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Rachel co-founded The Community Roundtable to support business leaders developing their community and social business strategies.  The Community Roundtable is dedicated to advancing the business of community and provides education, training, research and advisory services to community and social business leaders. Rachel's next big speaking gig is a keynote address in Arlington, VA at the …...

We were thrilled to be able to attend the Business Innovation Factory Summit in Providence, RI.  The BIF Summit always has a full (and well-gender-balanced) slate of fabulous speakers.  We were particularly inspired by young Sophie Houser, the co-creator of the video game Tampon Run, a game that uses humor and satire to combat the societal taboos around…...

As an Executive Coach, Lisa Sasso, CPCC, ACC, empowers aspiring leaders and executives in the medical device and life sciences fields on setting/achieving personal and professional goals, maintaining work/life balance, following their passion and ultimately reaching their greatest potential. As an entrepreneur, Lisa experienced the challenges of working on novel medical devices. She demonstrated her…...

Entrepreneur turned angel investor, Barbara Clarke is also a valued mentor and one of the founding members of Astia Angels. With more than 10 years of management consulting experience and 10 years nonprofit experience, she has the insight and first-hand knowledge necessary to spot the right investment. She's also one of the first investors to recognize…...

Melissa O'Mara is a native of upstate New York who has spent 28 years in corporate leadership. The first in her family to graduate college, she currently serves as the CEO of i3Activate. Previously, she was VP of Green Buildings for Schneider Electric. Melissa's current focus is on creating organizational climates where innovation can thrive.…...