Rebecca Petzel
Rebecca Petzel is a bit crazy about collaboration, having recently completed a masters thesis on the strategic and practical applications of collaborative innovation networks for sustainability. This research was undertaken in idyllic Sweden amongst an inspiring group of international peers while working towards (and completing) an MSc in Strategic Leadership Towards Sustainability. Prior to this masters degree she lived in a remote Wyoming village exploring all things mountains, as well as working successfully with multiple SME’s and NGO’s to implement sustainability planning. This work helping businesses think strategically about sustainability was informed by her bachelors education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she led a student entrepreneurial organization to promote sustainable business education and practices. Along the way she received her bachelors (with honors) in economics, history and environmental studies.
Schools/Degrees/Certifications
M.Sc. Strategic Leadership Towards Sustainability from Blekinge Institute of Technology B.A. Economics, Environmental Studies, History from University of Wisconsin- MadisonWork Experience
Innovation Consultant- Adventure Ecology; London UK Sustainability Consultant- Jackson Whole Grocer; Jackson, WY USA General Manager- Harvest Organics; Jackson, WY USA Membership Assistant & Policy Intern- Mono Lake Committee; Lee Vining, CA USA Program Developer and Intern- SustainDane; Madison, WI USAExpertise
facilitation and leadership, project management, collaboration and on-line knowledge management, strategic sustainability planning, market research, database managementGoals
Beyond saving the world, to both further my own expertise and promote through application and research how emerging, collaborative organizational structures for businesses and other institutions can lead our society towards social and environmental sustainability. I am looking for consulting or research projects addressing intelligent, collaborative organizational design that support both innovation and social and environmental efficiency. I am also looking for work with organizations implementing strategic planning for sustainability.Links/Websites
http://www.linkedin.com/profile?viewProfile=&key=3758333&locale=en_US&trk=tab_pro http://www.bth.se/fou/cuppsats.nsf/7f8dbd6639a54435c12573ec003aa19d/78d3802c456fd1d9c12575dd00472ba4!OpenDocument
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