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Responsible Consumption/Green Chic (Net Impact Monthly Gathering)

Thursday, February 25, 2010 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (PT)

San Francisco, CA

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Join our prestigious panel of experts and learn how to live an environmentally responsible lifestyle without sacrificing luxury! 

Come early to dine at the hotel's sustainable restaurant, "Midi", and be sure to stick around after the discussion for drinks and networking!

Our Experts Include:

Christie Matheson, Author of Green Chic

Offering up dozens of author-tested, earth-friendly ideas, lifestyle writer Christie Matheson knows that being chic and saving the planet aren't mutually exclusive. Christie Matheson is a writer living in San Francisco and Boston. Her work has appeared in Body & Soul, Glamour, Shape, Boston, San Francisco, Yoga Journal, and The Boston Globe Magazine.  Find Green Chic at www.BarnesandNoble.com

Joslin Van Arsdale, Owner of Eco Citizen

Eco Citizen strives to offer high quality, fair trade, classic fashion design and construction to the eco-conscious consumer. With a BA in photography, from University of Colorado, Boulderand a degree in fashion design and illustration at Central St. Martins, and an MA in Textiles from Goldsmiths University, Joslin has worked as a stylist for publications such as Hermes, Banana Republic and New York Times Magazine. Eco Citizen was born from the simple desire to help people and contribute to the well-being of the world. www.ecocitizenonline.com

Tzeira Sofer, Pomega 5

Tzeira Sofer is the founder, president and creative force behind Pomega5™, the industry's first complete line of organic pomegranate seed oil nutritional supplements and therapeutic skin care. As a practitioner in healing arts and an expert on women's health and wellness, Tzeira was driven by a vision to create an authentic, holistic line based upon the potent benefits of the pomegranate.

Miki Sofer, Pomega 5
Miki has been involved with various areas of Pomega5 since its inception, including branding, marketing, PR, operations, e-commerce, and online media. Most recently, she has headed up the brand re-design and re-launch, including new product and packaging development, creative direction for the new website (slated to go live this March), and roll-out of the company's online marketing initiatives. Miki holds a BA from Stanford University and a certificate from the Institute for General Management at Stanford GSB.

www.pomega5.com

Lenore Española, Founder & Designer of Lenore Collection

Lenore has always desired to blend culture, lifestyle, global communities, and individual expression into her own world of fashion. Through Lenore Collection, creating eco-chic handbags fulfills this business endeavor and supports livelihood projects in the Philippines. What’s most satisfying for Lenore and the weavers is combining the native artistry of intricate hand weaving and trend-setting design into a hip product for people to enjoy, and spark conversation about the amazing results of recycling. www.lenorecollection.com


Net Impact:

We host a gathering for the Net Impact SF community on the second Wednesday of every month, featuring a different discussion topic each time. This offers the opportunity for informal interaction with the invited guests and with Net Impact members, with the discussion topic serving as a launching off point for engaging conversations.

Contact Us: sfprofessional@netimpact.org
Chapter Website: www.netimpactsf.org

After the panel and Q&A, we'll head downstairs to the bar for lively discussion and drinks. As always, remember to consume responsibly!

See you there!

When & Where



Galleria Park Hotel (Joie De Vivre)
191 Sutter St
San Francisco, CA 94104

Thursday, February 25, 2010 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (PT)


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Net Impact members are current and emerging leaders in CSR, social entrepreneurship, nonprofit management, international development, and environmental sustainability who are actively improving the world.