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March 11, 2025
Inspiring and Supporting Young Athletes with Adam Blumenfeld of Varsity Brands
Adam Blumenfeld is Chief Executive Officer of Varsity Brands, a leading company in the school spirit industry, encompassing two key divisions: BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit. The company provides various products and services, including sports apparel, cheerleading uniforms, and graduation essentials for students nationwide. Prior to being named CEO in 2017, Adam served in the […]
March 6, 2025
Innovating Sustainability with Kurt Kurzawa of the Plastics Industry Association
Kurt is the Senior Director, Sustainability & Packaging at the Plastics Industry Association where he leads the Flexible Film Recycling Alliance, a self-funded membership group representing the end-to-end flexible plastic film value chain, which serves as the central forum to promote and improve the flexible film recycling ecosystem. He has more than 15 years’ retail […]
March 4, 2025
Delivering Sustainable Solutions with Karen Ellis of FedEx
As Chief Sustainability Officer at FedEx, Karen Ellis leads the global sustainability strategy for the world’s largest global express transportation company. Ellis’ deep technical expertise across engineering, environmental compliance, and aviation informs her solutions-oriented approach to leadership and her work guiding FedEx towards a goal of carbon neutral global operations by 2040. John Shegerian: Get […]
February 27, 2025
Transforming the Technology Lifecycle with Diamond McKenna of Diamond Assets
As the CEO and Co-Founder of Diamond Assets, Diamond McKenna has transformed the landscape of technology lifecycle management. Her forward-thinking approach and dedication to sustainable practices have positioned Diamond Assets as a leader in the responsible reuse and management of Apple devices for schools and businesses, creating significant value for institutions nationwide. John Shegerian: Do you have a suggestion for a […]
February 25, 2025
Driving Responsible Travel with Jean Garris Hand of Hilton
With over 20 years of experience in sustainability, environmental and social impact programs, Hilton’s Jean Garris Hand is a seasoned leader with deep hospitality sector expertise. As VP and Head of Sustainability, Jean leads Travel with Purpose, which is Hilton’s global enterprise-wide strategy to drive responsible travel across over 8,300 properties operating in 138 countries […]
February 20, 2025
Shaping the Future of ITAD with Todd Zegers of CXtec
Todd Zegers brings a wealth of experience, entrepreneurial spirit, and a passion for innovation to his role as CEO of CXtec. With nearly two decades of leadership in IT asset disposition (ITAD) and reverse logistics, Todd has been a driving force in shaping sustainable, customer-focused technology solutions that deliver real value. supports enterprises throughout the […]
February 18, 2025
Creating Value for People and the Planet with Erin Baudo Felter of Okta
Erin Baudo Felter is the Vice President of Global Impact at Okta and is responsible for leveraging Okta’s people, products and corporate resources – to create long-term value for people and the planet. Okta is the leading independent partner for Identity management. The company’s vision is to free everyone to safely use any technology, proving […]
February 13, 2025
Innovating Regenerative Medicine with Dr. Steven Sampson of the Orthohealing Center
This discussion is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or establish a doctor-patient relationship. Information shared on the podcast should not replace consultation with a healthcare provider. Always consult your physician or a qualified health provider with any questions about a medical condition or before making health decisions based on […]
February 11, 2025
Dishing Up Big Vegan Flavor with Nisha Vora
Nisha Vora is a New York Times Best Selling cookbook author, content creator, and former lawyer known for her innovative approach to vegan cooking. After graduating from Harvard Law School in 2012 and working as a lawyer, she exchanged her casebooks for cookbooks to follow her dream in the food world by creating Rainbow Plant Life, the vegan […]
February 4, 2025
Driving the Future of Mobility with Steve Kosowski and Alex Pawlowski of Kia America
Steve Kosowski is Manager, Long Range Strategy & Planning at Kia North America. Steve’s responsibilities are mainly focused on EV product planning and portfolio strategy, EV infrastructure, and pre-sale regulatory compliance, including ZEV (Zero Emissions Vehicles) compliance, but also some CAFÉ and GHG matters. Alex Pawlowski is a Senior Regulatory Strategy Specialist at Kia America, […]
January 28, 2025
Investing in Social Impact with Justina Nixon-Saintil of IBM
Justina Nixon-Saintil drives the initiatives that enable IBM and its employees to transform their altruism into reality for communities and the planet, with a focus on career readiness and environmental sustainability. Justina leads IBM’s efforts across skilled employee volunteerism, education partnerships, and curricula to invest in the future of work, with a groundbreaking commitment to […]
January 21, 2025
Driving a Sustainable Future with Adam Gromis of Uber
Adam is Uber’s global lead for electrification policy. He lives in Oakland and works in San Francisco. Sustainability and cross-disciplinary engagement are running themes throughout his work experience across the nonprofit, government, and business sectors. John Shegerian: Do you have a suggestion for a Rockstar Impact Podcast guest? Go to impactpodcast.com and just click “Be […]
