I'm happy to to introduce the new EcoTuesday Ambassadors!

We're closing the year by bringing on NINE new Ambassadors. That's pretty amazing, isn't it? We have six Ambassadors for our three new cities, and three others will join the Ambassadors in our current cities.

Thanks so much to everyone out there for joining me in welcoming the new family members!

Also, Heidi in Silicon Valley will be transitioning from an official Ambassador to a "support role", going forward. Thanks for all of your help, Heidi!

HERE GOES - OUR NEW AMBASSADORS!

Cleveland
Sudhir Raghupathy
Since graduating with an MBA from Case Western Reserve University, Sudhir has focused on organizational development and social enterprise consulting. He often leverages sustainable design to help uplift and empower stakeholders in under-served communities.  In his spare time Sudhir enjoys the cultural and natural delights Cleveland has to offer and serves as an active member of the Cleveland Bridge Builders, Sustainable Cleveland 2019 Steering Committee, Club at Key Center (Green Committee Co-Chair), and Entrepreneurs for Sustainability.

Kimberly Hist
Kimberly is currently the Membership Director at The Club at Key Center and has organized hundreds of events ranging from intimate gatherings to groups of 350.  A native Clevelander, Kimberly studied Biology and Business Management at Trinity University and the University of Texas, San Antonio. Kimberly co-chairs the Green Committee, chairs the Ambassadors Council and the Networking Committee at The Club at Key Center. She also serves on the GO! Generation OPERA Committee, an affiliate of Opera Cleveland, and the Membership Committee of the Cleveland Professional 20/30 Club.  
 

Dallas
Anna Clark
Anna Clark is president of EarthPeople, a consulting and communications firm that helps clients bolster their brands through profitable green strategies. A writer on topics from sustainability to creation care, Anna is a featured blogger for Greenbiz.com and SustainLane.com.  Her first full book, Green, American Style, is scheduled for release in April 2010. Anna is a member of the Greenbiz Intelligence Panel and sits on several boards.  Anna lives with her family in Dallas in one of the first residences in Texas to earn a platinum LEED-certified rating from the US Green Building Council. For the more on all things green, visit www.annamclark.com.

Karen Eubank
Karen is a professional writer and media consultant with an emphasis on sustainability. She grew up a nomad. From Paris to Peshawar, Athens to Amsterdam she’s roamed the world. Travel created a global awareness and an early interest in the necessity of sustainability as a way of life.

Los Angeles
Amit Jain
Amit has been a business developer at various companies including start-ups and small to mid-sized organizations. Amit's experience includes Sales and Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy, Business Development, Business Planning, and Project Management.  Amit completed his undergraduate studies at Loyola Marymount University in Information Systems & Management.  He also completed his MBA from LMU with a double emphasis in Entrepreneurial Organizations and Marketing Management.  He was recognized in 2005 as the Graduate Student of the Year.

Minneapolis
Carol Guy
Carol has five years of experience working in the environmental field as an environmental scientist and consultant. Her work includes developing greenhouse gas inventories and management plans, conducting environmental compliance and management system audits, providing training on sustainable strategies, and conducting field research on a variety of wildlife species ranging from bats to sea turtles. Originally from South Africa, she loves to travel. In her spare time, she plays squash with the UMN Squash Club and enjoys coaching the Squash Scholars kids. Carol lives in St. Paul with her husband, Seth, and their funny mutt, Smudge.

Portland
Ann Stovel
Prior to joining the EcoNexus team, I sold commercial real estate and participated as a project manager in developing urban land and retrofitting buildings in California, Oregon and Washington. In my current role I've had the opportunity to connect with players in the clean technology fields and delve more deeply into how technology supports our efforts to build sustainable environments. In my spare time I enjoy exploring cities without a map (on foot and public transit!), and studying Mandarin.

Kevin Pile is a leading expert in green career pathways for America’s workforce. He is recognized as a green business leader with his recent Green Career Guide Publication. He has over 17 years of  “eco” interest, and this is evident when you hear the passion in his voice. Kevin’s entrepreneurial vision to promote sustainable development is catalyzed through the existing economic system to innovate competition with more appropriate, creative, & social business models. He enjoys meditating, family, friends, outdoor adventures, gardening, walking, traveling, chess, ping pong, social scenes, people, & more.

Silicon Valley
Rohini Batra
Rohini is an entrepreneur who joined the green business community by starting `Urban Hues’, specializing in earth-friendly, handcrafted designer linens. Rohini is very passionate about the environment & has adopted eco friendly sustainable practices to manufacture these products. Besides the deep interest to help the environment she is very motivated to support the artisans from India and to bring their masterful work alive in the international marketplace.