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Thursday, May 23, 2013

You're Invited: May MYPEG Happy Hour at Gandhi Mahal

The May MYPEG Happy Hour features Katie Eukel, a dear friend and social innovator. Read on for her bio, and RSVP to hear about how she contributes to making a difference for the environment outside of the typical 9-5!





We can't always turn our passion for environmental issues into paying work - but that doesn't mean there aren't other ways to make a difference! Join us at Gandhi Mahal this month for a drink, delicious Indian cuisine, and to learn more about how you can use your skills outside of work to make a difference for the environment!


May 30th, 5:00-6:30pm

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May Speaker Highlight

Katie Eukel, President & CEO, Fourth Sector Consulting

Katie Eukel is the President and CEO of Fourth Sector Consulting, where she specializes in working across sectors and disciplines to create social impact. Katie works with clients from the public, private, nonprofit, and in-between sectors on a diverse set of issues including health, local food systems, transportation, the arts, social innovation, and more. Her work has focused on launching and strengthening social programs and ventures; engaging people in (re)defining places, policies, and institutions; and building powerful narratives about the social movements of our time.

Before heading up Fourth Sector Consulting, Katie served as the communications director at Transit for Livable Communities, where she built the organization's first communications department. She has also worked as a philanthropic communications consultant, focused on reshaping America's food system.

Katie also serves on the executive and communications committees of the Sierra Club North Star Chapter, volunteers with the communications committee of the Citizens League, and acts as a class fundraising agent for Macalester College. She is a graduate of Macalester College with a B.A. in communications and media studies.
RSVP Today!

What: MYPEG May Happy Hour & Speaker
When: May 30th, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Where: Gandhi Mahal, 3009 27th Ave S, 55406

                          

What is MYPEG? We're a group formed to provide opportunities for young, environmentally-minded professionals to get together, network, and have a good time.

Join us at our monthly events where environmentally-conscious and passionate people gather to discuss various environmental subjects and hear from colleagues and friends about their work. Together we work to further the issues we care about. We also aim to have a good time while doing it.

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