Chris is an alumnus from the Green MBA program at Dominican University of CA and is a graduate of the Integral Sustainability seminar from Integral Institute in Boulder, Colorado. He is one of a growing movement of professionals bridging the gaps between business practices, sustainable technologies, and the wisdom of ecology. Chris’ mission is to promote sustainability through business by assisting companies and organizations in successfully meeting the challenges and realizing the rewards of “going green”.

Currently he is the Director of Operations at EQ.tv. He is also the founder of Unity Sustainability consulting which incorporates a multi-faceted perspective regarding the nature of the human experience and the quest for sustainability.

Stacie oversees sales and marketing for Earthsite.net, working with clients through the beginning stages of building their “Earthsite”. Stacie is an alumna of the Green MBA program at Dominican University of CA . She worked with the Green MBA program over the last two years developing and implementing their marketing and admissions strategy.

Her passion lies in growing the green economy and living a sustainable lifestyle. in addition to being a Maven, Stacie recently joined Green Maven as the Director of the Maven Network. She is also on the board of Sustainable Fairfax in Marin County, CA as the Communications Chair. Stacie is permaculture certified and enjoys hiking, yoga, dance, travel and eco-fashion.

Lindsay aka Betty Biodiesel is an alumnus of the Green MBA program at Dominican University of CA. She is the Director of Marketing and Business Development for Blue Sky Biofuels. Blue Sky is the first commercial Biodiesel facility in the San Francisco Bay Area. Located in Oakland, Blue Sky has the capacity to process both waste oil and virgin feedstock into 5-10 million gallons of Biodiesel per year.Lindsay is also currently developing the Biofuels4schools campaign promoting Biodiesel in school buses to reduce harmful emissions.

She is currently working to revive the Berkeley Biodiesel Collective and has co-found the SoCo Biodiesel Co-op and Veggie Oil Co-op, in Sonoma County. To learn more about Lindsay, Betty Biodiesel, Blue Sky Bio-fuels, & the Biofuels4schools campaign go to www.blueskybio-fuels.com, www.biofuels4schools.org, www.bettybiodiesel.org.

With a background in political advocacy and media relations, Melissa enjoys utilizing her communication and strategy skills to cultivate the Green Maven Business Network in addition to being a Maven. She is also Earthsite.net’s lead project manager where she leads clients effectively through the design process. She works with clients on site structure and administration, and provides media relations services. Melissa is also a kundalini yoga teacher and an avid traveler.

John is currently a Green MBA student at Dominican University of CA. Prior to his graduate studies, he graduated from St. John's College in Santa Fe, New Mexico. While in his undergraduate program, he distinguished himself as a leader serving as the president of his class, representative to the college's board, and as head of the student government.

After graduating from college, John moved back home to Houston, Texas to work in the Mayor's Office of Public Safety. "The mayor's office was a fantastic introduction to the kind of cross-sector work I see for my future." At this point in his studies, John is most interested in providing ways for traditional organizations such as churches, banks, and schools, to become effective parts of the larger environmental movement. He has worked with retail outlets, cafés as well as government and publishing organizations.

April is a Green MBA Alumnus from the Green MBA program at Dominican University of CA. She is a consultant specializing in helping small businesses wishing to adopt environmentally-friendly practices. She teaches the Contra Costa SBDC-sponsored seminar, "Greening Your Small Business," and works with the Ma'at Youth Academy in Richmond, CA, to empower at-risk youth through environmental education and stakeholder engagement.

April lives in the East Bay of San Francisco, and spends her free time gardening, hiking, and reading The Lorax to anyone who will listen. Her website is www.aprilcapil.com."

Anne's background in event production led her to Earthsite.net where she has been working as the account manager for GreenFestivals.org. In addition, Anne works on business development, operations and client support as Earthsite's business manager.

Anne is an alumna from the Green MBA program at Dominican University of CA. She has a bachelor's degree in Spanish literature from Carleton College and enjoys traveling, bicycling and dance.

Jerry studied Computer Engineering at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo. While at college Jerry was a DJ for the campus radio station KCPR. He also wrote for Poly's newspaper the Mustang Daily. When he wasn't stirring up controversy on the air or in print, he was actively involved with the campus chapters of NOW (National Organization for Women) and Take Back the Night.

After college, Jerry moved to Redondo Beach where he worked as a software developer in the government market. After three years of L.A. he made a break north to the San Francisco Bay Area. At his current company, Jerry has pioneered a group of green-thinking folk who are actively making changes to the company's environmental impact. His free time is now spent making films, reading comic books, and traveling.

Most recently Jerry helped found www.greensix.com . Sign up as a member today and they will plant six trees in your honor.