Previous Impact Episodes
Impact with John Shegerian produces new episodes every week. Visit regularly to explore our archive of past conversations below.
Identifying the Power of Technology for Social Good with June Sugiyama of Vodafone
June Sugiyama, the Director of Vodafone Americas Foundation, has been in corporate philanthropy for more than 20 years, specializing in identifying the power of technology for social good. She’s led the Foundation’s transition towards empowering women and girls through technology, because that’s where the gaps were, especially within their own tech sector, and where she…
Fostering an Inclusive, Sustainable Culture with Kami Hoskins of GoDaddy
As Senior Director of Legal Operations and Training and Head of Corporate Sustainability & ESG at GoDaddy, Kami Hoskins leads strategy and innovation for GoDaddy’s legal department. She develops curriculum and trains employees on topics such as anti-discrimination/anti-harassment, positive employee relations, compliance, and privacy. Subscribe For The Latest Impact UpdatesSubscribe to get the latest Impact…
Innovating for a Social Impact Vision with Hannah Kowalski of Warby Parker
Warby Parker’s Hannah Kowalski is an experienced cross-functional collaborator with a commitment to social impact, innovation, and sustainability. As the Director of Social Innovation at Warby Parker, Hannah oversees the company’s Buy a Pair, Give a Pair program, carbon neutrality efforts, and ESG reporting. She also serves as the Executive Director of the Warby Parker…
Working Toward a Nature-Positive Future with Dee Yang of McKinsey & Company
Dee Yang is a Partner in McKinsey’s New York office and co-leads Natural Capital and Nature. She focuses on the nexus of climate and financial institutions to unlock capital flow for climate solutions. She leads McKinsey’s global collaboration with the Mission Possible Partnership to establish decarbonization pathways for hard to abate sectors. Subscribe For The…
Transforming the Parking Experience with Josh Feinberg of ABM
Josh Feinberg is Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer of ABM. He is responsible for all strategy and transformation for the company, including strategy and innovation, transformation management, and operational excellence with a focus on driving long-term profitable growth. https://www.abm.com/abm_event/abm-enhances-air-traveler-experience-at-u-s-airports-with-its-integrated-smart-parking-solution/ https://www.abm.com/abm_event/abm-wins-prestigious-innovative-facility-of-the-year-award-at-2022-npa-innovation-awards/ https://www.abm.com/abm_event/abm-redefines-parking-infrastructure-and-driver-experience-with-debut-of-abmvantage-integrated-mobility-solution/ Subscribe For The Latest Impact UpdatesSubscribe to get the latest…
Helping Businesses and Investors Achieve Sustainability Goals with John Mennel of Deloitte
John Mennel is a Strategy Leader and Managing Director in Deloitte’s Sustainability, Climate & Equity practice. He leads a cross-business team, which is developing technology- and analytics-enabled tools to help companies and investors set and implement decarbonization plans, commercialize abatements, and understand climate-related risks. Subscribe For The Latest Impact UpdatesSubscribe to get the latest Impact…
Transforming Buildings for a Better Planet with Mark Reinbold of Johnson Controls
Mark Reinbold is Vice President, Sustainable Infrastructure at Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. He and his diverse, global team of innovators are transforming buildings and infrastructure to enable mission-critical activities and achieve net zero and sustainability goals for a better planet. These programs and projects reduce millions in emissions…
Pioneering Shoes for a Cleaner Planet with Aileen Lerch of Allbirds
Aileen leads sustainability at Allbirds, which includes work like Project M0.0NSHOT, the toolkit for the world’s first net zero carbon shoe; and Allbirds’ Flight Plan, an ambitious strategy to cut the company’s carbon emissions in half by 2025, and to near zero by 2030. With a Masters in Environmental Engineering from Stanford, Aileen conducted climate…
Designing Purposeful Impact Strategies with Kevval Hanna of Edelman
Kevval Hanna, Edelman’s Senior Vice President of Social Impact and Sustainability, is an experienced strategist, passionate about the collaborative power of business, philanthropy and government. As a thought leader with deep practical experiences in social impact, economic development, financial inclusion, equity, sustainability, philanthropy and stakeholder engagement she leads with humility. From the lens of a…
Charging Toward an Electrified Future with Mark Hawkinson of ABM
Mark Hawkinson is President of the Technical Solutions Group at ABM, which is a key part of driving organic growth and profitability for the entire company. From ensuring equipment reliability to providing preventative maintenance and generating guaranteed energy savings, Technical Solutions team members are helping clients by delivering the essential and mission critical services needed…
Embracing Integrity and Character with Steve Scott
Steve Scott wears many hats throughout the industry of golf and his passion for the game and zest for life shines through in every role. Steve is a Certified PGA Professional and Founder of the Silver Club Golfing Society. His passion for teaching has been showcased as the Director of Instruction for Golfweek and has…
Cultivating Citizen Philanthropists with Nicola Acutt of VMware
Nicola J. Acutt, Ph.D., is Vice President, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) in the Office of the CTO for VMware, a global leader in cloud computing and virtualization technology. Nicola is a change maker, thought leader, and strategist whose leadership experience spans business, government, and nonprofits. She is responsible for sustainability across operations, product, and…