S/GWI's Innovation Station: Recent Episodes
Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues (S/GWI)
The Innovation Station, an initiative of the Secretary’s Office of Global Women’s Issues (S/GWI) at the U.S. Department of State, provides a platform for woman and girl innovators to share their translatable solutions to climate-related community challenges. Podcast episodes are derived from audio recordings of S/GWI’s Innovation Station virtual event series. The views expressed in each episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.
Shannon Bouton (Delterra) and Joyce Kamande (Safi Organics) share their community-based efforts to develop more sustainable waste management systems, including for recyclables and agricultural waste. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Waste Management” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Garden State, on August 8, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Sandhya Murali (Solstice) and Allison Archambault (EarthSpark International) share their efforts to improve access to clean, affordable, reliable energy supplies in diverse communities. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Electricity” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Garden State, on August 8, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Fawn McGee (New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection) and Gayle Bowness (Gulf of Maine Research Institute) share their efforts to help coastal and riverine communities adapt to flooding, storm surge, and sea level rise. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Shoreline Resilience” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Garden State, on August 8, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Carolyn Baltz and Erin Killeen (The Sustainability Consortium) and Laura Draucker (Ceres) share their efforts to galvanize sustainability and climate action by suppliers, retailers, and investors. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Corporate Sustainability” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Twin Cities, on June 6, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Cesali Morales (Norris Square Neighborhood Project), Nina Ottosen (Dreamtown), and Ronah Ahumuza (Holistic Action for Development and Empowerment) share how their urban green space projects are providing cultural, economic, and leadership opportunities to vulnerable youth communities. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Urban Green Spaces” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Twin Cities, on June 6, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Ceci Weibert (Great Lakes Commission) and Alaina Harkness (Great Lakes ReNEW) share their efforts to manage aquatic invasive species and tackle mineral and nutrient pollution in waterways. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations for Freshwater Systems” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Twin Cities, on June 6, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Alexandra Richardson (Ananas Anam) and Tessa Callaghan (Keel Labs) share their work developing sustainable materials with environmental and social benefits. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Textiles” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Upland South, on May 9, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Megan Campbell (Montanya Distillers) and Emily Darchuk (Wheyward Spirit) share their efforts to reuse waste streams and improve operational sustainability within the distilling sector. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Sustainable Distilleries” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Upland South, on May 9, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Lauren Sullivan (REVERB) and Fran Schulberg (The ClimateMusic Project) share their efforts to harness the power of the music to advance sustainability and share climate messaging. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in the Music Industry” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Upland South, on May 9, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Mariana Bastos (Sustainable Shipping Initiative) and Kristen Keene (MPA Dredged Material Management Program) share their strategies for improving sustainability within the maritime industry. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations for Ports” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Puerto Rico, on March 14, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Francesca Virdis (Reef Renewal Bonaire) and Kristy Himmler and Adriana Terrones (Pa’Ti Mar) share their scientific and community-based strategies for restoring coral reefs damaged by climate impacts, disease, and other stressors. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations for Corals” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Puerto Rico, on March 14, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
LaUra Schmidt (Good Grief Network) and Pim Sullivan-Tailyour (Force of Nature) share their strategies for helping communities process climate-related grief and turn their anxiety into action. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations Addressing Climate Anxiety” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Puerto Rico, on March 14, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Belinda Low (Grevy’s Zebra Trust) and Kristal Stoner (Audubon Great Plains) share their strategies for protecting and restoring grasslands by collaborating with herders, ranchers, and farmers. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations for Grasslands” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Dakotas, on February 8, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Sabiha Malik (The World Bee Project) and Lucy King (Save the Elephants’ Elephants and Bees Project) share their strategies for collecting pollinator data, measuring ecosystem health, and creating honey-based economic opportunities for communities in need. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations for Pollinators” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Dakotas, on February 8, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Ramona Peters (Native Land Conservancy) and Alta Piechowski (Hozho Voices of Healing Center) share their community-based efforts to conserve land and safeguard traditional practices in ways that are mutually reinforcing. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations from Indigenous Perspectives” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Dakotas, on February 8, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Megan Chen (The Urban Garden Initiative) and Shreya Ramachandran (The Grey Water Project) share their efforts to build the capacity of youth communities in sustainable food systems and grey water reuse. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations for Sustainable Living” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Girl Power 3, on October 12, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.
This episode briefly references supplementary visual resources; to request access to these resources, please contact the innovators directly.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Emily Bohobo N’Dombaxe Dola (Youth4Nature), Georgia Wright (Inherited podcast), and Shaylyn Martos (Inherited podcast) share their efforts to train and empower youth to tell personal stories of climate resilience. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Climate Storytelling” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Girl Power 3, on October 12, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Marlén Garcia (Earth Uprising) and Aniya Butler (Youth Vs. Apocalypse) share their efforts to empower youth fighting for equity in climate action through policy proposals and creative expression. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations for Equity” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Girl Power 3, on October 12, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Annbjørg Medhaug (Floodbase) and Miho Mazereeuw (MIT Urban Risk Lab) share their efforts to proactively increase community resilience to flood events. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations Addressing Storm Surge” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Carolinas, on September 7, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Zakia Moulaoui Guery (Invisible Cities) and Hyojeong Kim (NomadHer) share their efforts to create new opportunities for women and marginalized communities within the tourism industry. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Tourism” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Carolinas, on September 7, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Omme-Salma Rahemtullah (FoodShare South Carolina) and Leticia Landa (La Cocina) share their efforts to help communities establish healthy eating habits and create food businesses, respectively. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Food Culture” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Carolinas, on September 7, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Jan Gould (Responsive Drip Irrigation) and Nicole Lefore (Innovation Lab for Small-Scale Irrigation) share their efforts to develop technological and programmatic solutions to irrigation challenges in various environments. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Irrigation” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Southwest, on August 10, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Brittany Kendrick (Hydronomy) and Jenny Gil (Desert X) share their efforts to provide alternative water supplies to water-scarce locations and stimulate engagement with desert communities. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations for Desert Challenges” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Southwest, on August 10, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Skawennati (Aboriginal Territories in Cyberspace) and Rebecca Balog (Mending the Sacred Hoop) share their efforts to create safer, more inclusive spaces for Indigenous peoples both on- and offline. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations by and for Indigenous Communities” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Southwest, on August 10, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Kortney Opshaug (Blue Ocean Gear) and Monica Talbert (The Plant Based Seafood Co.) share their efforts to reduce pollution, curb overfishing, and advance sustainability in the seafood sector. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in the Seafood Industry” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: New England, on June 15, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.
This episode briefly references supplementary visual resources; to request access to these resources, please contact the innovators directly.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Juliann Emmons Allison (University of California Riverside Sustainability Studies Program) and Jenny Frank (LabXchange) share their efforts to enhance accessibility and intersectional nuance in the study of both sustainability and the sciences. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations for Higher Education” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: New England, on June 15, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Dede Cummings (Green Writers Press) and Maya Nussbaum (Girls Write Now) share their efforts to provide writers with the tools and resources needed to tell climate stories and inspire climate action. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Publishing” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: New England, on June 15, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Gina D’Amato (Alliance for Responsible Mining) and Cristina Villegas (Moyo Gems, Pact) share their efforts to promote sustainability and women’s empowerment in artisanal and small-scale mining. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Mineral Resources” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Rocky Mountains, on May 11, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.
This episode briefly references supplementary visual resources; to request access to these resources, please contact the innovators directly.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Jodi Hilty (Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative) and Ngaio Richards (Working Dogs for Conservation) share their innovative strategies for building wildlife corridors, detecting invasive species, and more. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Habitat Restoration” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Rocky Mountains, on May 11, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Sarah Murray (Free to Run) and Brittany Leavitt (Brown Girls Climb) share their efforts to expand women's and girls’ access to and safety in outdoor spaces. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Outdoor Recreation” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Rocky Mountains, on May 11, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
In celebration of World Intellectual Property Day, join S/GWI’s Innovation Station host Dr. Aubrey Paris, Senior Policy Advisor, in a conversation with Tarek Fahmy, Director of the State Department’s Office of Intellectual Property Enforcement, about the role of IP in promoting gender equality and facilitating climate innovation. The theme of World Intellectual Property Day 2023, observed on April 26, is “Women and IP: Accelerating Innovation and Creativity.”
Magaly Blas (Mamás del Río) and Molly Pyle (Center on Rural Innovation) share their efforts to improve maternal and newborn health and provide technology entrepreneurship opportunities in rural communities. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations for Remote Communities” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Frontiers, on March 9, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Pam Pearson (International Cryosphere Climate Initiative) and Christina Schaedel (Permafrost Pathways) share their organizations’ community-based efforts to mitigate ice melt and permafrost thaw through research, programs, and policy. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations for the Cryosphere” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Frontiers, on March 9, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.
This episode briefly references supplementary visual resources; to request access to these resources, please contact the innovators directly.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Mercedes Wanguemert (WANGUMAQUA SLU) and Pauline Nakyewa (Ssenya Fish Farms) share their work developing integrated multitrophic and pond-based aquaculture systems. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Aquaculture” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Frontiers, on March 9, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Arien Hall (Mastodonte) and Amy Kuhl (World Relief Western Washington) share their strategies for building communities’ resilience to flooding and food insecurity through installation of green infrastructure. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Green Infrastructure” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Chesapeake Bay, on February 9, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Jill Kostel (The Wetlands Initiative) and Linda Hunter (Wild Oyster Project) share their efforts to construct wetlands on agricultural lands and rehabilitate wetlands through oyster restoration. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations for Wetlands” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Chesapeake Bay, on February 9, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Julie Decker (Anchorage Museum) and Sarah Mullens (MICRO) share their strategies for using museum experiences to engage diverse communities in conversations about climate change. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Museums” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Chesapeake Bay, on February 9, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor.
This episode briefly references supplementary visual resources; to request access to these resources, please contact the innovators directly.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
- ROAD TRIP: Bridging the Digital Divide – published 1/30/23
Grace Simrall (City of Louisville), Ana Chammas (County of Miami-Dade), and Breyana Ray (Center on Rural Innovation) use their public sector and nonprofit experiences to reflect on efforts to overcome the digital divide, especially for marginalized communities. This discussion was recorded during the “Bridging the Digital Divide” session of The Innovation Station ROAD TRIP: Fort Worth, a virtual event convened by S/GWI and the State Department Subnational Diplomacy Unit on October 28, 2022, and is moderated by Delphi Cleaveland, S/GWI Special Assistant.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Andy Brown (County of Travis), Ashley Turney (City of Reno), Cate Mingoya (Groundwork USA), and Sydney Gray (Mama Maji) use their public sector and nonprofit experiences to discuss opportunities and challenges associated with safeguarding water supplies across a range of geographic locations. This discussion was recorded during the “Promoting Water Security” session of The Innovation Station ROAD TRIP: Fort Worth, a virtual event convened by S/GWI and the State Department Subnational Diplomacy Unit on October 28, 2022, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor.
This episode briefly references supplementary visual resources; to request access to these resources, please contact the innovators directly.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Fatema Alzelzela (Eco Star Recycling) and Karina Chan-Van der Helm (Conscious Consumers) share their community-based strategies for improving the efficacy of recycling and monitoring packaging waste. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Recycling” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Girl Power 2, on October 20, 2022, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Sophia Kianni (Climate Cardinals) and Lauren Ritchie (The Eco Justice Project) share their community-based strategies for improving the accessibility and inclusivity of climate education by translating materials and centering diverse climate stories. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Climate Education” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Girl Power 2, on October 20, 2022, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Anika Puri (Elephant Savior) and Claudia Renta Ortiz (Tinglamigos) share their technology- and community-based strategies for protecting terrestrial and marine endangered species. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations for Wildlife” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Girl Power 2, on October 20, 2022, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Julie Bargmann (D.I.R.T. Studio) and Mia Lee (Sharon Davis Design) share their community-based strategies for developing socially and environmentally sustainable landscapes and structures. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Architecture” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Great Lakes, on September 22, 2022, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Danielle Doggett (SAILCARGO INC.) and Emily Marquette (Zebra Glass) share their community-based strategies for facilitating clean shipping and turning invasive species into a material resource. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations for Waterways” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Great Lakes, on September 22, 2022, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Jessica Rosenkrantz (Nervous System) and Oihana Elizalde (Natural Fiber Welding) share their companies’ work developing new design processes and materials that can improve sustainability in the manufacturing industry. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Manufacturing” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Great Lakes, on September 22, 2022, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Lindsay Crowder (Exposure Labs) and Emellie O'Brien (Earth Angel) share their community-based strategies for facilitating climate storytelling and improving the production sustainability of film, television, and other forms of media. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in the Entertainment Industry” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Golden State, on August 11, 2022, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Kate Bickert (Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy) and Rebecca Lowry (Joshua Tree Art Innovation Laboratory) share their community-based strategies for using art and stories to shape experiences, address challenges, and improve access in parks. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Park Management” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Golden State, on August 11, 2022, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Margo Robbins (Cultural Fire Management Council) and Ilkay Altintas (WIFIRE Lab) share their community- and technology-based strategies for responding to wildfire risk through cultural burning and fire trajectory mapping. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations Addressing Wildfires” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Golden State, on August 11, 2022, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Kendra Black (City and County of Denver), Lauren Faber O’Connor (City of Los Angeles), Christie Gamble (CarbonCure Technologies), and Brandi DeCarli (Farm From a Box) use their public and private sector experiences to explain how communities and organizations can work together to innovatively address challenges posed by climate change. This discussion was recorded during the “Facilitating Climate Innovation” session of The Innovation Station ROAD TRIP: Chicago, a virtual event convened by S/GWI and the State Department Intergovernmental Affairs Team on July 26, 2022, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Vanessa Ibarra (City of Atlanta), Brooke Pinto (City of Washington, DC), Liz Ricketts (The Or Foundation), and Carla Guerrera (Purpose Driven Development) use their public sector, non-profit, and private sector perspectives to discuss opportunities and challenges related to empowering women businessowners. This discussion was recorded during the “Investing in Women-Owned Businesses” session of The Innovation Station ROAD TRIP: Chicago, a virtual event convened by S/GWI and the State Department Intergovernmental Affairs Team on July 26, 2022, and is moderated by Delphi Cleaveland, S/GWI Special Assistant.
This episode briefly references supplementary visual resources; to request access to these resources, please contact the innovators directly.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Etosha Cave (Twelve) and Christie Gamble (CarbonCure Technologies) share their companies' strategies for mitigating carbon dioxide emissions by deploying innovative utilization and storage technologies. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Emissions Reduction” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Lone Star, on June 16, 2022, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Michelle Perez (American Farmland Trust) and Lisa Gautier (Matter of Trust) share their community-based strategies for addressing water quality challenges induced by agriculture and oil spills. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations Addressing Water Pollution” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Lone Star, on June 16, 2022, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Rachel Stroer (The Land Institute) and Barbara Decré (Savanna Institute) share their community-based strategies for improving soil health using perennial grain crops and agroforestry systems. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Land Use” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Lone Star, on June 16, 2022, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Naomi Mwaura (Flone Initiative) and DeVynne Starks (HERide) share their community-based strategies for improving economic opportunities and safety for women in the transportation sector. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Mobility” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Big Apple, on May 12, 2022, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Cate Mingoya (Groundwork USA) and Bryn Lindblad (Climate Resolve) share their community-based strategies for addressing the urban heat island effect, which disproportionately impacts historically marginalized neighborhoods. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Urban Cooling” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Big Apple, on May 12, 2022, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Camille Tagle (FABSCRAP) and Liz Ricketts (The Or Foundation) share their community-based strategies for improving the social and environmental sustainability of the fashion industry. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Fashion” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Big Apple, on May 12, 2022, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Beth Roach (Alliance of Native Seedkeepers) and Niria Alicia Garcia (Run4Salmon) share their community-based strategies for maintaining indigenous traditions related to seeds, salmon, and their creation stories. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Heritage Preservation” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Aloha State, on March 10, 2022, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Kealoha Pisciotta (Kai Palaoa) and Noel Dickinson (Breadfruit Institute at the National Tropical Botanical Garden) share their community-based, Native Hawaiian-led strategies for restoring marine and terrestrial ecosystems and protecting species of environmental and cultural significance. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Ecosystem Protection” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Aloha State, on March 10, 2022, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Hilary Stevens (Restore America’s Estuaries) and Franziska Trautmann (Glass Half Full) share their community-based strategies for preventing and responding to eroding shorelines. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations Addressing Coastal Erosion” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Aloha State, on March 10, 2022, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
This bonus episode of S/GWI’s Innovation Station was recorded on May 18, 2022, during a virtual event titled, “Corporate Crossroads: The Critical Intersection of Gender & the Environment.” The event featured U.S. Government officials and private sector representatives discussing the role of the private sector in empowering women as environmental and climate leaders.
Speakers include (in order of appearance): Rachel Vogelstein (White House Gender Policy Council), Monica Medina (Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, U.S. Department of State), Leigh Anne DeWine (Amazon), Cathy Pieters (Mondelez), and Mil Niepold (The Mara Partners).
(The views expressed by non-U.S. Government officials in this episode are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Debbie Phillips (Rural Action) and Jessica Kaknevicius (Sustainable Forestry Initiative) share their community-based strategies for building community prosperity and developing career opportunities in forestry and conservation sectors. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations Addressing Rural Flight” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Great Plains, on February 10, 2022, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Sydney Gray (Mama Maji) and Teri Dankovich (Folia Materials) share their community-based strategies for turning water access challenges into women’s economic empowerment opportunities. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Water Access” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Great Plains, on February 10, 2022, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor.
This episode briefly references supplementary visual resources; to request access to these resources, please contact the innovators directly.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Kathleen Finlay (Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming) and Brandi DeCarli (Farm From a Box) share their community-based strategies for developing regionalized, sustainable food systems through programs and technology. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Farming” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Great Plains, on February 10, 2022, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
This bonus episode of S/GWI’s Innovation Station was recorded on March 22, 2022, during a virtual event convened by the United States and Landesa on the margins of the 66th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. The event, titled “Women, Deeds, and Dirt: Confront the Climate Crisis, Uproot Gender Inequality,” featured U.S. Government officials and women practitioners discussing the critical intersection between women’s land rights, sustainable land use, and climate change.
Speakers (in order of appearance): Kat Fotovat (Secretary’s Office of Global Women’s Issues, U.S. Department of State), John Kerry (Special Presidential Envoy for Climate), Beth Roberts (Landesa), Rowshan Jahan Moni (Association for Land Reform and Development), Jeannette Gurung (WOCAN), Sydney Gray (Mama Maji), Alexandria Villaseñor (Earth Uprising), Gillian Caldwell (USAID).
(The views expressed by non-U.S. Government officials in this episode are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Olivia Lubarsky (Own Your Roar) and Chloe Camp (Emory Dark Arts) share their community-based strategies for improving mental health on college campuses through sport and art. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Mental Health” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Girl Power, on October 14, 2021, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Mercedes Molloy (Safe Squad), Maya Siegel (Space to Speak), and Pranjal Jain (Global Girlhood) share their community-based strategies for improving physical and online safety, especially for marginalized communities. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Safety” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Girl Power, on October 14, 2021, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Shruti Sood (Happy Seeder Happy Lungs) and Patricia Kombo (PaTree Initiative) share their community-based strategies for improving air quality in India and Kenya through farmer and youth engagement, respectively. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Air Quality” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Girl Power, on October 14, 2021, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Amanda Martin North (Center for Rural Health Innovation) and Ruth Verhey (Friendship Bench) share their community-based strategies for improving rural health care access and providing mental health services. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Community Health” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Pacific Northwest, on September 23, 2021, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor.
This episode briefly references supplementary visual resources; to request access to these resources, please contact the innovators directly.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Laura Lynes (The Resilience Institute), Amanda Parrish (The Lands Council), and Caryn Bosson (The C.R.E.W.) share their community-based strategies for improving forest management and preventing wildfires. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Forest Management” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Pacific Northwest, on September 23, 2021, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor.
This episode briefly references supplementary visual resources; to request access to these resources, please contact the innovators directly.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Erin Ashe (Oceans Initiative) and Sarah Hameed (Marine Conservation Institute) share their community-based strategies for achieving effective conservation of marine species. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Aquatic Ecosystems” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Pacific Northwest, on September 23, 2021, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Marilyn Wrenn (Coalfield Development), Carla Guerrera (Purpose Driven Development), and Alexandria Lafci (New Story Charity) share their community-based strategies for facilitating affordable, climate-smart housing. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Housing” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Mountain State, on August 26, 2021, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor.
This episode briefly references supplementary visual resources; to request access to these resources, please contact the innovators directly.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Kelly Bragg (West Virginia Office of Energy) and Laura Stachel (We Care Solar) share their community-based strategies for improving energy efficiency and access. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Energy” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Mountain State, on August 26, 2021, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor.
This episode briefly references supplementary visual resources; to request access to these resources, please contact the innovators directly.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Amanda Pitzer (Friends of the Cheat) and Paloma Zapata (Sustainable Travel International) share their community-based strategies for facilitating sustainable use of natural resources. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Natural Resource Management” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Mountain State, on August 26, 2021, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor.
This episode briefly references supplementary visual resources; to request access to these resources, please contact the innovators directly.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Karina Campos (NILUS), Helena Williams (The Walls Project), and Jeannette Gurung (WOCAN) share their community-based strategies for improving local food security. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Food Security” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Gulf Coast, on July 15, 2021, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Jenn Dianto Kemmerly (Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch) and Ally Dragozet (Sea Going Green) share their community-based strategies for improving sustainability in the seafood and marine tourism sectors. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in the Coastal Economy” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Gulf Coast, on July 15, 2021, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor.
This episode briefly references supplementary visual resources; to request access to these resources, please contact the innovators directly.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Jessica Dandridge (The Water Collaborative) and Laura Bowie (Gulf of Mexico Alliance) share their community-based strategies for improving resilience in flood-prone regions. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Shoreline Resilience” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Gulf Coast, on July 15, 2021, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor.
(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)
Welcome to S/GWI's Innovation Station, a podcast spotlighting women and girls who are developing transformative solutions to climate-related challenges. In their own words, these innovative women and girls share inspiration, advice, and best practices for addressing global challenges at local levels. S/GWI's Innovation Station, presented by the Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues at the U.S. Department of State, debuts January 2022 wherever you listen to podcasts.