Changemakers: Daring Women Shaping a New Economy

Thursday, April 6th from 5PM to 7PM. Doors open at 4PM for time to enjoy a glass of wine from the cash bar and explore Alnoba's ground and art. Fiona Wilson, Director of UNH’s Sustainability Institute and Changemaker Collaborative moderates a conversation with four daring business leaders who are shaping a new economy. From the products they create, the services they provide and the brands they protect, each will share their story and perspectives of how they lead companies to benefit people, planet and profits. As Steward for Sustainability and Everyday Good for the iconic Tom's of Maine, Michelle Theodat Waring, helps ensure the brand stays true to its sustainability commitments, from ingredient sourcing to community engagement. Tom’s simple and powerful mission – Do Good. For Real. After 25 years in corporate recruiting and employee development, Margo Walsh founded MaineWorks, social employment agency for people in recovery from substance abuse, re-entry from jail or prison or new Americans. MaineWorks is the first B certified corporation in Maine. Alison Pyott, Partner and Senior Impact Wealth Manager, Veris Wealth Partners brings her expertise in gender lens investing to this independent, woman-led wealth management firm. She co-authored Gender Lens Investing: Bending the Arc of Finance for Women & Girls. Maine’s fishing families are known for ingenuity, stewardship, and fierce independence. Altlantic Sea Farm’s Zoe Craft, shares her passion of how this women-run company and first commercially viable seaweed farm in the U.S. works to support coastal economies, combat climate change and grow mineral rich sea greens. Join us for this intimate and conversational event and rare opportunity to meet these nationally recognized wisdom-keepers as they share their stories of pioneering for change in the world through business