2018 Impact Summit 

Net Impact Boston (NIB) is the local chapter of Net Impact, a global association formed to mobilize professionals to use their careers to drive transformational change in their workplaces and the world. Our chapter includes Boston Area professionals who represent the public sector, area nonprofits, and a variety of business sectors ranging from investing to human resources. Our members are committed to practicing and promoting the principles of social responsibility throughout the local community.

Net Impact Boston Professional Chapter

<H2>**UPDATE**</H2>
The Impact Summit has SOLD OUT for 2018. Thank you so much for your interest. 
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<H2>The sixth annual Impact Summit will be held on February 9, 2018 featuring keynote speakers Stephen Ritz and Bob Massie!</H2>
<H3>About the 2018 Impact Summit: </H3>
Now in its sixth year, the Impact Summit is organized through a collaborative effort between NIB and Net Impact and MBA chapters. The annual Impact Summit brings together Boston-area professionals and MBA students for a full day of engaging discussions about how to make lasting social and environmental impact with their careers. The Impact Summit features speakers and exhibitors from the corporate, nonprofit, and government sectors.
Interested in joining Net Impact? <A HREF="https://www.netimpact.org/about/why-join" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Join here</A>! Note: Premium members receive discounted pricing on the Impact Summit! 
Download the event app for updates on speakers and sessions. EventsXD (event ID 4642), also viewable <A HREF="https://www2.eventsxd.com/event/4642/impactsummit2018/home" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</A>. 
<H5>Work for a social impact-focused organization? Consider becoming a sponsor! Benefits include a table during the Impact Summit Expo, inclusion in event marketing, and complementary conference passes. For more information, please contact Matt Ng at <A HREF="mailto:mng@netimpactboston.org" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">mng@netimpactboston.org</A>.</H5>
<H3>Agenda: </H3>
9:30 am - 10:00 am  Registration / Coffee
10:00 am - 11:00 am  Opening Keynote
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<LI><A HREF="https://netimpactboston.org/impact-summit/opening-keynote-stephen-ritz/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Stephen Ritz</A>, Author, Educator, Innovator, Urban Farmer</LI>
</UL>
 
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11:15 am - 12:15 pm Session One
Track One (Sustainability): Fair-trade and Ethical Sourcing: Supply Chain in Consumer Goods (Presented by Boston University)
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<LI><A HREF="https://netimpactboston.org/impact-summit/session-one-sustainability-jesse-last/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jesse Last</A>, Director Cocoa Sourcing & Strategic Planning, Taza Chocolate</LI>
<LI><A HREF="https://netimpactboston.org/impact-summit/session-one-sustainability-david-sachs/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">David Sachs</A>, General Manager of Bay State Milling’s Mini-Milling and Blending business unit.</LI>
<LI><A HREF="https://netimpactboston.org/impact-summit/session-one-sustainability-ravdeep-jaidka/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ravdeep Jaidka</A>, Oke USA</LI>
<LI><A HREF="http://netimpactboston.org/impact-summit/session-one-sustainability-cathy-resler/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Cathy Resler</A>, Head of Global Sustainability at Ocean Spray Cranberries</LI>
<LI><A HREF="http://netimpactboston.org/impact-summit/session-one-sustainability-esther-leibel/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Esther Leibel</A>, Assistant Professor of Strategy & Innovation, BU (moderator)</LI>
</UL>
Track Two (Design and Innovation): Tech and Sustainability (Presented by Net Impact Boston Professional Chapter)
<UL>
<LI><A HREF="http://netimpactboston.org/impact-summit/session-one-design-and-innovation-stefan-pagacik/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Stefan Pagacik</A>, Co-Founder, The Impact Navigator </LI>
<LI><A HREF="http://netimpactboston.org/impact-summit/session-one-design-and-innovation-paul-varadian/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Paul Varadian</A>, CEO, AI Sims </LI>
<LI><A HREF="http://netimpactboston.org/impact-summit/session-one-design-and-innovation-suchi-gopal/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Suchi Gopal</A>, Professor, BU</LI>
<LI><A HREF="https://netimpactboston.org/impact-summit/session-three-design-and-innovation-alexander-dale/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Alexander Dale</A>, MIT Solve (moderator)</LI>
</UL>
Track Three (Business and Impact): Social Impact Consulting (Presented by Tufts Fletcher) 
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<LI><A HREF="https://netimpactboston.org/impact-summit/session-one-business-and-impact-stacy-neal/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Stacy Neal</A>, FSG</LI>
<LI><A HREF="https://netimpactboston.org/impact-summit/session-one-business-and-impact-don-reed/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Don Reed</A>, PwC</LI>
<LI><A HREF="http://netimpactboston.org/impact-summit/session-one-design-and-innovation-marlena-wisniak/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Marlena Wisniak</A></LI>
<LI><A HREF="http://netimpactboston.org/impact-summit/session-one-business-and-impact-emily-gannam/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Emily Gannam</A>, The Fletcher School (moderator)</LI>
</UL>
 
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12:15 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch and Expo
 
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1:45 pm - 2:45 pm Session Two
Track One (Sustainability): Clean Energy and Renewables (presented by Northeastern)
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<LI><A HREF="https://netimpactboston.org/impact-summit/session-two-sustainability-joe-rife-phd/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mr. Joe Rife</A>, Director MechE Alliance Program at MIT; Innovation Executive at Greentown Labs </LI>
<LI><A HREF="https://netimpactboston.org/impact-summit/session-two-sustainability-bradford-swing/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mr. Bradford Swing</A>, Director of Energy Policy, City of Boston, Office of the Mayor</LI>
<LI><A HREF="https://netimpactboston.org/impact-summit/session-two-sustainability-andre-richter/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mr. Andre Richter</A>, Managing Consultant, Innogy Consulting</LI>
<LI><A HREF="https://netimpactboston.org/impact-summit/session-two-sustainability-ted-wiley/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mr. Ted Wiley</A>, Co-Founder and CEO at Baseload Renewables</LI>
<LI><A HREF="http://netimpactboston.org/impact-summit/session-two-sustainability-kate-wattson-wagle/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ms. Kate Wattson Wagle</A>, Director of Business Development, Ameresco</LI>
</UL>
Track Two (Design and Innovation): Maximizing Impact on Non-Profit Boards (presented by Net Impact Boston Professional Chapter) 
<UL>
<LI><A HREF="https://netimpactboston.org/impact-summit/session-two-design-and-innovation-julie-crockford/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Julie Crockford</A>, Executive Director, Empower Success Corps </LI>
<LI><A HREF="http://netimpactboston.org/impact-summit/session-two-design-and-innovation-danielle-piskadlo/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Danielle Piskadlo</A>, Director, Center for Financial Inclusion at Accion</LI>
<LI><A HREF="http://netimpactboston.org/impact-summit/session-two-design-and-innovation-tara-spalding/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tara Spalding</A>, Horizons for Homeless Children, Chief Development and Marketing Officer</LI>
<LI><A HREF="http://netimpactboston.org/impact-summit/session-two-design-and-innovation-jennifer-aronson/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jennifer Aronson</A>, Associate Vice President for Programs, The Boston Foundation (moderator)</LI>
</UL>
Track Three (Business and Impact): Next Wave for Impact Investing: The Circular Nature of Capital Formation, Connecting Social Businesses to Investor Values (presented by Boston University) 
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<DIV>
<UL>
<LI><A HREF="http://netimpactboston.org/impact-summit/session-two-business-and-impact-ryan-e-dings/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ryan E. Dings</A>, COO & General Counsel, Sunwealth</LI>
<LI><A HREF="http://netimpactboston.org/impact-summit/session-two-business-and-impact-jennifer-murtie/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jennifer Murtie</A>, COO, Pathstone Federal Street</LI>
<LI><A HREF="http://netimpactboston.org/impact-summit/session-two-business-and-impact-pat-miguel-tomaino/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Pat Miguel Tomaino</A>, Director of Socially Responsible Investing, Zevin Asset Management, LLC</LI>
<LI><A HREF="http://netimpactboston.org/impact-summit/session-two-business-and-impact-jen-peers/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jen Peers</A>, CIO Sustainable Equities and Fixed Income of Mirova</LI>
<LI><A HREF="https://netimpactboston.org/impact-summit/session-two-business-and-impact-darby-hobbs/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Darby Hobbs</A>, CEO/Founder, SOCIAL3, Co-Founder and Chairperson Conscious Capitalism Boston Chapter and Professor Strategy and Innovation, Boston University (moderator)</LI>
</UL>
</DIV>
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3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Session Three
Track One (Sustainability): Reducing Food Insecurity Through Agriculture (Presented by Tufts)
<UL>
<LI><A HREF="https://netimpactboston.org/impact-summit/session-three-sustainability-julie-nash/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Julie Nash</A>, Senior Manager on Ceres Food Team</LI>
<LI><A HREF="http://netimpactboston.org/impact-summit/session-three-sustainability-katie-naeve/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Katie Naeve</A>, Senior Impact and Partnership Manager for Root Capital</LI>
<LI><A HREF="http://netimpactboston.org/impact-summit/session-three-sustainability-megan-sheahan/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Megan Sheahan</A>, Precision Ag</LI>
<LI><A HREF="http://netimpactboston.org/impact-summit/session-three-sustainability-emma-clippinger/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Emma Clippinger</A>, Gardens for Health International</LI>
<LI><A HREF="http://netimpactboston.org/impact-summit/session-three-sustainability-phil-villers/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Phil Villers</A>, President and Chairman of the Board, GrainPro</LI>
<LI>Professor <A HREF="http://netimpactboston.org/impact-summit/session-three-sustainability-will-masters/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Will Masters</A> (moderator)</LI>
</UL>
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Track Two (Design and Innovation): Design Thinking Workshop (presented by Net Impact Boston Professional Chapter)
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<LI><A HREF="https://netimpactboston.org/impact-summit/session-three-design-and-innovation-alexander-dale/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Alexander Dale</A>, Senior Officer, Sustainability Community, Solve </LI>
<LI><A HREF="https://netimpactboston.org/impact-summit/session-three-design-and-innovation-sharon-bort/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sharon Bort</A>, Community Relations Officer, Sustainability, Solve</LI>
</UL>
Track Three (Business and Impact): Social Responsibility: Giving Back to Communities (Presented by Clark) 
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<LI><A HREF="https://netimpactboston.org/impact-summit/session-three-business-and-impact-johanna-jobin/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Johanna Jobin</A>, Director, Global EHS & Sustainability, ‎Biogen </LI>
<LI><A HREF="https://netimpactboston.org/impact-summit/session-three-business-and-impact-isa-garbutt/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Isa Garbutt</A>, Executive Director, Illampu Sustainability Epicenter</LI>
<LI><A HREF="https://netimpactboston.org/impact-summit/session-three-business-and-impact-pauline-jurasinski/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Pauline Jurasinski</A>, ‎Associate Director of Program Management & Business Processes, Sanofi Genzyme</LI>
<LI><A HREF="https://netimpactboston.org/impact-summit/session-three-business-and-impact-remke-van-zadelhoff/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Remke van Zadelhoff</A>, Independent Sustainability Consultant</LI>
<LI><A HREF="http://netimpactboston.org/impact-summit/session-three-business-and-impact-will-obrien/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Will O'Brien</A>, Associate Professor of Practice - Sustainability, Clark University (moderator)</LI>
</UL>
 
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4:15 pm - 5:00 pm Closing Keynote
<UL>
<LI><A HREF="https://netimpactboston.org/impact-summit/closing-keynote-bob-massie/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Bob Massie</A>, former executive director of Ceres, environmentalist, entrepreneur and Gubernatorial candidate</LI>
</UL>
 
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4:45 pm - 5:45 pm Happy Hour Reception
 
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Net Impact Boston would like to give a special thanks to following sponsors and partners of the 2018 Impact Summit!
Presenting sponsor:
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<LI><A HREF="http://www.bu.edu/questrom/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Boston University Questrom School of Business</A></LI>
</UL>
Title sponsor:
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<LI><A HREF="https://www.im.natixis.com/us/home" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Natixis Investment Managers</A> </LI>
</UL>
Silver sponsors:<A HREF="https://www.im.natixis.com/us/home" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></A>
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<LI><A HREF="http://causeconsulting.com" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Cause Consulting</A></LI>
<LI><A HREF="https://www.sustainserv.com/en/news/289-2018-impact-summit" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sustainserv, Inc.</A></LI>
</UL>
Bronze sponsor:
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<LI><A HREF="http://www.netsuite.com/portal/company/social-impact.shtml" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Oracle NetSuite</A></LI>
</UL>
Nonprofit sponsors:
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<LI><A HREF="https://bostonpublicmarket.org" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Boston Public Market</A></LI>
<LI><A HREF="http://www.foundationforagreenfuture.org/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Foundation for a Green Future, Inc.</A></LI>
<LI><A HREF="https://www.gogreenstreets.org/corporate-challenge" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Green Streets Initiative</A></LI>
<LI><A HREF="http://www.intentionalendowments.org" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Intentional Endowments Network</A></LI>
<LI><A HREF="http://www.mamahope.org" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mama Hope</A></LI>
<LI><A HREF="http://www.socialventurepartners.org/boston/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SVP Boston</A></LI>
</UL>
Media partner:
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<LI><A HREF="http://www.starthub.org/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">StartHub</A></LI>
</UL>

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