Date: Friday, May 30, 2014. 1:15 PM.
Location: Center for Latin American Studies. Bolivar House, 582 Alvarado Row
The talk will explore the rise of social entrepreneurial approaches to conservation and development in the Amazon. She will share a few case studies that illustrate the challenges and opportunities of social enterprise in the region. The talk will also examine the evolving role of transnational corporations and private companies, including new partnerships with indigenous communities. Julia Novy-Hildesley is Founder and CEO of Resilience in Action. RIA designs and runs 21st century leadership training programs in sustainability and resilience-building. A Lecturer at Stanford University, Julia’s research and teaching focus on frameworks, orientations and tools that support a transition to a sustainable society. Julia was recognized as a distinguished Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2010 and served as a Topic Leader for the Clinton Global Initiative on “Market-based solutions to environmental challenges.” A Fulbright and Marshall Scholar, she earned a B.A. in Human Biology and a Minor in African Studies from Stanford University, and her graduate degree in International Development from the Institute for Development Studies at Sussex University in England.
Location: Center for Latin American Studies. Bolivar House, 582 Alvarado Row
The talk will explore the rise of social entrepreneurial approaches to conservation and development in the Amazon. She will share a few case studies that illustrate the challenges and opportunities of social enterprise in the region. The talk will also examine the evolving role of transnational corporations and private companies, including new partnerships with indigenous communities. Julia Novy-Hildesley is Founder and CEO of Resilience in Action. RIA designs and runs 21st century leadership training programs in sustainability and resilience-building. A Lecturer at Stanford University, Julia’s research and teaching focus on frameworks, orientations and tools that support a transition to a sustainable society. Julia was recognized as a distinguished Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2010 and served as a Topic Leader for the Clinton Global Initiative on “Market-based solutions to environmental challenges.” A Fulbright and Marshall Scholar, she earned a B.A. in Human Biology and a Minor in African Studies from Stanford University, and her graduate degree in International Development from the Institute for Development Studies at Sussex University in England.