Theron Grim, Hasbro Inc.’s Vice President of Global Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability, oversees Hasbro’s Global ESG and Sustainability Programs, achieving high scores across relevant stakeholder evaluation programs/platforms. In his four years at Hasbro, Theron has developed program/processes and directed the on-time delivery of international GHG/EHS data reporting for all business units, operating assets and business partners. Through cross-company collaboration, he set Science-Based Targets and developed climate risk framework in accordance with TCFD.
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Dallas Kingsbury, MD, is the medical director for two companies:
- Danford Works is a virtual platform that combines personal data analysis and 1:1 coaching to empower people to live their healthiest and most active lives.
- Fountain Life (Naples Center in Florida) is a company dedicated to proactive and personalized medical care via cutting-edge artificial intelligence-enhanced diagnostic testing.
He has been a teaching assistant professor of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine in the Rusk Rehabilitation department at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York City.
His interests range from interventional sports & regenerative medicine to in-depth consultations on maximizing a healthy lifespan.
With all that the world has been going through over the last couple of years, it is always good to hear and share stories of hope. This week we have chosen to share with you a replay of one of our all-time most popular episodes of the Impact Podcast — a conversation with the wonderful and inspiring Colton Burpo, author of “Heaven is for Real.”
We hope you enjoy this very special episode.
Even though the Burpo family has been on a wild ride for the past few years, they still live their life as “normally” as possible. Todd loves fixing things, grilling in the back yard, speaking to audiences all over the world, and a solid afternoon nap. Sonja finds her joy in loving and teaching kids of all ages, raising her own kids and managing their busy schedule, and being the backbone of Heaven is for Real Ministries.
Colton, 21, is busy every day working as an apprentice to an electrician, along with keeping up with speaking events, podcast interviews, and other media opportunities all over the world.
The Burpo Family is deeply committed to their faith in Jesus, and their experiences through the Heaven is for Real journey has only solidified their love of the Lord and their love of the local church. They are passionate about working tirelessly to keep Heaven is for Real Ministries alive and well through the creation of new books and resources as well as through speaking to audiences all over the world.
Nikki Clifton leads UPS’s global philanthropy, social impact, and international community affairs, leveraging the company’s partnerships and logistical acumen to respond to the world’s most pressing social, humanitarian, and environmental needs. Bringing nearly three decades of litigation, legislative affairs, and philanthropic expertise to her role, Nikki oversees The UPS Foundation’s work delivering health and humanitarian aid, eliminating systemic barriers to economic opportunity, building local capacity, and advancing sustainability around the world.
Andy Tay serves as Accenture’s Lead of Accenture Cloud First. Accenture Cloud First is a multi-service group that provides the full stack of cloud solutions spanning strategy, industry-specific cloud journeys, migration and modernization, and secure cloud management, as well as change and talent management to support continuous innovation. Andy is also a member of the Global Management Committee. In his role, Andy shapes Accenture’s thinking on cloud-based business innovation. He is extending the company’s leadership with Accenture’s ecosystem partners and investing in the capabilities, solutions, acquisitions and talent to keep Accenture at the forefront of the market. Andy also oversees Accenture’s partnerships with major and emerging players in public and hybrid cloud, data & AI, and software engineering.
As Booking Holdings’ Vice President of Sustainability, Kate Heiny leads sustainability across Booking Holdings’ operations, products and communities. She is responsible for leading the company’s strategy to help build a more sustainable travel industry as a global leader in the industry, in addition to deepening strategic alignment and impact across the company’s brands. Her team’s remit includes programs focused on product innovation and partner support, as well as collaboration with stakeholders across the industry.
Website: https://www.bookingholdings.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bookingholdings/
X: https://x.com/BookingHoldings
Sustainability Report: https://www.bookingholdings.com/sustainability/
Duncan McIntyre is the CEO and a member of the Board of Directors at Highland Electric Fleets, as well as a serial climate tech entrepreneur. Highland’s mission is to make electric vehicles affordable and accessible for all communities and has become a leader in electrifying student transportation. Prior to founding Highland in 2018, Duncan founded and served as President of Altenex, the first renewable energy marketplace serving Fortune 500 companies, where he built over 2 GW of utility scale renewable energy for corporations.
Katharine Hayhoe is an atmospheric scientist whose research focuses on understanding the impacts of climate change on people and the planet. She is the Chief Scientist for The Nature Conservancy and a Horn Distinguished Professor and Endowed Professor of Public Policy and Public Law at Texas Tech University. She has served as a lead author for the Second, Third, and Fourth U.S. National Climate Assessments and her work has resulted in over 125 peer-reviewed papers, abstracts, and other publications. She is the author of the best-selling book Saving Us: A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World. She also hosts the PBS Digital Series Global Weirding and is a co-founder of Science Moms. Hayhoe is a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union and the American Scientific Affiliation, an Honourary Fellow of the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society, an Oxfam Sister of the Planet, and the World Evangelical Alliance’s Climate Ambassador. She has been named to lists including the TIME 100 Most Influential People and Fortune’s 50 World’s Greatest Leaders, received a number of awards including the National Center for Science Education’s Friend of the Planet Award, the American Geophysical Union’s Climate Communication Prize and Ambassador Award, and the Sierra Club’s Distinguished Service Award, and is a United Nations Champion of the Earth in Science and Innovation.
As the managing director of sustainability for Alaska Airlines, Ryan Spies is accountable for the development and implementation of the long-term strategy, operational and financial performance of environmental sustainability and the Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) program at the company. In this role, Ryan holds the deep and direct responsibility for the continued evolution of Alaska’s strategy and plans to manage and reduce its carbon footprint, and to achieve Alaska’s environmental sustainability goals. That includes initiatives to scale up use of sustainable aviation fuel, drive operational efficiency, cultivate and leverage new technologies related to achieving these goals including carbon removals, mitigate the impact of climate change on the business, and develop new ways to engagement stakeholders in enabling the journey.
Aliia Roza’s early life was marked by her training as an intelligence officer in Russia, where she was involved in complex operations. After many successful and dangerous missions targeting drug and human traffickers, and multiple traumatic experiences, she made a life-altering decision to leave that career behind, moved to Europe and reinvented herself, entering the fashion and media industries. Aliia built a successful public relations firm and became a well-known figure in luxury events and high society. Today, she leverages her platform to empower women globally, offering mentorship and advice on resilience, transformation, and personal branding. Aliia’s story is a testament to the power of reinvention and the pursuit of purpose in life. She is also involved in various philanthropic endeavors and frequently speaks at conferences and events focused on women’s empowerment and leadership.
- If you are struggling with the aftermath of sexual trauma and need assistance, visit rainn.org or call 800-656-HOPE.
- If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts call or text the suicide hotline at 988 for emotional support.