ELI INGRAHAM 🏳️‍🌈

ELI INGRAHAM 🏳️‍🌈

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Education

  • Wellesley College Graphic
  • Four-month executive program designed to help global companies derive value from embedding innovative approaches to sustainability across their organization and supply chain. Graduates are qualified to argue the business case for sustainability informed by a rich understanding of the impact of current global economic, social, and environmental pressures.

  • Four-month executive program offered through PYXERA Global on the Circular Economy. Bard’s Circular Value Chain Management program focuses on the role of the “Chief Circularity Officer” or CCO. For true circular economy business models to succeed, CCO’s or their equivalent will be needed to drive the far-reaching operational and cultural changes required. Bard's program explores circular economy business models by integrating successful supply chain management with a deep understanding of…

    Four-month executive program offered through PYXERA Global on the Circular Economy. Bard’s Circular Value Chain Management program focuses on the role of the “Chief Circularity Officer” or CCO. For true circular economy business models to succeed, CCO’s or their equivalent will be needed to drive the far-reaching operational and cultural changes required. Bard's program explores circular economy business models by integrating successful supply chain management with a deep understanding of circular economy strategy.

  • Three-month intensive course on regenerative patterns and principles in the practice of finance. The course explored what genuine financial system transformation looks and feels like, inspired by the science of living systems. Three fundamental questions were considered:

    1. What is the purpose of finance and how has finance failed to serve that purpose?

    2. What would finance look like if it were to operate in service of healthy human communities while preserving rather than…

    Three-month intensive course on regenerative patterns and principles in the practice of finance. The course explored what genuine financial system transformation looks and feels like, inspired by the science of living systems. Three fundamental questions were considered:

    1. What is the purpose of finance and how has finance failed to serve that purpose?

    2. What would finance look like if it were to operate in service of healthy human communities while preserving rather than destroying the long-term health of the planet in the process?

    3. What would serious financial reform look like that would harness the power of finance to drive the essential transformation to regenerative economies, unlocking infinite potential in the process?

  • - Present

    Two-month course offering a practical approach to reimagining our economy to create long-term wealth, ecological harmony and genuine equality throughout the world. Regenerative economics provides the principles-based, theoretical foundation for redesigning economies to meet unprecedented demands. All institutions that make up our economy – from multinational corporations to central banks to state actors – must operate for the benefit of people and planet. From this vantage point, these…

    Two-month course offering a practical approach to reimagining our economy to create long-term wealth, ecological harmony and genuine equality throughout the world. Regenerative economics provides the principles-based, theoretical foundation for redesigning economies to meet unprecedented demands. All institutions that make up our economy – from multinational corporations to central banks to state actors – must operate for the benefit of people and planet. From this vantage point, these institutions no longer function as isolated entities but as interdependent nodes in one interconnected system.

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    Year-long intensive study for executives, HR professionals, teachers, students, creatives, coaches, consultants, architects, NGO-leaders, politicians, and city officials determined to rebuild our systems in regenerative and resilient ways. This course explores new leadership models and mindsets needed to harness the creativity, innovation, vibrancy and renewal of ancient wisdom and apply them to re-designing and rebuilding organizations and societies.

  • - Present

    To deal with the current global polycrisis, we need cultural and mental transformation. This MOOC is the second of four MOOCs that hybridize science, design and transformative praxis. This joint learning journey is a fluid, intervention-driven, synergistic process addressing complex challenges with regional focus. It entails a critical look at systems thinking, tools to view complexity from above, basics of social network analysis, resilience assessment, circularities, and systemic innovation.

  • - Present

    An intensive MOOC 1 on sustainability science, systemic design, and transformative action designed to provide world views, tools, illustrations, and transformative networks to build capacities and engage in systemic innovation of complex systems.

  • - Present

    Activities and Societies: This course explores the contribution of globalized industry to systemic oppression, centering on the relationship between the Global North and the Global South through industry operations.If offers a clear holistic perspective of globalized corporatization, supply chains, and their systemic impacts. This course enables participants to connect the dots within their sectors and look with fresh, purposeful eyes at what systems change might feel like through us as collaborative individuals.

  • - Present

    Ecological Design refers to sustainability from a whole systems design perspective that embodies systemic thinking. This course is part of the full Design for Sustainability online course. Ecological education and design is a multifaceted field embracing green regenerative architecture, sustainable agriculture, ecological engineering, permaculture solutions, clean renewable energy sources, eco system restoration and regenerative development. Any practices that help to sustain a pattern of…

    Ecological Design refers to sustainability from a whole systems design perspective that embodies systemic thinking. This course is part of the full Design for Sustainability online course. Ecological education and design is a multifaceted field embracing green regenerative architecture, sustainable agriculture, ecological engineering, permaculture solutions, clean renewable energy sources, eco system restoration and regenerative development. Any practices that help to sustain a pattern of ecological interdependencies and nurture the conditions for all living systems to thrive.

  • - Present

    This course lays out principles and practices of deep transformation for the individual, for community, and for society at large. It offers participants a deep but accessible guided exploration of an alternative life-affirming worldview based on the intersection of modern science and the world’s great wisdom traditions, along with an inspiring and practical vision of pathways that could lead to an ecological civilization. The only way we can truly change our trajectory is by approaching…

    This course lays out principles and practices of deep transformation for the individual, for community, and for society at large. It offers participants a deep but accessible guided exploration of an alternative life-affirming worldview based on the intersection of modern science and the world’s great wisdom traditions, along with an inspiring and practical vision of pathways that could lead to an ecological civilization. The only way we can truly change our trajectory is by approaching society’s problems from the foundation of an alternative worldview—one that affirms life, rather than the accumulation of wealth above all else. This worldview already exists: it is one of deep interconnectedness, which integrates the findings of modern systems thinking, evolutionary biology, and cognitive neuroscience with insights from Buddhism, Taoism, and Indigenous knowledge.

  • Seven-week course on the principles, perspectives, and practices for transforming individual lives within complex living systems. Living systems change for better or worse without intentional or deliberate efforts, sometimes in profound ways. There is power to systems change through collective intention and collaborative learning when there is systemic awareness of possibilities, including unintended consequences.

  • Three-month executive program with Fritjof Capra based on Capra's textbook The Systems View of Life, coauthored with Pier Luigi Luisi. This course explores the conceptual tools to understand the nature of our systemic problems and to recognize the systemic solutions that are being developed by individuals and organizations around the world.

  • Programming, UNIX, Networking, SQL/IIS Servers, Web/UX/UI. Also pursued MCSE courses and design courses at Toronto School of Business and Ontario College of Art and Design.

  • BF/VF's program mix included an extensive continuing education program in production and post-production; an exhibition program, including the New England Film & Video Festival, a Meet the Director series, and a forum for artists to present rough cuts to the public; and an artists' resources program, which included administration of the New England Regional Film/Video Fellowships, fiscal sponsorship, and discounts to area vendors. BF/VF was a membership organization and also published a…

    BF/VF's program mix included an extensive continuing education program in production and post-production; an exhibition program, including the New England Film & Video Festival, a Meet the Director series, and a forum for artists to present rough cuts to the public; and an artists' resources program, which included administration of the New England Regional Film/Video Fellowships, fiscal sponsorship, and discounts to area vendors. BF/VF was a membership organization and also published a quarterly newsletter, Intervisions.

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • City of Newton Graphic

    Human Rights Commissioner

    City of Newton

    - Present 6 years

    Human Rights

    The City of Newton established the Newton Human Rights Commission in 1973 to ensure mutual understanding and respect among all persons in the City by promoting acceptance of diversity and combating discrimination. The Commissioners and Advisory Council members are volunteers who live or work in Newton. The Commission educates the public by presenting informative programs and discussions on human rights issues; collaborate with residents, school staff, students, and businesses to support…

    The City of Newton established the Newton Human Rights Commission in 1973 to ensure mutual understanding and respect among all persons in the City by promoting acceptance of diversity and combating discrimination. The Commissioners and Advisory Council members are volunteers who live or work in Newton. The Commission educates the public by presenting informative programs and discussions on human rights issues; collaborate with residents, school staff, students, and businesses to support Newton's diversity initiatives; resolve complaints of local discrimination through mediation or referral to the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination.

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    Finance Committee

    Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown

    - Present 3 years

    The Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown is a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging the growth and development of emerging visual artists and writers and to restoring the year-round vitality of the historic art community of Provincetown. The Work Center is internationally known for its acclaimed 7-month residency program granting fellowships to 20 emerging writers and artists, as well as its open enrollment Summer Workshop Program, an online writing program 24PearlStreet, and an…

    The Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown is a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging the growth and development of emerging visual artists and writers and to restoring the year-round vitality of the historic art community of Provincetown. The Work Center is internationally known for its acclaimed 7-month residency program granting fellowships to 20 emerging writers and artists, as well as its open enrollment Summer Workshop Program, an online writing program 24PearlStreet, and an extensive series of year-round cultural events and exhibitions.

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    Board of Directors

    WOMR/WFMR

    - Present 5 years

    A non-profit, non-commercial Community Radio station on Cape Cod that provides a media platform to present local, eclectic, entertaining, informative and educational programming, and to encourage community participation in all aspects of the station. There are very few, if any, radio stations like WOMR in the country. We are a non-profit organization, not affiliated with any educational institution, and derive our financial support from listeners, businesses and grant making organizations like…

    A non-profit, non-commercial Community Radio station on Cape Cod that provides a media platform to present local, eclectic, entertaining, informative and educational programming, and to encourage community participation in all aspects of the station. There are very few, if any, radio stations like WOMR in the country. We are a non-profit organization, not affiliated with any educational institution, and derive our financial support from listeners, businesses and grant making organizations like the Massachusetts Cultural Council Involving the community in our programming is our mission and we invite anyone to become part of WOMR.

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    Global Juror, 5th Global Entreps Awards

    International Board of Business Owners & Entrepreneurs (Entreps)

    Science and Technology

    In 2010, the global non-profit International Board of Business Owners & Entrepreneurs (Entreps) was formed to promote businesses that exemplify best practices in sustainability, trust, inclusivity, and respect for planet through the lens of Digital Industry, Good Governance, and Sustainable Development.

    In 2015, Entreps made a commitment to support the UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, launching the Global Entreps Awards and 5Gcitizens International Congress together with…

    In 2010, the global non-profit International Board of Business Owners & Entrepreneurs (Entreps) was formed to promote businesses that exemplify best practices in sustainability, trust, inclusivity, and respect for planet through the lens of Digital Industry, Good Governance, and Sustainable Development.

    In 2015, Entreps made a commitment to support the UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, launching the Global Entreps Awards and 5Gcitizens International Congress together with sponsors, collaborators, and partners from over 100 countries.

    With 30 categories across 126 countries, the Global Entreps Awards reward sustainable businesses and startups, public figures, institutions and governments, international organizations and custom initiatives, with the UN’s SDGs as the lighthouse.

    The awards also recognize efforts in Artificial Intelligence, 5G, Smart Cities, Circular Economy, Collaborative Economy, Youth & Employment, and Digital Industry, among others.

  • Astia Graphic

    Astia Global Startup Advisor

    Astia

    - Present 8 years

    Astia is a community of over 5,000 global advisors and investors, including current and former C-level startup executives. Founded in 1999 in Silicon Valley, Astia is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide access to capital, networks, and expertise to women entrepreneurs of high-potential companies. Our role is to facilitate access to resources that fuel innovation and drive economic growth.

    Designed for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs who understand the value of…

    Astia is a community of over 5,000 global advisors and investors, including current and former C-level startup executives. Founded in 1999 in Silicon Valley, Astia is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide access to capital, networks, and expertise to women entrepreneurs of high-potential companies. Our role is to facilitate access to resources that fuel innovation and drive economic growth.

    Designed for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs who understand the value of extraordinary relationships and who believe in giving back, Astia connects entrepreneurs to investors, industry leaders, advisors, and service providers as part of a comprehensive value-ad network. Astia's executive programs [legal and fundraising advice, leadership skills development, technology and marketing analysis] support women founders in high-tech, life sciences, and clean technology start-ups.

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    Diversity Committee Member

    Facing History and Ourselves

    - 1 year

    Civil Rights and Social Action

    Facing History and Ourselves' [FHAO] mission is to engage students of diverse backgrounds in an examination of racism, prejudice, and antisemitism in order to promote the development of a more humane and informed citizenry. The FHAO Diversity Committee is dedicated to ensuring that these same principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion are flourishing within our business culture, practices, and policies.

  • Sustainability Advisor & Digital Strategist

    Ejido Verde

    - 1 year

    Economic Empowerment

    Ejido Verde Reserves is a Mexican forestry company formed through a partnership of the Mexican pine chemicals industry and indigenous communities in Michoacan, Mexico to establish 12,000 hectares of commercial plantations for pine resin extraction. The expanded mission of Ejido Verde is to educate the native Purepecha people on how to better manage and utilize their land in order to generate sustainable revenue for their community.

  • Our Bodies Ourselves Graphic

    Digital Strategist and Advisor

    Our Bodies Ourselves

    - 1 year

    Health

    Our Bodies Ourselves advances health and human rights within a framework of values shaped by women’s voices and a commitment to self-determination and equality.

  • Head of Advisory Board | Community Lead

    Future of Work Community

    - 1 year

    www.FutureofWork.co is an open community investigating the future of work, cooperating to find and advance new ways of working together, to redefine our connection to work and each other, and ultimately, through that, to change the world.

  • The Grommet Graphic

    Digital Strategist | Community Hackathon

    The Grommet

    - Present 10 years

    At The Grommet, we truly believe that every purchase is an act of citizenship. That's why we launch undiscovered products and help them succeed. Our Grommets aren't just things. Grommets are products with a purpose invented by people with stories.

  • Board of Directors

    GLAF [Gay & Lesbian Athletic Foundation]

    - 2 years

    Education

  • President, Board of Directors

    Row As One Institute

    - 2 years

  • Board of Directors

    Boston Bay Blades Rowing Club

    - 2 years

  • Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Graphic

    HEBBLE Project

    Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

    - 2 years

  • American Friends Service Committee Graphic

    Intern, Prison Outreach Programs

    American Friends Service Committee

    - 1 year

  • Greater Boston Legal Services Graphic

    Intern, Aid to Families with Dependent Children

    Greater Boston Legal Services

    - less than a year

  • Boston Harbor Island Manager

    MA Department of Environmental Management

    - less than a year

Organizations

  • IEEE Standards Association

    Planet Positive 2030

    - Present

    Planet Positive 2030 is an open and multidisciplinary community of global experts working to chart a path for all people to achieve a flourishing future for 2030 and beyond. The Initiative blends the perspectives of technologists, economists, sociologists, educators, policy-makers and others to identify sustainable technology solutions to reduce Green House gas emissions and significantly increase the regeneration and resilience of the earth’s ecosystems, with a short term goal of helping…

    Planet Positive 2030 is an open and multidisciplinary community of global experts working to chart a path for all people to achieve a flourishing future for 2030 and beyond. The Initiative blends the perspectives of technologists, economists, sociologists, educators, policy-makers and others to identify sustainable technology solutions to reduce Green House gas emissions and significantly increase the regeneration and resilience of the earth’s ecosystems, with a short term goal of helping achieve reductions in global green house gas emissions of 50% by 2030. A forthcoming report, Strong Sustainability by Design, will inform planning for relevant IEEE standards and certifications and provide insights and actionable recommendations to inspire public and private sector decision-makers. It will be accompanied by an Impact Accountability/Assessment tool designed to help business leaders and policy-makers evaluate solutions, designs, manufacturing (if applicable), deployment, operation, and lifecycles.

  • The Summit

    Member

    - Present

    Summit curates some of the brightest minds and bring them into spaces where they can cultivate ideas and authentic relationships at the intersection of art, commerce, entertainment, and ideology. Summit believes that people are more true to themselves when hierarchy is eliminated from the equation.

  • Boston Blockchain Association

    Member

    - Present
  • Blockchain Council

    Member

    - Present
  • Blockchain for Social Impact Coalition

    Council Member

    - Present
  • National Association of Women Professionals

    Member

    - Present
  • Astia Global Advisors

    Startup Advisor and Angel Investor

    - Present
  • Community BackChannel

    Member

    - Present
  • SocialMedia.org Blue Council

    Member

    - Present
  • W3C Social Business Community

    Member

    - Present
  • The Community RoundTable

    Member

    - Present

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