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Jeanne Dasaro, Co-Founder
Operations, Events, Video Production
Jeanne is a social entrepreneur/activist with extensive experience in nonprofit management, event planning, project planning, and community journalism. In addition to her work with The New Prosperity Initiative (NPi), she is owner of Plan-It Green Consulting and Events and the creator of the purposeful networking group, Wonder Women of Boston. Jeanne studied Anthropology and Economics at the University of Michigan-Dearborn and has been featured in O Magazine as one of “Tomorrow’s Leaders” and The Boston Globe as a “Leading Woman” specifically for her social entrepreneurial spirit. When she isn’t pursuing professional interests, Jeanne can be found cooking in her kitchen or venturing off to get a new stamp in her passport. Visit her website.
Email Jeanne at jeanne[at]thenewprosperity.org. Follow her on Twitter: www.twitter.com/JeanneDasaro.
Alexis Schroeder, Co-Founder
Managing Editor, Community Relations, Partnerships
Lex is a freelance writer and editor and Program Associate at The Berkana Institute with a knack for connecting people and ideas. In addition to developing the NPi business, she serves as NPi’s Managing Editor. Originally from Old Orchard Beach, Maine, she holds a B.A. in Government from Smith College. Prior to NPi, she worked on the publishing team at the Lean Enterprise Institute, a research company dedicated to teaching the lean business method. Lex has served on the board of directors of The Writers’ Room of Boston, is proud to be a “Connector” for Boston World Partnerships, and has written columns on entrepreneurship and creativity for BostInnovation.com. These days she’s interested in things like systems thinking, health and wellness, humor writing, poetry, and design. Read a recent interview with Lex at No Country for Young Women, or visit her website.
Email Lex at alexis[at]thenewprosperity.org. Follow her on Twitter: www.twitter.com/LexSchroeder.
Austin Briggs, Media Production Volunteer
Austin Briggs graduated from Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida with a degree in Media Production & Cinema and Media Studies in 2009. His experience ranges from shooting and directing to editing 16mm films and HD videos. In March 2007 his 16mm short film, “A Search for Truth” was shown in Symbiotic Media’s “The Dig” art show in St. Augustine, Florida. Social and environmental issues are two areas Austin is particularly interested in sharing through the media. His 2009 short: “You Live Here” is a documentary on urban sprawl and deforestation in South Florida wetlands. In addition to editing videos at NPi, Austin is also working in freelance video production & post-production for Silverlight Studio and New York author/writer John Bowe, and also maintains his own website: vimeo.com/austinfilm.
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Selena Craig, Social Media and Online Marketing
Selena Craig graduated from Boston University with a Master of Science degree in Advertising in 2010. Selena believes that social media, when used effectively, can create global social change by allowing people to share information, exchange ideas, and take part in vital conversations. She has experience in website content management for various nonprofits, and her interests include healthcare, education, sustainability, and media reform.
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Laurie Herschman, Graphic Designer
Laurie Herschman is a freelance graphic designer who uses her creativity and skills for social change. She works for non-profits and social businesses that support a more equitable and sustainable world. Her design work includes invitations, posters, event signage, Web design, brand identities, fact sheets, greeting cards, and annual reports. Check out some of her work at www.laurieherschman.com, and visit www.laurieherschman.wordpress.com to see what she is currently working on.
Some of Laurie’s freelance design clients have included, NPi, America SCORES, AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corps, Brookview House, Up2Us, and New Voices magazine. In 2007-08, Laurie was a Corps Member of AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corps in Chicago. She worked for America SCORES Chicago as both a Community Resource Manager, planning outreach and programming for youth and their families, and as an in-house graphic designer.
Laurie was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and studied Mass Communication with a concentration in Advertising at Boston University. While at BU she split her time between creative advertising courses in the College of Communication and graphic design courses in the College of Fine Arts, while also pursuing a minor in art history.
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