SUSTAINOVATION - Key Persons


Bill Miller

Job Titles:
  • Founding Member
Bill Miller, M.A., Founding member, is a writer, activist, and entrepreneur with a background in both clinical psychology (M.A. Fuller Graduate School) and I.T. He's produced several software products, a patent, and authored a book: How I Survived Divorce - In 45 Days.. Bill develops content and programs for Sustainovation and other non-profit organizations exploring various aspects of culture, consciousness, and social evolution.

David Alan Foster

David Alan Foster, has over 30 years in design: industrial, product, web, graphic, type, package, environmental, display, tool and publications design. Currently working on a contract basis for design and drafting of retail display, industrial/safety, architectural and medical fixtures.

Heather Ferguson

Job Titles:
  • Team Lead, Has a B.a. in Interior Design from Cal State Long Beach, and Currently Works As an Interior Designer With Hawley Peterson & Snyder Architects

Jim Caldwell

Job Titles:
  • Board President of Conexions
Jim Caldwell, Ph.D., Board President of Conexions. President of E3 Regenesis Solutions, specializing in building green energy alliances and green community systems integration in the US and China. Member of Sustainable San Mateo County, Member of Energy Voyager Corporation's International Knowledge Trust, a Director of the 1990 Institute and The U.S. China Green Energy Council.

Lisa Friedman

Job Titles:
  • Founding Member
  • Partner
Lisa Friedman, Ph.D., Founding member of Sustainovation, Partner in Enterprise Development Group (EDG), a consulting and training firm specializing in innovation and strategy. She is co-author of the book The Dynamic Enterprise, co-creator of the innovation survey ValueSTEP, and is a frequent speaker and workshop leader on eco-innovation, cradle-to-cradle design, and sustainability strategy.

Lynne Sopchak

Lynne Sopchak, Ph.D., is a biologist with a B.S. in medical technology and a doctorate in immunology and microbiology. She has experience in healthcare, business, education and research in SF Bay Area universities. Lynne is interested in biomimicry and the intersection of art, science and technology.

Mari Pearman

Job Titles:
  • Consultant
Mari Pearman is a consultant focused on developing organizational capacity through human capital, systems, and presence. She facilitates strategic planning sessions for executive committees & boards, acts as neutral facilitator for community stakeholder engagement sessions, and designs and implements interactive training programs.

Samantha Schoenfeld

Job Titles:
  • Founding Member
Samantha Schoenfeld, Founding member, brings her experience and skills as a conflict resolution professional specializing in mediated and facilitated processes. She has worked with business, academic institutions, and in public peace processes internationally. Samantha is also a certified Enneagram Instructor, Mediator and Facilitator.

Sue Lebeck

Job Titles:
  • Initiative Director