DATE: October 17 , 2007
TIME: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
LOCATION: Souk in Old Town, 322 NW 6th Avenue, Suite 200 (www.soukllc.com)
COST: $5 at the door to cover refreshments.
RSVP: An RSVP for YWSE events is not mandatory, but very appreciated: portland@ywse.org
So,
you've heard this hip term "social entrepreneurship", it sounds very
cool and there is an increasing buzz around these SE people who are
changing our world. But, really, what does this mean? And, could it
apply to what you are doing or are thinking of doing? Join us for a
night of powerful exploration, guided by a panel of experts in the
field. Learn how they have personally created successful social
enterprises and how they have worked with people and groups to help
them change the world in corporate and non-profit world. Our panel
includes Shauna Mohr, a founding member of YWSE San Fran and the
Founder of Lucina Jewelry, as well as Nick Viele, a "40 Under 40 "
Award Winner who works as international consultant to SEs. There will
be a facilitated panel discussion and time for open Q & A. The
night begins at 7:30 at souk, $5 cover includes wine and munchies.
Join us for a powerful night of ideas and inspiration!
Confirmed speakers include Shauna Mohr and Nic Viele :
After
the birth of her daughter Ingrid in 2004, Shauna Alexander Mohr was
inspired to create a meaningful business collaborating with women and
families in developing and war-torn countries. That mission came to
life through Lucina, named after the Roman goddess of light and birth.
While
working internationally as a fair trade coffee buyer and strategy
consultant, Shauna came across skillfully handcrafted materials
available from fair trade workshops in Africa, Latin America and Asia.
As a social entrepreneur, she saw the opportunity to partner with
American designers to transform these enchanting components into an
elegant, upscale collection of jewelry. Joined by designers Scarlet
Chamberlin and Ronda Kelly, Shauna created the Lucina jewelry line in
fall 2005.
Lucina is the culmination of Shauna's experience and
passions: her expertise in fair trade commerce, her graduate degree in
environmental economics from Yale, her work nurturing small businesses
in Latin America, and her love of exquisite handcrafted products.
Shauna believes that smart, soulful businesses can transform lives and
be an engine of world benefit. She's proving it through Lucina.
Nick
Viele is an independent consultant dedicated to strengthening the
social-sector through his work with Executive Directors, development
professionals and Boards of Directors. He focuses on long-term and
short-term organizational strategy.
After receiving a
management degree from Stonehill College, Nick worked in direct social
service and for a facilities management-consulting firm before being
hired in 2000 as the first employee of Portland-based Schoolhouse
Supplies. Three years later Nick was named as its Executive Director.
Schoolhouse Supplies grew from a $34k organization to a $2.5 million
organization, was featured on NBC's Today Show, and has earned a
reputation as one of the most effective nonprofit organizations in
Portland. During Nick's term, Schoolhouse Supplies won numerous awards
including Most Innovative Nonprofit Project. For his work with
Schoolhouse Supplies and on other volunteer assignments, Nick was
selected as one of Portland's 40 most effective leaders under 40 years
of age in 2007 by the Portland Business Journal.
Nick recently
designed and facilitated a five-day strategy retreat for the New York
City based Freelancer's Union at the Rockefeller Foundation's
Conference Center in Bellagio, Italy
