Sustainability and Social Impact

Are you interested in learning about Sustainability and exploring topics/trends to make a difference?

Hear from experts, network, have social impact in our community, connect with like-minded peers. Bimonthly meetings at HAYVN from 5:30–7:30pm.

Explore — Ask Questions — Have Social Impact — Make a Difference

HAYVN Sustainability/Social Impact Group is spearheaded by Sam Cherubin and Lisa Miniter.

This group brings like-minded people together to explore and understand what is happening today to help our planet, and ourselves, build a more sustainable future.

Each of us can make a difference!

4 Reasons to Join

• Explore – How to live sustainably to meet our needs without compromising future generations
• Ask Questions – Explore a wide range of topics from monthly featured speakers
• Have Social Impact – Promote social equity and inclusion
• Make a Difference – Learn new ways to live, work and play in more sustainable-driven communities. 

Admission

Bimonthly Meetings: 5:30-7:30pm in-person at HAYVN.

Join us for quality networking, on an intriguing sustainability-focused topic and discussion with industry leading speakers. Light food and snacks will be served.

• General Admission: $15
• HAYVN Members: Free with promo code (email questions@hayvn.com for info)

Living and Thriving in Long Island Sound: Our Critical Ecosystem ​— February 12, 2025, 5:30-7:30PM

Living and Thriving in Long Island Sound: Our Critical Ecosystem

Discover How Climate Change is Shaping Our Waterways and Shores—Today and Tomorrow!

ABOUT EVENT: Join an exciting discussion with two Connecticut environmental leaders as they share their journey through Long Island Sound’s vast ecosystem restoration efforts. From over 30 years of Save the Sound’s regional achievements to the latest insights on tackling the growing threats of climate change, discover how these challenges are becoming the “new normal” for the land, shores, and stormwater systems of Long Island Sound.

FEATURED SPEAKERS, PANEL MEMBERS, & COSPONSOR:

• Alicia Sullivan, Executive Vice President of Engagement and Philanthropy, Save the Sound
• Scott Redfern, Senior Manager of the Henry L. and Grace Doherty Climate and Resilience Institute, Save the Sound
• Event curated by Lisa Miniter of LAM Consulting
• Event cosponsor: Save The Sound

OUR TOPICS WILL INCLUDE:

• Eco-Restoration in Long Island Sound! Catch the latest buzz on preserving our vital ecosystem.
• 2024 Save the Sound Report Card See how the data shapes Long Island Sound’s future for 2025.
• Urban Pollution Safeguards Find out how local areas tackle stormwater, sewage, and nutrient pollution.
• Protect Your Backyard Ecosystem! Discover the role of streams, ponds, and trees in your ecosystem
• Hidden Climate Threats in Long Island Sound? Learn how climate change is quietly impacting Long Island Sound.
• Doherty Climate & Resilience Institute. Learn about this New Hub for Action!.
• Nature-Based Solutions! Get strategies to protect Long Island Sound’s ecosystem through the power of nature.

ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS:

• Alicia Sullivan, Executive Vice President of Engagement and Philanthropy, Save the Sound
  • Alicia leads Save the Sound’s development team and guides the organization as a member of the Executive Team. She oversees major donor and foundation support, membership growth goals, corporate donations, government grants, and currently, the Sound Future Campaign to raise $10 Million by 2027. More
• Scott Redfern, Senior Manager of the Henry L. and Grace Doherty Climate and Resilience Institute, Save the Sound
  • Scott focuses on moving policy ideas into action by mobilizing people, coalition-building, advocacy, and voter education efforts. In 2023, he left his first career in technology, where he held product development leadership roles in startups and global enterprises (including IBM & Dell), to work on preserving our lands, water, and air while addressing the impacts of climate change in our CT cities and towns. More

Mark Your Calendars!

• Feb. 12, 2025 @5:30pm – Living and Thriving in Long Island Sound: Our Critical Ecosystem. SIGN UP
• Apr. 24, 2025@5:30pm – Stay tuned for topic!
• Jun. 4, 2025@5:30pm – Stay tuned for topic!
• Sep. 16, 2025@5:30pm – Stay tuned for topic!
• Oct. 30, 2025@11:30am – Stay tuned for topic!

Missed an Event? Here Are A Few.

To watch them all, plus more videos and events go to HAYVN’s YouTube channel

About Sam Cherubin and Lisa Miniter

“Inside most companies, only a handful of people with “sustainability” roles consider climate issues part of their workday. But in this most all-encompassing challenge in human history, every job must be a climate job.” – Climate Solutions at Work, Project Drawdown.

Sam Cherubin believes integrating sustainability and climate change solutions into his role as a product manager is the hallmark of his 14-year career. Presently Sam serves as Digital Solutions Director/Strategist at Elevance, the largest for-profit managed health care company in the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, serving 40M members.

During his tenure at Elevance, he has focused on designing innovative, sustainable solutions for climate impacts on health. Previous roles include serving as Elevance’s Senior Product Manager/Strategist from 2017 to 2020 and as Product Manager for a boutique consulting firm from 2008 to 2017.

Lisa Miniter is a versatile B2B2C market strategist and partnerships developer who integrates a strong creative orientation in building partnership frameworks, sales development, go-to-market planning, and strategic business writing.  Additionally, she has capabilities in conceptualizing and selling multi-level media packaging with an emphasis on early-stage platforms.   Her sales management experience with integrated media sales has included the U.S., Mexico, and Europe.

Primary Industries:  Sustainability, Regenerative Ag, Hotels, Wellness/Nutrition. 

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