Whole Planet Foundation Salutes Hall of Fame Members
Whole Planet Foundation thrives because of the support of amazing volunteers, fundraisers, and advocates who generously contribute to its mission to alleviate global poverty, especially during the Annual Prosperity Campaign each March. From a Whole Foods Market cashier sporting a Mohawk to an office-based analyst coordinating a Ping Pong for Prosperity tournament, please join us in celebrating the members of the Whole Planet Foundation Hall of Fame who have dedicated themselves to creating opportunities for the world’s poorest people.
Expert Interview With Leslie Turner, Drinking Water Expert
Leslie Turner has more than 20 years of experience in planning, permitting, design, project management, and construction management for water programs throughout the Southeastern United States. She has served in a senior management role for numerous engineering programs including water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, reclaimed water, and aquifer storage and recovery. She has extensive experience assisting clients with utility master planning and developing funding and capital improvement programs.
Jason F. McLennan: The Best Kind of Troublemaker
Jason F. McLennan, partner and CEO of McLennan Design and founder of the International Living Future Institute, has been dubbed a “troublemaker”—but in the best way possible. His work uncovered the importance of sustainability before it was a buzzword and movement in the design industry. Starting his career as an architect, McLennan said he was focused on sustainability from the start of his path, focusing on its importance “before it was cool.”
Regreening Ethiopia!
Regreening Africa aims to accelerate the adoption of farmer-managed natural regeneration and other agroforestry practices, with a goal of 500,000 households managing 1 million regreened hectares in just five years. In Ethiopia, the target for 2022 is to have regreened 200,000 hectares managed by 120,000 households.
Welltower Announces Stock Ticker Change to “WELL”
Welltower Inc. (NYSE:WELL) today announced the New York Stock Exchange has approved a change of its stock trading ticker symbol to “WELL,” effective with the opening of trading today. The previous trading ticker symbol was “HCN.” In celebration of this milestone, Thomas J. DeRosa, chief executive officer, will ring the Opening Bell® of the NYSE alongside Chris Winkle, CEO of Sunrise Senior Living, and representatives of three premier institutions focused on meeting the health and wellness needs of the greater New York metropolitan region: NewYork-Presbyterian, Northwell Health and Citymeals on Wheels. Mr. DeRosa also will be joined by Daryl Brewster, CEO of CECP, the CEO Force for Good.
Explaining the Complex: Putting the Best Available Evidence Into the Hands of Decision Makers
We all know the basic concept of supply and demand in economics, which makes sense in most settings: the more demand for something, the more supply is needed to meet it. Put the spotlight on scientific research and the relationship between supply and demand becomes a bit skewed. The suppliers (researchers and scientists) are often completely disconnected from the demand side, which can consist of anyone from policy makers to farmers. This means that some of the best available science and evidence often never reaches the people who demand it and, if it does, it’s commonly in a format that is too complex to understand and therefore also often not useful as input into decision-making processes.
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