… Watkins About Olivia Watkins Olivia Watkins (she/her/hers) is a social entrepreneur and impact investor. For the past seven years, she has financed, developed, and operated … biology background to manage and grow environmentally regenerative and socially impactful business operations. Olivia has an MBA from North Carolina State University in … is a collaboration of: Location Online New Haven , CT Related Programs Shifting Power & Resources: Equity and Justice Work in Practice Participants Tagan Engel CBEY Fellows, Experts …
… practices not only has the potential to help decelerate global warming, but also make our food systems more resilient against climate impacts," said Stuart DeCew, Executive Director at CBEY . "In order to do that, we must … and imagination of the generations of people who are closest to the challenges facing our food and agricultural systems. They are our most valuable resources and this new …
… CBEY supports students in building sustainable businesses that are solving some of our planet’s biggest problems. A huge part of this has been via the Sobotka Seed Prize for … This year, the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures focused on solutions in four key areas of urgent action: Protecting and restoring ecosystems and biodiversity Food, … chemicals. Yesenia Gallarado Avila (MEM ’15) is a Principal at Potencia Ventures, an impact investment firm focused on business models that work to improve the lives of lower …
… providing waste management solutions. ReWind Shubh Jain (Yale School of Environment), Courtney Megerian (Yale School of Environment), and Dylan Judd (Yale School of Environment) … and Managing Partner of Echo River Capital, working on climate adaptation by investing in impactful water-related technologies that improve human health, the environment and climate … providing waste management solutions. ReWind Shubh Jain (Yale School of Environment), Courtney Megerian (Yale School of Environment), and Dylan Judd (Yale School of Environment) …
… one I reckon with every day. For me, a sustainable fashion industry is one that tracks the sources of materials and the labor that goes into making our garments. The fashion industry currently is the 2nd leading industry consuming water to … and how easy it is; because that’s what fashion is at its core, an extension of our self-expression, an extension of us. This session paired well with another on what we …
… decided it would not hurt to “just send it.” Turns out, their recyclable EcoRain Poncho, sourced from 100% Brazilian sugarcane and made through a process that also sequesters carbon, took the $25,000 prize. The Impact According to the United Nations Environment Programme , people around the world … Even the applications for the grants themselves were worthwhile, Heller explained. “There’s really nothing to lose,” said Heller. “Also, the process of coming up with the application …
… as part of Startup Yale , was extended this year due to COVID. This year, each of the four finalists received a $2,500 grant to continue working their venture over the summer with … event this fall. Judges recently convened to catch up on the progress of each of the four finalists and to select the prize recipient. Following the final presentations, CBEY Executive Director Stuart DeCew remarked, “Each of the four finalists made remarkable progress this summer. They all demonstrated the creativity and …
… At Yale, Caroline graduated an MBA & MEM joint-degree. Caroline participated in the MIINT Impact Investing competition, won the Net Impact case competition, and served as a CBEY 2050 Fellow. Caroline is currently starting a … At Yale, Caroline graduated an MBA & MEM joint-degree. Caroline participated in the MIINT Impact Investing competition, won the Net Impact case competition, and served as a CBEY 2050 …
… electronics industry; Eliani has devised key marketing strategies for measuring the impact of appeals. Her hobbies are skiing, dancing, swimming and playing basketball and she … electronics industry; Eliani has devised key marketing strategies for measuring the impact of appeals. Her hobbies are skiing, dancing, swimming and playing basketball and she … electronics industry; Eliani has devised key marketing strategies for measuring the impact of appeals. Her hobbies are skiing, dancing, swimming and playing basketball and she …
… communications, and also has interests in climate policy, food justice, and access to resources for marginalized populations. Outside of the classroom, Valeria enjoys writing, … communications, and also has interests in climate policy, food justice, and access to resources for marginalized populations. Outside of the classroom, Valeria enjoys writing, … communications, and also has interests in climate policy, food justice, and access to resources for marginalized populations. Outside of the classroom, Valeria enjoys writing, …