Speakers:

• Cathleen Caron ‘92 is the Founder and Executive Director of Justice in Motion, a nonprofit that protects migrant rights across borders by connecting advocates in the U.S. and Latin America. With over 15 years of experience in human rights, she leads efforts to ensure justice is not limited by geography.

  Before founding Justice in Motion, Cathleen worked internationally and domestically on human rights and migration issues. She conducted a national needs assessment on human trafficking in East Timor for the Alola Foundation and served as a staff attorney with the Migrant Farmworker Justice Project in Florida. Earlier in her career, she focused on human rights advocacy in Guatemala.

  Cathleen holds a JD from American University Washington College of Law and a BA from Dartmouth College.

• Israel Reyes is Professor and Chair of the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at Dartmouth College, where he also serves as Director of Fellowships in the Office of the Provost. In this role, he supports mentoring and professional development for pre- and postdoctoral fellows. He holds an adjunct appointment in Comparative Literature and previously chaired the Latin American, Latino, and Caribbean Studies Program. His teaching and research focus on Latin American, Puerto Rican, and U.S. Latinx literature and culture.

  Professor Reyes is the author of Humor and the Eccentric Text in Puerto Rican Literature (2005) and Embodied Economies: Diaspora and Transcultural Capital in Latinx Caribbean Fiction and Theater (2022). He has published articles on authors including Judith Ortiz Cofer, Cristina García, and Manuel Ramos Otero, and is currently working on a book about Puerto Rican visual and performance cultures on Chicago’s Paseo Boricua.

  He holds a BA from the University of Illinois-Chicago and a Ph.D. from the University of Iowa.

Moderator:

• Camila Cazon-Guzman ‘26 is a QuestBridge Scholar and senior at Dartmouth College pursuing a double major in Hispanic Studies and Economics. She currently serves as the Student Director for the Winterim Immersion Trip to the Texas–Mexico border through the Dartmouth Center for Social Impact. Her academic and professional interests focus on migration, community engagement, and cross-cultural advocacy. On campus, she has held leadership roles with the Coalition for Immigration Reform and Equality at Dartmouth (CoFIRED) helping undocumented students at Dartmouth, and the FUERZA Farmworkers’ Fund, which supports migrant farmworkers in the Upper Valley. Beyond Dartmouth, she has interned with the Pro Bono Department at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), and Just Neighbors, an immigration legal services nonprofit. Camila is dedicated to fostering dialogue on issues of migration, identity, and social responsibility through community-based initiatives.

Speakers:

• Gina Blus ‘82 is a climate and energy professional and the President of the Dartmouth Climate Alliance, which she founded in 2023 to advance sustainability and climate action within the Dartmouth community and beyond.

  Her career began in law and evolved into senior roles at a Fortune 200 computer systems company. As a private consultant and climate expert at a utility, she has advised public agencies and large corporations on the development and execution of sustainability and climate action plans, combining legal, corporate, and environmental expertise to drive impact.

  Gina holds a law degree from Duke University and lives in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

• Amanda Graham is the Director of Academic Programs at the Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society and Director of Dartmouth’s Master of Energy Transition program. She leads the Institute’s educational work on the energy transition, collaborating with students, faculty, alumni, and staff to equip future leaders to create more just and sustainable energy systems.

  Previously, Amanda served as Executive Director of MIT’s Environmental Solutions Initiative and Education Director at the MIT Energy Initiative. At MIT, she developed interdisciplinary energy and sustainability curricula and co-led the creation of the Institute’s first five-school undergraduate minor, Energy Studies. She also launched the first energy justice course on Coursera and co-founded the Committee on Energy, Equity, and Justice within the University Energy Institute Leadership Collaborative.

  Amanda holds a PhD in Speech Communication and an MS in Forestry from the University of Washington. Her academic work focused on participatory planning, public dialogue, and integrated environmental management.

• Andrew Marino ‘91 is a Senior Partner at Summa Equity, where he leads the firm’s global efforts in energy and industrial transition investing. He also serves as Chair of the Board at Calvert Impact and sits on the Board of Advisors for the Dartmouth Center for Social Impact.

  Previously, Andrew was a Senior Managing Director at Generate Capital and a Partner at The Carlyle Group. He has held board roles at a number of philanthropic organizations, including Social Finance, St. Albans School, and Capital City Public Charter School.

  Andrew holds degrees from Dartmouth College and The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He resides in the Washington, DC area.

Moderator:

• Michael Berger ‘14 works on Carbon Dioxide Removal at Microsoft, focusing on innovative strategies to address climate change through scalable environmental solutions. His career has centered on the intersection of climate and broader environmental issues. Prior to joining Microsoft, Michael consulted for a range of clients—including the Biden and Obama Administrations, philanthropic foundations, multilateral organizations, nonprofits, and corporations—on critical environmental policies and initiatives.

  Michael has long been engaged with the Center for Social Impact, where he led the Outdoor Leadership Experience (OLE) as a student and later served as a Young Alumni mentor for interns in San Francisco.

  He holds an MBA from Yale and a BA in Environmental Studies from Dartmouth College. Michael currently lives in San Francisco with his partner. Outside of work, he and his partner actively volunteer with homelessness, wildlife, and LGBTQ+ organizations across the San Francisco Bay Area.

Speaker:

Jim Bildner ‘75 is the CEO of the Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, one of the world’s largest venture philanthropy firms, which has supported over 275 early-stage social enterprises addressing systemic issues such as poverty, healthcare access, and climate change. He is also an Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School and a Senior Research Fellow at the Hauser Institute and Center for Public Leadership, where he teaches and researches the role of private capital in addressing public challenges.

Previously, Jim spent 22 years in the private sector, including as CEO of two public companies and a consultant at Deloitte. His public service includes work in the U.S. Senate, a run for state office, and multiple appointed roles in health policy. He has served on numerous nonprofit boards, including The Kresge Foundation, where he led its Investment Committee and founded its Social Investment practice.

He holds degrees from Dartmouth (AB), Harvard (MPA), Case Western Reserve (JD), and Lesley University (MFA).

Interviewer:

Warren Valdmanis ‘95 is the Managing Partner at Future of Work Partners and a legacy member of the Two Sigma Impact team, where he focuses on creating value by investing in people and building quality jobs. He is also the author of Accountable, a book exploring how socially driven investors are reshaping capitalism, and is a frequent speaker and writer on impact investing and sustainable business.

Previously, Warren was a founding member of Bain Capital Double Impact, Bain Capital’s first dedicated social impact fund. He also held roles in Bain Capital’s offices across Boston, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Sydney, leading numerous investments and serving on the boards of over a dozen companies.

Warren holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA in Economics, cum laude, from Dartmouth College. He also earned certificates in Applied Data Science and Generative AI from MIT. He lives in Portland, Maine, with his wife Kristin and their four children.

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Speaker:

• Maya Wiley ‘86 is the President and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights and The Leadership Conference Education Fund. A nationally respected civil rights attorney, she leads efforts to advance justice and democracy across government, nonprofit, and philanthropic sectors.

  Prior to this role, Wiley ran for New York City Mayor in 2021, earning the second-highest number of first-choice votes. She served as Counsel to Mayor Bill de Blasio, the first Black woman in that position, where she expanded civil rights protections, broadband access, and support for Minority and Women-Owned Businesses. She later became Senior Vice President for Social Justice at The New School, founding the Digital Equity Laboratory and chairing the Civilian Complaint Review Board. Wiley also co-chaired the Mayor’s School Diversity Advisory Group.

  Earlier in her career, she held roles at the ACLU, NAACP Legal Defense Fund, and co-founded the Center for Social Inclusion, a national racial justice organization.

Interviewer:

• Henry Do Rosario is the Assistant Director at the Dartmouth Center for Social Impact, where he supports experiential learning programs that connect students with real-world social impact challenges. His passion for education, leadership development, and cross-cultural collaboration was sparked during his time managing an international consulting program at the Tuck School of Business. Before Dartmouth, Henry began his career as a missile defense officer in the U.S. Army, with assignments in South Korea and Germany. Following his military service, he worked across several mission-driven sectors, including humanitarian disaster response and social entrepreneurship, always focused on driving positive social change.

  Henry holds a BA in International Relations and Chinese from the University of Richmond and an MS in International Humanitarian Action from the University of Groningen and the Institute of International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict. He is also a proud graduate of Tuck Next Step, a transition-to-business program for veterans and elite athletes.

Speakers:

• Lindsay Harley ‘24 currently works on the Integrated Aircraft Team at Joby Aviation, an electric aviation company focused on developing air taxis. She brings her passion for access and innovation to the forefront in this role, contributing to cutting-edge advancements in aviation technology.

  Before joining Joby Aviation, Lindsay served as a Lewin Fellow with Leadership Lab, a nonprofit supporting high-achieving, low-income students in securing scholarships abroad. There, she guided students through college applications and led engineering workshops to inspire the next generation.

  Lindsay studied mechanical engineering at Dartmouth College, where she also researched how assessment practices impact underrepresented students in STEM. Raised in Kingston, Jamaica, she began her commitment to education early by volunteering to teach Math and English to inner-city youth. Lindsay’s experiences have fueled her lifelong dedication to expanding educational opportunities and innovation.

• Dr. Zak Kaufman ‘08 is the Co-Founder and CEO of Vera Solutions, a Certified B Corporation that supports over 430 leading social sector organizations in tracking impact and improving operations through technology. With more than 15 years of experience at the intersection of social impact and data systems, Zak brings deep expertise in scaling tech for good.

  Prior to founding Vera, he led Research and Monitoring & Evaluation at Grassroot Soccer and conducted three randomized controlled trials in South Africa and Zimbabwe as part of his doctoral research. Zak has co-authored numerous academic publications, co-founded the Journal of Sport for Development, and spoken at global conferences on health, technology, and social entrepreneurship.

  He holds a PhD and MSc in Epidemiology from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Dartmouth College. He is a Marshall Scholar, Truman Scholar, Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, and Global Good Fund Fellow.

• Janos Marton ‘04 is the Chief Advocacy Officer at Dream.Org, where he leads policy and political initiatives advancing criminal justice reform and climate action, as well as overseeing the organization’s communications and digital engagement.

  Prior to this role, Janos directed state criminal justice programs at the ACLU and was the first Advocacy Director at JustLeadershipUSA, where he led the groundbreaking #CLOSErikers campaign. He also ran for Manhattan District Attorney, centering bold decarceration policies that reshaped the race’s conversation. Earlier in his career, Janos worked as a civil rights attorney focused on corruption and systemic injustice.

  He earned his law degree magna cum laude from Fordham University School of Law and is a graduate of Dartmouth College, where he served as student body president. Born and raised in New York City, Janos now lives on Staten Island with his partner, Cristina, and their cats, Loki and Odin—frequent visitors in his Zoom meetings.

• Paul Vickers ‘19 is an Assistant Project Manager in the Housing Development Department at Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation (TNDC), a nonprofit affordable housing developer based in San Francisco. He works on a range of projects, including acquisition-rehabilitation, new construction, and historic rehabilitation, contributing to TNDC’s mission of providing homes and support in underserved communities.

  Paul joined TNDC in 2023 after interning there through the 18X DCSI San Francisco Cohort, where he supported development efforts and deepened his experience in affordable housing. Prior to TNDC, he worked in the construction and environmental compliance industries, gaining hands-on experience in managing complex projects and navigating regulatory processes.

  He holds a Master of Urban and Regional Planning from Portland State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Dartmouth College. Paul brings a strong interdisciplinary background and a deep commitment to sustainable, equitable urban development.

MC:

• Stephanie Welsch- Lewin ‘88 currently serves as the Mini Reunion Chair for the Dartmouth Class of 1988 and Mentor Chair on the executive board of Dartmouth Partners in Community Service. She recently relocated to Boulder, Colorado, where she joined the DARM board and continues her long-standing commitment to alumni engagement and community building.

  Previously, Stephanie worked in advertising at Leo Burnett in Chicago and Backer, Spielvogel, Bates in New York, managing major accounts like Kellogg, Hallmark, and Miller Brewing Company. She later co-founded Moriarty Communications, a marketing firm specializing in the alcohol industry. Beyond her professional work, she held leadership roles in her Maryland HOA, chaired events at Sidwell Friends School, and led initiatives like Kenwood Cares.

  Stephanie graduated cum laude from Dartmouth College in 1988 with a double major in Religion and Education. She is the proud mother of Aaron ’17, THP’17, and Laura ’20.