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Command Sgt. Maj. William F. Thetford, U.S. Army (Ret.) passionately strives to be the driving force behind mission success in all that he does.

As a high-school student in 1980, Thetford recalls feeling helpless while watching the news after Iranian militants overran the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, and the subsequent hostage rescue mission failed.

“I knew then that if our country ever had to conduct another mission of that significance, I wanted to be a part of that effort,” he said. “This began my journey into serving the nation and the Special Operations community.” Thetford completed his initial training for Infantry and Airborne at Ft. Benning the following year.

Before joining CACI, Thetford dedicated over 35 years to Special Operations, serving in roles within the Ranger Regiment and Special Missions Unit. He was later chosen to assume the position of Senior Enlisted Leader at the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) and the Special Operations Command (SOCOM) and concluded his military career in 2019 as the Command Senior Enlisted Leader of U.S. Central Command.

In October 1993, Thetford played a pivotal role in the intense conflict known as the Battle of Mogadishu. While assigned to Task Force Ranger, he actively participated in the notorious two-day battle against Somalian forces and completed the now-famous Mogadishu Mile. In recognition of his heroic actions, Thetford was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the nation’s second-highest award for valor.

During his exceptional military career, Thetford recognized the crucial nature of leading a team by example. “It’s hard for me to imagine a worthy leader who will not perform at a level of what they expect of their people or work as hard as their subordinates in their duties,” he said.

Accompanied by his unwavering commitment and support, Thetford joined CACI in 2019 and now serves as a Project Manager for the Special Operations Forces Emerging Threats, Operations, and Planning Support (SOFETOPS) contract. His strategic vision and drive set the standard for his team as they deliver expertise in integrated information warfare (IW) and electronic warfare (EW) solutions, training, readiness, and modernization to advance Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) missions.

Thetford has found that at CACI, upholding its culture of boundless ingenuity and opportunity takes precedence above all else. He nods to CACI President and CEO John Mengucci for fostering an environment in which employees can harness their talents and add value to the company’s mission daily.

“This empowered culture that emphasizes a ‘bias for action’ was present in my experience in the Joint Special Operations Command and is the propulsion behind CACI’s success today,” he said. “I am so grateful to be a part of a company whose culture and mission are so deeply intertwined with that of the armed forces.”

CACI serves as an organization in which employees are given the autonomy, trust, and support they need to thrive. Explore veteran career opportunities at CACI.

ABOUT CACI

At CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI), our 23,000 talented and dynamic employees are ever vigilant in delivering distinctive expertise and differentiated technology to meet our customers’ greatest challenges in national security and government modernization. We are a company of good character, relentless innovation, and long-standing excellence. Our culture drives our success and earns us recognition as a Fortune World’s Most Admired Company. CACI is a member of the Fortune 1000 Largest Companies, the Russell 1000 Index, and the S&P MidCap 400 Index. For more information, visit us at caci.com.

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Originally published in Northern Trust’s 2022 Sustainability Report

We are committed to advancing an inclusive culture in which all individuals are valued, respected, supported and can fully participate in and contribute to our success. Our focus on DEI is rooted in our core values of service, expertise and integrity. Employees from diverse backgrounds with unique leadership styles and skill sets allow us to provide superior service to clients.

DEI STRATEGY

Our DEI strategy focuses on enhancing development programs and placement and advancing culture. It is designed to develop an inclusive workplace that reflects our values and allows us to grow our business. Enhancing the DEI dialogue and taking action beyond representation is critical to sustain inclusion.

ENHANCING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PLACEMENT

We offer our employees equitable opportunities to participate in development programs focused on various stages of their careers. One area of focus is developing female leadership to help ensure long-term equality in our leadership teams.

Women in Finance Charter (U.K.) Northern Trust is a signatory to the Women in Finance Charter. Established by the HM Treasury in the U.K., the charter aims to bring companies together to build a balanced and fair financial services industry. We take great pride in aligning ourselves with this important initiative, and believe that such efforts are vital to our industry’s success. When we signed the charter in May 2017, we had 31 percent female representation in senior management. As of September 2019, we had 35 percent female representation in senior management, meaning we achieved our representation commitment more than a year ahead of the deadline. In November 2020 we announced a renewed target of reaching 38 percent by December 2023 in the U.K. As of September 2022, we reached 37 percent.

Women in Finance Charter (Norway) In June 2022, we signed Norway’s Women in Finance Charter. As a signatory, we remain committed to fostering gender balance and inclusion in our Norway branch. To recognize this, and given the small size of the Norway branch, we have set a target of 40 percent female representation across the business, and 30 percent females in senior leadership positions.

Women in Finance Charter (Ireland) In April 2022, we signed the Irish Women in Finance Charter. This is a collaboration between industry and government under the Ireland for Finance strategy, the government’s blueprint for the development of the international financial services sector. Diversity is a key theme of the strategy. We set a goal of improving female representation at senior levels from 44 to 48 percent by December 2025. As of December 2022, we reached 45 percent.

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Originally published on Brian Thompson Financial

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Brian chats with inclusive entrepreneurship expert Ebony Janelle. As an Empower by GoDaddy manager, Ebony drives GoDaddy’s corporate program that helps underserved entrepreneurs thrive. She manages the day-to-day operations that provide education, networking, and mentorship to small business owners from underfunded communities.

On the episode, Ebony discusses the challenges facing LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, including a disparity in funding and resources. She also shares the three pillars that entrepreneurs of all kinds can use to uplevel their businesses and how the use of generative AI can give small business owners some of their precious time back.

Episode Highlights

Mission-driven businesses support positive change.

Ebony defines a mission-driven business as a company that seeks to solve or change social problems, demonstrating responsibility for supporting positive change in the world. She’s proud that the company she works for, GoDaddy, meets that definition — especially because the work she manages within GoDaddy’s signature Social Impact program and Empower by GoDaddy are crucial components of GoDaddy’s mission to make opportunity more inclusive for all.

“The mission is actually what drives all aspects of the business,” she said. “Not only does it help local economies, it also helps build intergenerational wealth for families.”

Three pillars for success: Education, networking, and mentorship.

Empower by GoDaddy espouses three pillars to help business owners succeed: Education, networking, and mentorship. All three pillars are needed to “uplevel” entrepreneurs, according to Ebony.

“Without the education of how to run your business, you’re not going to have the opportunity to network or find a mentor,” she said. “If you don’t have the networking of like-minded individuals, you’re not going to be able to run ideas past them or improve your education. And without a mentor, you don’t have the necessary pathway to discuss areas of opportunity or talk through roadblocks.”

Use generative AI to get some time back.

Small business owners wear many different hats, and there’s never enough time to do all the tasks on the to-do list. Recently, Ebony has heard entrepreneurs using generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as ChatGPT, to lessen the time it takes to do some of the more menial tasks. As a result, the business owner can focus on bigger, more important items.

“Using generative AI can really be helpful to your small business to automate some of the things that you may not have the time to do,” Ebony said.

Don’t do it alone. 

Especially if you’re an entrepreneur from an underserved community, you may feel like there’s no one else who’s faced the hurdles you’re experiencing. That’s why it’s important to find a community of like-minded individuals.

“One of the things that a lot of small business owners don’t take into consideration is that there are others that have done it before you and can give you some practical advice to help you over the hurdle you may be facing,” Janelle said. “Don’t try to do it alone.”

Resources + Links

Ebony: LinkedIn, X (formerly known as Twitter)

Brian Thompson Financial: Website, Newsletter, Podcast

Follow Brian Online: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X (formerly known as Twitter), Forbes

About Brian and the Mission Driven Business Podcast

Brian Thompson, JD/CFP, is a tax attorney and certified financial planner who specializes in providing comprehensive financial planning to LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs who run mission-driven businesses. The Mission Driven Business podcast was born out of his passion for helping social entrepreneurs create businesses with purpose and profit.

On the podcast, Brian talks with diverse entrepreneurs and the people who support them. Listeners hear stories of experiences, strength, and hope and get practical advice to help them build businesses that might just change the world, too.

Originally published on Built From Scratch

From painting a local veteran’s house his favorite shade of purple, to supporting a foster care system, Dawayne Gates, store manager in Houma, Louisiana knows how to encourage fellow associates to get in the Team Depot spirit.

Known far and wide as the guy with the 40-foot yellow school bus, Dawayne often drives around and shuttles volunteers to various community projects and activities. He’s led caravans everywhere, including to hurricane relief sites where help was most needed. This comes back to Dawayne’s innate desire to give back, something that has guided his life within and outside of The Home Depot.

Behind the Apron is a video docuseries that focuses on associate stories of perseverance, personal growth, community service, and reinforces The Home Depot’s core values.

Interested in a career at The Home Depot? Visit careers.homedepot.com.

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Originally published on Illumina News Center

Nucleus Genomics is realizing the dream set into motion long ago by the Human Genome Project: to use the power of genomics to help people live lives that are as healthy and long as possible. 

Nucleus’s health application harnesses the power of whole-genome sequencing (WGS). WGS is a comprehensive method for analyzing entire genomes, capable of capturing DNA variants with subtle impacts as well as rare, high-impact variants. Unlike nearly all other DNA analyses, WGS can unearth risks for common conditions like cardiovascular disease and cancer, as well as identify thousands of rare genetic disorders.

Now, Nucleus is working with Illumina to scale their vision of leveraging WGS to build a more proactive health care system where people have greater agency. ​​The initiative follows an exponential drop in the price of sequencing a genome and will further the effort to make WGS widely available to the public.

It’s a mission that was inspired by tragedy. In 2005, founder and CEO Kian Sadeghi’s 16-year-old cousin died suddenly in her sleep. Doctors suspected she may have had long QT syndrome, a rare congenital heart disorder. Sadeghi’s parents thought it may be “bad genetics.”

“I realized that an accessible health platform that uses genomics and lifestyle data to analyze disease risks could have made a life-changing impact on my family,” Sadeghi says. “That’s what we want to build for everyone. That’s what Nucleus can be.”

Sadeghi focused on creating a web application that would redefine how people understood the way their DNA shapes their health and well-being. He conducted extensive research, eventually envisioning a consumer application that combined the forefront of research on genomic technology and analysis, particularly WGS.

He assembled a core team of scientists, clinical geneticists, engineers, operators, and writers with a wide range of skills and knowledge. According to Sadeghi, Nucleus’ strength stems from the team’s collective passion for bringing a unique and revolutionary product to people’s everyday health care experience.

In 2022, Nucleus received a total of $18 million in funding, largely from Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian’s venture capital firm, Seven Seven Six, and Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund.

“Our product will ultimately combine more than 70,000 separate genetic tests into one,” says Sadeghi. “We won’t need to have tens of thousands of different laboratories each offering a different genetic test. WGS supersedes nearly all the others, from single-gene tests for hereditary cancers to small panels and carrier screenings for rare diseases.”

Nucleus also provides polygenic risk scores (PRS), a type of analysis that illustrates the combined influence of common DNA variants on a person’s disease risks and trait dispositions. Nucleus’s PRS analyses can capture the collective effect of over a million of these common variants on each person’s health and wellness.

And their analysis goes a step further, combining genetic data with nongenetic information for a more comprehensive picture of a user’s risk. Knowledge of factors such as age, body mass index, cholesterol levels, and sex assigned at birth enable Nucleus to deliver both relative genetic risk percentiles and individual estimates of absolute risk. In each report, the numbers are framed by clear illustrations and understandable language.

“We understand the importance of making genetic information available to consumers, and the equal responsibility to keep such vital information strictly confidential and within their full control,” says Varun Jana, Nucleus’s chief technology officer. “Nucleus will implement some of the healthcare industry’s most stringent data privacy and security procedures.”

The company counts increased diversification of genomics datasets among its goals. They aim to foster a better relationship between the scientific community and communities that historically have been underserved and underrepresented in medical and genetic studies.

“Our team hails from four continents,” Sadeghi says. “That diversity is a testament to what we want to build in genetic databases. One of our highest priorities at Nucleus is to build a more equitable genomics future.”

It may be a long-term goal, but in the meantime, the Nucleus platform accounts for such imbalances in genetic data. “We statistically account for people of different ancestries, so that anyone can gain viable and helpful insights into their genetic disposition. It’s a difficult problem to solve, but we’re moving closer to the goal every day.”

Nucleus has earned CLIA certification and is pursuing CAP accreditation for its WGS informatics laboratory. The platform will launch in the US in 2024.

“Our goal is to dramatically advance the adoption of genetics into the health care ecosystem,” says Sadeghi, “and to usher in a new era of preventive health care.”

Originally published on U.S. Bank company blog

When Katie Miller was in high school, she tutored teens in the juvenile detention system who were working toward their GED.

“It was eye-opening to see kids who were not as lucky as me – and in trouble,” Miller said. “The students’ commitment to improving their lives made a lasting impression on me. I saw the resilience of the human spirit – and the difference one person can make in the life of another.”

It’s no wonder, Miller said, that her role as division manager of Healthcare, Higher Education and Nonprofits draws on that experience and focuses on service organizations.

“Nonprofit businesses are a special sector to serve,” she said. “They have a mission to make our world a better place. That mission really resonates with me.”

Where experience and meaning come together

Miller has been working in the healthcare industry and the public sector for more than 20 years.

“If you want to feel like you make a difference, there isn’t another industry like it,” she said.

Miller said the nonprofit healthcare mandate is to take care of the communities it serves, and she sees the impact every time she visits a client.

“I see it when I go to the public health department and see young mothers with their children, waiting for vaccinations and checkups; when I go to the hospital and see the elderly and lonely getting care from an empathetic nurse or aide; and when I serve a nonprofit and see families receiving help for mental, physical or emotional illnesses,” she said.

“When we are sick, we are vulnerable. We need the nonprofit mindset of care to continue to make our cities, our states, and our country a safe, healthy place to live,” Miller said. “I’m proud to deliver business solutions that help these organizations stay focused on what really matters.”

An industry facing unique challenges

“Most healthcare systems are dealing with staffing challenges right now,” Miller said. “They’re working with insurance companies to negotiate prices. There are higher costs at every level of the hospital. Everybody is struggling to do more with less.”

This is driving innovation in the industry, she said.

“One facility has implemented virtual chat,” Miller said. “Hospitalized patients can simply push a button to visit with a nurse virtually. This not only speeds care but helps relieve providers with high patient-to-nurse ratios.”

Many institutions are figuring out efficiencies that still keep the patient experience at the forefront, she said.

“That extends to every touchpoint in the hospital,” Miller said. “When we’re working with clients, reviewing the revenue cycle, we’re looking at all the ways we can help make day-to-day interactions more efficient, just like those virtual visits.”

MedEpayTM from U.S. Bank is a great example of this, she said.

“It’s an integrated payments platform with point-to-point encryption,” Miller said. “Say a patient arrives for treatment and parks in a garage, pays a recurring hospital bill on a mobile device while waiting to be seen and presents a card to cover a co-pay. MedEpay can link all of that information together and deliver it to the client in one payment file.”

Lockbox services can be improved as well, she said.

“We can take the payment information – all the explanation-of-benefits summaries, all the invoices – and render it as a single, reconciled data file, lowering processing costs and speeding collections,” Miller said. “Everything is there. All the paperwork is processed for the health system. It’s all automated.”

Such solutions are why Miller has been in the industry for 26 years, she said.

“Our experience, our solutions, our deep understanding of our clients – I know we’re helping to make a difference for patients and providers,” Miller said. “Our clients want to improve the places we live. This shared purpose, this common mission, really gives you a sense that you’re making a positive impact in the community.”

U.S. Bank has served healthcare organizations for more than 100 years, delivering innovative solutions to help clients of all types and sizes meet their financing, operational and investment goals so they can focus on their core mission. In addition to its support of mid-sized and large healthcare organizations, the bank recently launched a new healthcare program – including a specialized, comprehensive offering that brings banking, payments, and wealth-management capabilities to healthcare practices with up to $25 million in annual revenue.

Energized by Edison

By Lynnette Round ENERGIZED by Edison Writer

It’s a rare sight even in solar power-friendly Southern California. Row after row of photovoltaic panels atop the carports of an affordable housing development in Orange. Residents of The Knolls, a 260-unit apartment complex, are now enjoying the benefits of a new 646-kilowatt solar system. It provides clean and renewable energy for their homes and helps them save money on electric bills.

“I am happy that we have the solar option now. It is good for the environment and our quality of life,” said K.K., a resident of The Knolls. “Now, we can use our savings from our bills to help our children.”

The Foundation for Affordable Housing, BLDG Partners, Sunrun, the city of Orange and Southern California Edison collaborated on the solar project to reduce the community’s dependence on fossil fuels. The residents of the affordable apartments will benefit from the 1,596 advanced solar panels installed throughout the property, which will meet 65% of the community’s electricity needs. The new rooftops are now generating clean energy for the complex.

“I grew up in the city of Orange. We have an enormous sense of community,” said Jonathan Russo, senior asset manager at The Foundation for Affordable Housing. “By investing in the city and its residents, this project is expected to lower the average household’s monthly electric costs by $60 and is one way to take part in affordable, clean energy.”

The Knolls project was made possible through the Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing program. This statewide program provides rebates to property owners who install solar systems for qualified low-income or disadvantaged community housing. Additional participation benefits include installing energy-efficiency measures, solar panel installation job training and workforce development opportunities emphasizing local and targeted hires and tenant education and engagement.

Annual funds were approved through the California Climate Investments initiative. Money comes from Cap-and-Trade Program auction proceeds deposited in the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and used to support the state’s goals to reduce carbon emissions and reduce climate change’s effects.

The Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing program aims to install 300 MW of generating capacity by 2030. The Knolls is the fourth-largest system providing direct benefits to California renters and represents the state’s commitment to reducing climate impacts. Renters who cannot install solar panels can take part in renewable energy projects in their community through SCE’s Community Renewables Program.

“The Knolls is the exact kind of project that is critical not only to accomplishing Southern California Edison’s clean energy vision to reduce greenhouse gas emissions but also for making sure all customers realize the cost savings that come with clean energy,” said Cynthia Quimby, SCE Government Relations manager. “SCE remains committed to safely providing all of our customers with cost savings, as well as reliable and affordable energy, and we look forward to continuing to work with our partners and communities on future solutions.”

As part of Countdown to 2045, Edison International’s updated analysis of the transformation needed to achieve California’s net-zero emissions mandate, solar and wind will contribute the bulk of the energy supply across most hours of the day and 68% of the annual energy needed to serve grid demand. These projects play a crucial role in achieving this goal and building fair and sustainable energy systems.

For more information about community solar, visit SCE’s Community Renewables Program page.

In late 2022, AMD became a founding member of the newly formed Semiconductor Climate Consortium, a group of companies in the semiconductor ecosystem focused on the challenges of climate change. Aligned with the Paris Agreement, the Consortium works to speed industry value chain efforts to reduce GHG emissions in member company operations and in other sectors of our value chain.

In addition to AMD, the Consortium has grown to more than 80 semiconductor companies including Applied Materials, ASML, GlobalFoundries, Micron, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix and TSMC. Member companies collaborate with the aim of identifying solutions that can reduce the environmental impact of the semiconductor industry, such as reducing energy consumption and GHG emissions, improving water usage efficiency and promoting the use of renewable energy.

As a fabless semiconductor company, our scope 3 emissions (related to activities beyond our operations) exceed our operational scope 1 and 2 emissions. As this group aims to progress its work, AMD is engaging with industry participants to explore opportunities to reduce our scope 3 emissions. AMD participates in discussions to explore the challenges and opportunities for our suppliers to access renewable energy in regions worldwide. Most recently, AMD joined the Consortium’s Energy Collaborative to better understand the complexities of and work to clear roadblocks around installation of low-carbon energy sources in the Asia-Pacific region. The Collaborative, a collective of industry leaders, will provide a consolidated supply statement to energy stakeholders to help enable greater access to low-carbon energy in the region. AMD also participates in the Environmental Risk Reporting and Mitigation Working Group.

The Consortium engages with policymakers, NGOs and other stakeholders to promote sustainable practices in the semiconductor industry and advocate for policies that support the transition to a low-carbon economy.

For more information on Supply Chain Responsibility at AMD, please visit: https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/corporate-responsibility/supply-chain-responsibility.html

Originally published in AMD 2022-23 Corporate Responsibility Report

Nearly all – 90% – of global trade is seaborne, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), underscoring the significant environmental impact of ports and shipping. With shipping contributing nearly 3% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and maritime trade volumes expected to triple by 2050, the industry is at a tipping point, writes Morten Johansen, COO for DP World Americas in a recent article published in Forbes.

“These environmental costs can no longer be ignored, especially considering that due to growing demand for global freight,” Johansen writes in his article, “Pioneering a Sustainable Future in Port Operations.” 

Johansen underscores the urgency of decarbonizing maritime port operations due to the significant environmental impact of shipping. He notes that as one of the world’s leading port operators, DP World has a shared responsibility in reducing emissions and championing cleaner and more sustainable practices. This collective obligation extends to every stakeholder in the value chain, including terminal operators, OEMs, port authorities, government entities, and shipping line operators.

Johansen looks to his experience at DP World to illustrate strategies that fellow port operators can use to help reduce carbon emissions. This includes electrifying port equipment, investing in renewable energy, and exploring alternative fuels and technologies. He references specific examples as follows:

Investing in electrifying container-handling equipment (CHE), which is responsible for substantial carbon emissions. DP World has already begun introducing electric cranes at the Port of Callao in Peru, electric terminal tractors in the Dominican Republic, and replacing diesel RTGs with electric versions at Brazil’s Port of Santos.Commitment to renewable energy. DP World has invested in generating solar energy on-site and in running its Chile and Peru operations on 100% hydroelectric power. Pioneering alternative solutions, such as hydrogen. DP World is exploring zero emission hydrogen fuel cell technology for its rubber-tired gantry cranes (RTGs) at the Port of Vancouver. 

Johansen notes that DP World’s efforts in decarbonization are not just about meeting its own goals, but also about setting a benchmark for the maritime industry. As such, he highlights incremental progress and adapting strategies to regional needs as key to successful decarbonization. 

This article is a compelling read for port operators and stakeholders in the maritime industry, offering actionable insights for a sustainable future in global trade. Read the full article here: Pioneering a Sustainable Future in Port Operations.

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Register now and be sure you don’t miss our next Impact Council on Wed, Jan 10 at 12pm ET / 9am PT! We’ll be joined by two experts on marketing and communications: Katy Mendes, Vice President, Allison and Whitney Dailey, EVP & Co-Lead Purpose Center of Excellence, Allison. 

It’s no secret 2024 will be tumultuous in more ways than one. Social issues have reached a new boiling point with global tensions and war, an already fraught presidential election in the U.S., and continued moments in time where many personal and cultural values are at odds. 

And amid this, brands are still expected to speak out on issues affecting their stakeholders but oftentimes must face the risk associated with both action and inaction. In a time when values-driven leadership is both celebrated and attacked, how can companies confidently move forward? 

The Impact Relations Institute, in partnership with 3BL Media, will host a conversation with the Purpose Center of Excellence experts at communications consultancy Allison as they map out an approach to helping companies determine how to lead with values and respond to cultural hot points through creating an objective framework for response. This session will unpack a process which allows brands to understand when (and when not) to lean in on issues, and provides robust and strategic guidelines to enable confident decision-making around proposed directions.

Register here to secure your spot

Moderator: Melissa Orozco (Founder & CEO, Yulu PR).

Speakers: 
About Katy Mendes, VP, San Francisco: During her 9+ years at Allison, Katy has worked with startups and mid-sized brands to global, Fortune 500 companies, approaching corporate storytelling with a socially orientated mindset. 

Following her move from London to San Francisco, she has built and led purpose-driven thought leadership and media relations campaigns to inspire movements and spark behavior change for clients past and present including Visa, Brita, Hasbro, Toyota, Athleta, Stasher, Smartwool and the Goldman Environmental Prize. 

With a background in the non-profit world in the UK prior to agency life, she is now a true industry generalist with 10+ years’ experience across multiple sectors and markets and has a passion for helping brands tell stories that matter. 

Katy also leads the agency’s Cultural Sensitivity Team, which reviews both internal and client communications through a lens of cultural inclusivity. Katy holds a BA with a major in psychology and minor in fine art from Newcastle University. 

About Whitney Dailey, EVP, Boston: With 15 years of experience in the purpose/ESG/impact space, Whitney Dailey is a thought leader at the intersection of purpose and communications. 

At Allison, Whitney serves as Executive Vice President, Purpose and leads the agency’s Purpose Center of Excellence – a dedicated team specializing in Purpose brand strategy and ESG leadership, backed by Allison’s global network of more than 1,000+ creatives and storytellers. In this role, Whitney helps clients establish, communicate and measure impact goals and strategies, as well as build breakthrough social impact programs and thoughtful, strategic Purpose programs and initiatives from the ground up. 

Whitney’s expertise in Purpose, marketing and communications has helped guide forward-looking thinking and communications strategies on behalf of brands including Brita, Dexcom, Athleta, B. Lab and others. 

Whitney holds an MBA in Environmental Management from the University of Massachusetts, Boston and a BA in Business Administration from the George Washington University. She also earned an MBA Certificate in Clean Energy and Sustainability from the University of Massachusetts, Boston. She is also an adjunct professor at Boston College.

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