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Solving Agricultural Challenges with Mary Jane Melendez of General Mills

Mary Jane Melendez stewards General Mills’ sustainability and philanthropy efforts and is responsible for advancing collaboration and integration across the organization to achieve company-wide Global Impact commitments. Subscribe For The Latest Impact UpdatesSubscribe to get the latest Impact episodes delivered right to your inbox each week!Invalid email address We promise not to spam you or…

Creating Circularity for the Tech Industry with Mary Curtiss of HP

As the leader of HP’s Sustainable IT Professional Services, Mary Curtiss is responsible for forming new alliances with customers and partners to drive down the impact of technology on the environment. While at HP, Mary has had a broad range of responsibilities within the umbrella of climate action. She was responsible for creating HP’s first…

Amplifying Sustainability Principles with Jeffrey Whitford

Jeffrey Whitford is the Vice President of Sustainability & Social Business Innovation for MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a $11 billion global science and technology company committed to enhancing the human experience through curiosity and sustainability. Subscribe For The Latest Impact UpdatesSubscribe to get the latest Impact…

Celebrating Supplier Diversity with Shardé Marchewski of Wayfair

ShardĂ© Marchewski serves as Wayfair’s Head of Supplier Diversity and is focused on ensuring the company’s commercial strategy is inclusive of underrepresented groups. At present, she is focused on increasing Wayfair’s assortment of products from Black designers and makers while also establishing the company’s roadmap for supplier diversity. She has been at Wayfair for over…

Making Sustainable Fashion a Reality with Vanessa Barboni Hallik of Another Tomorrow

Vanessa Barboni Hallik is the Founder and CEO of Another Tomorrow. She is also an investor in early-stage companies and currently serves on the Boards of the Accountability Counsel and the Carr Center for Human Rights at the Harvard Kennedy School. Subscribe For The Latest Impact UpdatesSubscribe to get the latest Impact episodes delivered right…

Innovating for Social Change with Matt Johanson of Discover

In his 25 years at Discover, Matt Johanson has held leadership roles across Information Technology, Discover’s global Payments’ business, Lean Management, Human Resources and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I). Subscribe For The Latest Impact UpdatesSubscribe to get the latest Impact episodes delivered right to your inbox each week!Invalid email address We promise not to spam…

Protecting Privacy Through Innovation with Maurice Uenuma of Blancco

Maurice Uenuma is VP & GM, Americas and a security strategist at Blancco, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to deliver the world’s leading data erasure, IT asset disposition, and mobile lifecycle solutions to address privacy, security, and sustainability needs. Previously, Maurice was Vice President, Federal & Enterprise with Tripwire, supporting the federal government and large…

Driving ESG Progress with Robyn Luhning of Wells Fargo

Robyn Luhning is Wells Fargo & Company’s Chief Sustainability Officer, responsible for driving enterprise Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) programs, and leading progress against the company’s climate and other sustainability initiatives. She is also leading the development of the Wells Fargo Institute for Sustainable Finance, which will serve as a hub for the bank’s climate-related…

Designed to Heal with Dr. Jonathan Leary of Remedy Place

Dr. Jonathan Leary of Remedy Place is a renowned expert in the field of holistic and sports medicine, known for his deep understanding of the interconnectedness of the human body and his dedication to promoting wellness. With a doctorate in chiropractic medicine, he has gained extensive experience working with professional athletes and industry leaders, helping…

Empowering Millions to Embrace Healthy Living with Saeju Jeong of Noom

As Co-founder and Executive Chairman of Noom, a consumer-led digital health platform, Saeju Jeong has spent 15 years building a passionate team dedicated to the mission of helping people everywhere live healthier lives. Through a powerful combination of human coaching, psychology, and technology, Saeju and Noom are empowering “Noomers” to take control of their health…

Creating Impactful Building Designs for the Future with Anthony Brower of Gensler

As a global leader of Gensler’s Climate Action & Sustainability practice, Anthony Brower creates cascading design impacts by connecting patterns that scale from space planning to urban design. He is a climate architect that teaches passive design solutions to the next generation of architects as a professor at the University of Southern California. Anthony participates…

Advancing Environmental Sustainability with Andrea Murphy of Panasonic North America

Andrea Murphy is currently serving as Director of Environmental Affairs and Sustainability for Panasonic North America. She believes we all have a valuable role to play when it comes to impacting the world around us and is proud to be part of the team at Panasonic working towards the company’s corporate mission of making the…