Sustainability at DePaul Conference

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The inaugural Sustainability at DePaul Conference is scheduled for Friday, May 7 and Saturday, May 8, 2021.

About this Event
Hosted by the DePaul University Master of Sustainable Management Program and DePaul's Net Impact Chapter.

More circular business practices are needed in every industry if we hope to seriously combat climate change, while caring for a growing human population. With 80% of DePaul graduates staying in the Chicago region upon graduation, the University's Sustainability Community has the opportunity to positively impact our region in the near future. This two-part conference will connect current students, alumni and regional sustainability experts across multiple industries with a goal of highlighting the broad work that is being done in the name of sustainability, while also giving them a chance to learn about the latest trends in the sector to foster a stronger and more impactful sustainability community for our city. Join DePaul University for the inaugural Sustainability at DePaul Conference. Stay tuned for more details!

Day 1
11-11:10 am: Welcome & Introduction
Salma Ghanem | Interim Provost, DePaul University
11:10-11:55 am: Future of Food Panel
Moderator: Barbara Willard | Associate Professor, Communication Studies, DePaul University
Robin Carter | Team Leader, Dollar Channel, Unilever & Owner, The Carter Consulting Group
Chaoran Jin | Managing Director, Keystone Capital Inc.
Stephanie Lind | Founder, Elohi Strategic Advisors
Michael Natale | Global Growth Platform Leader for Plant Based Protein, Ingredion
11:55 am-12:25 pm: Fireside Chat
Moderator: Hugh Bartling | Associate Professor, Public Policy Studies, School of Public Service, Sustainable Urban Development, DePaul University
12:25-12:55 pm: Group Networking
12:55-1:00 pm: Day One Closing Remarks
Virginia Head | President, DePaul Net Impact Chapter

Day 2
11-11:45 am: DePaul Alumni in Sustainability Panel
Moderator: Kevin Sofen | Adjunct Professor, DePaul University & Business Development Manager, W.S. Darley & Co.
Claire Habel | Commercial Program Manager, Community Climate Collaborative
Ryan Henderson | Director, Innovation & Digital Transformation, Conexus Indiana
Jennifer Long | Associate Executive Director, Surge for Water
Baylee Ritter | Youth Coordinator, The Ocean Project
Prachi Sharma | Project Manager, Slipstream Group
11:45 am-12:15 pm: DePaul Sustainability Student Group Overviews
DePaul Climate Reality
DePaul Fair Trade Committee
DePaul Net Impact
DePaul Trees
DePaul Student Government Association
12:15-1:00 pm: Job Search Workshop with the CMC
Madeleine Shaw | Assistant Director, Kellstadt Graduate School of Business, DePaul University

For additional information, please contact gbrigand@depaul.edu

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Co-hosted with: Department of Environmental Science and Studies, DePaul Net Impact

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