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][mk_toggle title=”Sue’s Bio” el_class=”bio-toggle”]\nSue Kaplan is the Founder of Sustainable Futures Consulting. Her firm collaborates with business and institutional leaders to create and integrate their brand values\, strategic communications\, and sustainability practices. Client engagements include developing a brand and marketing platform for a suicide detection technology startup\, facilitating the merger of three groups for a Dartmouth research institute\, and stepping in as an interim communications executive for a national action tank. \nSue also teaches in the University of New Hampshire’s Sustainability Dual Major and is the faculty lead for the B Impact Clinic\, training undergraduates to work with the B Impact Assessment to consult with business clients that are working to become a certified B Corp or supercharging their sustainability practices. \nPrior to consulting\, Sue worked with leaders in federal and state government\, a global corporation\, and nonprofit healthcare systems\, typically managing large projects\, leading strategic communication teams\, bringing stakeholders together\, and busting silos. Her favorite roles include pioneering work in corporate sustainability at Polaroid Corporation and marketing leadership in Massachusetts’ Department of Energy Resources. \nSue’s purpose is to communicate\, collaborate\, and connect people and their ideas to spark sustainable impact\, fulfillment\, and stewardship for a thriving planet. Her volunteer roles align with her purpose\, as a member of NH Businesses for Social Responsibility’s Measure What Matters committee and an advocate on democracy\, climate\, and a just transition for the future. \nSue graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy\, earned a B.A. from Northwestern University and an M.B.A from Simmons University’s School of Management. She adores her husband and two adult sons\, border collie and cats\, as well as friends\, and soon-to-be new friends and associates. Best of all\, she’s out in the woods everyday with her dog! \n[/mk_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/mk_page_section]
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