The Team
Carrie Vanderford Sanders, MCP
Faculty
csanders@edgewood.edu
608-663-6921
Carrie teaches on topics of economic and social sustainability, community development, and social innovation and is the Director of Engagement and Community Impact for Edgewood College. She is the founder of Hope Community Capital, focusing on the development of sustainable, equitable and thriving communities. Carrie’s experience includes raising and deploying diverse community development finance sources for sustainable, community-driven projects throughout the nation. Carrie also works with the Nehemiah Center for Urban Leadership, where she coordinates the African American Emerging Entrepreneur Loan Fund. She has worked as an urban planning and finance lead; as a senior consultant in real estate transaction work for a global consulting and accounting firm, Baker Tilly; and as the VP of Lending for a statewide community loan fund. Carrie has a master’s degree in City Planning from MIT.
Emily Garbutt
Program Coordinator
egarbutt@edgewood.edu
Emily has a background in marketing, social media management, communications and public relations. Her professional experience spans both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. She is interested in using marketing as tool to promote social change in addition to utilizing various media platforms to tell impactful stories. Her approach to work and creativity is largely influenced by her experiences as a 500-hour certified yoga teacher. Emily holds her bachelor’s degree in public relations with a minor in marketing from Marquette University and is working toward her master’s degree in Social Innovation and Sustainability Leadership at Edgewood College.
Hewan Schade
Program Assistant
hschade@edgewood.edu
Hewan Schade is a Sophomore at Edgewood College majoring in International Studies and Social Entrepreneurship. Her passion for sustainability and development is applied at SISL and as Program Assistant for CEOs of Tomorrow. She is a WARF Upstart alum developing social entrepreneurial projects related to her Ethiopian heritage. When she is not working and attending classes she is volunteering, playing soccer or in a local restaurant enjoying an excellent dish.
J. Ashleigh Ross, PhD
Faculty
aross@edgewood.edu
608-663-6921
Ashleigh's personal and professional focus is on social and environmental justice and community-based learning. Specifically, Ashleigh has worked with the Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans on a community-led wetland restoration program and continues to support the sustainable recovery of New Orleans. Ashleigh has a strong background in community gardens and sustainable agriculture and partners with Madison-area programs to build community through school and educational gardens. Ashleigh Ross has a PhD in Environmental Studies from the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at the UW-Madison.
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Jim Lorman, PhD
Professor and Community Partnership Specialist
lorman@edgewood.edu
(608) 663-6921
Jim Lorman has taught science and integrative studies at Edgewood College for 31 years and is a recipient of the Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Award. He has broad expertise in regenerative ecological and social systems, with particular focus on watersheds, community resilience, and participatory process. Jim was a Fellow in the Kellogg National Fellowship Program and continues his commitment to leadership through the Kellogg Fellows Leadership Alliance and a wide variety of organizations and committees. Know Your Madisonian: Jim Lorman turns passion for lakes into action (Wisconsin State Journal, June 28, 2012)
Stephan Gilchrist, EdD
Director and Faculty
sgilchrist@edgewood.edu
(608) 663-6991
Stephan Hiroshi Gilchrist’s professional career has spanned sustainable forestry, international business, civic engagement and higher education. He came to Edgewood College from the University of Wisconsin-Extension, where he was the director of the Center for Inclusive and Engaged Leadership, and founder of the Leadership for a Better World Global Summit. Prior to his work with the Center, Steve was the Assistant Vice Chancellor and Chief Diversity Officer for the University of Wisconsin Colleges and University of Wisconsin-Extension, and has taught courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon and at Wells College in Aurora, New York. He holds a B.A. in international business, M.S. in environmental education, M.A. in conflict resolution, and an Ed.D. in educational leadership.
Community Faculty
Amy Gannon, PhD
Amy teaches courses on entrepreneurship and organizational behavior. Amy is also the Co-founder of the Doyenne Group, a Madison-based organization dedicated to expanding women’s entrepreneurship in the region. Amy’s research explores the venture creation process, in particular how people’s different identities shape their experience becoming an entrepreneur. She coaches new and aspiring entrepreneurs as they found and grow their ventures. Amy has BA in International Studies and Economics from The American University, a MBA from Boston College, and a Doctorate of Business Administration in Organizational Behavior from Boston University. Prior to becoming educator, she worked in government, non-profit and private sector organizations.
Angelica Lozano
Angelica has extensive experience in both academic research and public policy. As an economic researcher, she has published articles relating to poverty, education, trade, industry, and small and medium enterprises. She also worked with the Colombian government in the development and assessment of policies and programs related to education, armed conflict, poverty and housing. Since arriving in Madison, she has continued seeking ways to be involved in social development, helping Latinos disadvantaged in education, and working with institutions improving access to credit in developing countries. She holds a degree in Economics from Externado University in Colombia, a master in Economics from the University of Los Andes in Colombia, and a master in Management and Public Policy from Getulio Vargas Foundation in Brazil. In 2018, she obtained a Graduate Certificate from Edgewood College in Social Innovation and Sustainable Leadership.
Lisa Baker, PhD
As a psychologist, consultant, and mindfulness teacher, Dr. Baker works with individuals and organizations addressing leadership development and processes that promote and support wellness, excellence, innovation, and sustainability across work and non-work settings and sectors. Dr. Baker owns a consultation and private practice in Madison, Lisa Baker, PhD, LLC. As a consultant, she has given trainings for organizations including YWCA, CUNA Mutual Group, WI State Public Defenders, WI Department of Workforce Development, and Sustain Dane. Additionally, Dr. Baker is an instructor in the Sustainability Leadership Graduate Program at Edgewood College, where she has trained groups of leaders from a wide range of work settings/sectors. On a national level, Dr. Baker serves as Co-Chair for the Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Advisory Committee for the Center for Mindfulness, UMass, Worchester, MA.
Roxie Hentz, PhD
Roxie is the founder and CEO of CEO’s of Tomorrow, offering engaging and hands-on social entrepreneurship education workshops and courses for young innovators and problem solvers who are inspired to shape and influence their world. Roxie has over 25 years of experience in the education field, including service as a state education consultant, culturally responsive teacher leader, district-wide teacher mentor, university teacher-in-residence, adjunct professor, and classroom teacher. For 17 years, she served as the Founding Executive Director of a non-profit organization offering empowering youth programs including financial literacy, job-readiness skills and entrepreneurship. Roxie earned a bachelor’s degree in education, a master’s degree in business administration, and a doctorate degree in leadership for the advancement of learning and service.
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Michael Mucha, MPA
Michael is the Chief Engineer and Director of the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District, a regional wastewater utility committed to clean water and resource recovery in the Dane County Wisconsin area. He also is a faculty member of The Evergreen State College where he teaches Sustainable Leadership and Decision Making for MPA candidates. Michael has a BS in Civil/Structural Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Washington Evans School of Public Policy and Governance, and an Executive Leadership Development Certificate from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.
Advisory Board
Our advisory board consists of distinguished local social innovators and sustainability leaders.
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Alia Stevenson
Alia is committed to building and sustaining highly effective organizations. Alia has significant experience in team development, data collection, program planning, evaluation, and training facilitation. An advocate for health and wellness, Alia brings a holistic approach to her work through assessing and improving environments to support the health needs of both the individual and the organization. Alia has advanced leadership skills to drive responsive organizational development and change efforts. Alia was recognized as one of Brava Magazine’s 2015 Woman to Watch, a 2017 graduate of Nehemiah’s African American Leadership Capacity & Development Institute, and a 2017-2018 Human Impact Partner Health Equity Awakened Fellow. Alia has a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling Psychology, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, both from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Beth Churchill
Beth is a seasoned Corporate Responsibility/Sustainability strategist. A respected leader committed to guiding organizations towards sustainability planning, program management and facilitation in both business and community. Beth served as a fellow in Edgewood College’s first Social Innovation and Sustainability Leadership cohort. She is an accredited member of the International Society of Sustainability Professionals. Beth has an insatiable appetite to help others make the change they want to see in the world. A systems thinker, always learning from nature.
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Gloria Reyes
Gloria Reyes has committed her career to public service, currently serving as Deputy Mayor to Public Safety, Civil Rights, Community Services, Public Health, and City Attorney’s Office. Gloria is responsible for policy development, management and community outreach. Gloria advises the Mayor on political and policy implications. As Deputy Mayor to Public Safety she is responsible for administrative priorities in public safety disciplines. Gloria is a long time resident of Madison attending Madison East High School and the University of Wisconsin Madison where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Science & Law and Criminal Justice. She recently completed the Leadership in Police Organization training. She is currently working on her Master’s in Public Administration with a focus in Security Management and certification in Organizational Management.
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Grant Abert
Grant is the director and founder of the Kailo Fund, a Wisconsin-based investment and philanthropic fund working to address social issues and opportunities through investments, philanthropy and entrepreneurial engagement. An active philanthropist for 30 years, he co-founded the Wisconsin Community Fund, Sustain Dane, Slow Money Wisconsin and Madison U.Lab Hub.
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Jessie Lerner
Jessie is the Executive Director of Sustain Dane. From 2007-2013 she developed and managed the nationally recognized MPower Champion Program, working with Madison area businesses to turn sustainable intention into action. She previously worked as an educator at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center, and in program development and environmental education at the Kigio Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya.
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Jim Bradley
Jim is a life-long resident of Madison and a graduate of UW-Madison. Jim joined Home Savings Bank after graduation and was named president in 1985. Home Savings Bank is a $145 million community bank serving Dane County. The Bank has a long-term commitment to environmental sustainability. In 1977 the bank opened the first active solar bank office in Wisconsin, located in Stoughton. In May 2006 the bank opened the first LEED Silver bank office in Wisconsin at 3762 East Washington Avenue, Madison.
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John Imes
John is a former Chairman of the Board and co-founder of Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, joined the organization as Executive Director in 1998. John has over 20 years of experience creating and managing award-winning programs and is recognized as a leader and spokesperson on ways to improve Wisconsin’s environment and economy. John is also co-owner of Arbor House, an award-winning inn and model for sustainable tourism located in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Karen Lincoln Michel
Karen is publisher and editor of Madison Magazine and president of the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism Board of Directors. Karen has spent much of her career in newspapers, where she held jobs from reporter to top editor. She is a former executive editor of The Daily Advertiser in Lafayette, Louisiana, and a former assistant managing editor of the Green Bay Press-Gazette. Karen started in newspapers at the La Crosse Tribune and went on to The Dallas Morning News in Texas. From 1987 to 2005, she was a part-owner of News From Indian Country, a bi-monthly newspaper published in northern Wisconsin. She has written extensively about Native American issues as a freelancer and was a columnist for The New York Times Syndicate. Karen is a past president of UNITY: Journalists for Diversity and a past president of the Native American Journalists Association. Karen has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stout and a master’s degree from Marquette University. She is a member of the Ho-Chunk tribe in Wisconsin.
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Kelly Hilyard
Kelly has worked in the green building industry in Madison for the past seven years, first as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) consultant with Madison Environmental Group, INC., and most recently as a freelance sustainability consultant. She has managed 14 LEED building projects in Wisconsin including the Edgewood College STREAM building. Before moving to Madison, Kelly spent eight years as an organic farmer in northern California and Texas and received her Master's degree in landscape architecture from University of Texas-Austin.
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D. Michael Mucha
Michael is the Chief Engineer and Director for the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District. He has dedicated his 28-year career in local government to building public trust through sustainability. “Anything can be accomplished if you have the public working with you.” Michael has his BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, his Masters in Public Administration from the University of Washington-Seattle, and completed Harvard University’s Senior Executives in State and Local Government program. He is a registered professional engineer. Michael serves on the Board of Directors for the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure, and chair for the US Water Alliance’s One Water Council. He teaches courses in sustainable infrastructure management and adaptive leadership at the University of Wisconsin and Edgewood College.
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Missy Tracy
Missy is the Municipal Relations Coordinator at Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison and a tribal member of the Ho-Chunk Nation. Her career spans three decades in business with 22 years of management experience. For the past ten years, Missy has worked for Indian country in Public Relations, Training, Regulation and Community Relations. She was the Senior Public Relations Manager for Ho-Chunk Gaming’s site in Wisconsin Dells wherein she executed an award winning strategic public relations program which won accolades from the Central Wisconsin Community Action Council, the Red Cross, and the Baraboo Chamber of Commerce. Missy has served as the Seminar Director at the National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA Seminar Institute) in Washington, D. C. Missy continues to serve on the board for the Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling since 2009 in addition to serving on five local boards in the Madison community.
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Penny Patterson
Penny serves the Promega Marketing Services and Corporate Affairs teams as the Vice President of Communications. She started with Promega in 2004 as manager in Marketing Communications and later moved into Corporate Affairs. Today the two teams provide marketing, internal and business communications across the Promega constituencies of customers, employees, community and shareholders.
Prior to Promega, Penny worked in advertising and PR at two Madison firms - The Hiebing Group and Knupp and Watson. She filled roles in PR, account management, and communications planning for national and local accounts. She started her career as a radio reporter in Madison covering news and creating public programming. Over the years, she has been a part of award winning work with recognition from the Milwaukee Press Club, Wisconsin Broadcasters Association and American Advertising Federation – Madison. Penny earned Bachelor of Arts degrees from the UW Madison in journalism honors and philosophy. She has served on Boards of Directors and advisory committees including Community Shares, Madison Rape Crisis Center and Madison Youth Choirs.
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Will Green
Will is the Founder of Mentoring Positives, Inc. a mentoring program working with high-risk youth in Madison Wisconsin. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and is from Gary, Indiana. Will has over 25 years of experience working with youth and families with behavioral and emotional issues.
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