Education

A Structured Approach

Sustainability has become one of the most intriguing concepts to emerge during the past decade. It has also become one of the most confusing.

We offer presentations, workshops, and seminars that focus on the structure of sustainability, it’s core components, and how it can be effectively addressed.

To prepare students and attendees, we draw from a number of academic disciplines – the natural sciences, economics, history, political science, business administration, and international development – to build a structured message of where, and how, to most effectively address today’s most pressing challenges.

We illustrate unique, yet intuitive, pathways leading to proactive and constructive efforts focused on long-term success that are rooted within free market systems and democracy.

The content of our presentations can be tailored to specific groups, audiences, events, or industries; and are designed to stimulate thought that leads to action. We pay particular attention to ensuring that concepts and themes have practical use in solving real world problems.

Important note: We advocate an apolitical stance, designed to address problems in a way that government is unable.

Presentations By:

Jesse Baker, PhD
I have been fortunate enough to have travelled, conducted original research, and worked on a variety of projects and expeditions throughout Latin America, the United States, and Antarctica. I have also consulted with several companies to help them develop sustainability plans. Having conceptualized the philosophy, principals, and structure of Ecofficiency, I am uniquely suited to offer a variety of educational presentations, lectures, and workshops on sustainability, “being green,” and Ecofficiency in practice.

Selected Presentations:

  • The Advancement Academy: Sustainability and Consumer Impacts; San Marcos, CA – July, ’11
  • UC Irvine Guest lecturer, Social Entrepreneurship; Irvine, CA – June, ’11
  • Harvest of Hope: Sustainability and Consumer Impacts; Newport Beach, CA – June, ’11
  • Ecofficiency.Org Presents Restaurant Sustainability: Certification as an Integrative Approach; Huntington Beach, CA – May, ’11
  • Ecofficiency.Org Presents Living With a Positive Footprint: Solutions From the Home; Costa Mesa, CA – May, ’11
  • Climate Justice Conference:  UC Irvine School of Law, Irvine, CA – April, ’11
  • Ecofficiency.Org Presents Living With a Positive Footprint: Sustainability Revisited; Costa Mesa, CA – March, ’11
  • Costa Mesa Green Task Force Community Speaker Series: Costa Mesa, CA – February, ’11
  • Environmental Sustainability Conference: Vanguard University, Costa Mesa, CA – February, ’11
  • BITAC Hospitality Conference: Sustainability Panelist; Las Vegas, NV – October, ’10
  • Surfrider Foundation: US Green Building Council monthly speaker series; San Clemente, CA – August, ’10
  • East LA College: Green Science and Technology Curriculum Project: seminar leader; Los Angeles, CA – July, ’10
  • Akzo Nobel, Leadership in Sustainability Program: seminar leader; San Francisco, CA – July, ’10
  • UC Irvine Guest lecturer: Global Sustainability; Irvine, CA – May, ’10
  • UC Riverside Guest lecturer: Global Change and Inequality; Riverside, CA – March, ’10
  • Vanguard University: Breakout session leader; “Becoming an Agent of Change” Costa Mesa, CA – January, ’10
  • East Los Angeles College: Summer Environmental Academy; Los Angeles, CA – August, ’09
  • Orange County Sustainable Business Group; Newport Beach, CA – June, ’09
  • UC Riverside Spring Fest: Sustainable Living Road Show; Riverside, CA – May 2, ’09
  • The Chapel School: Economics, Science, and Social Studies; São Paulo, Brazil – April, ’09
  • Akademik IOFEE Research Vessel: Individuals as Leaders for Global Change; 2041 expedition to Antarctica – March, ’09
  • International Studies Association: International Conference; New York, NY – February, ’09
  • International Studies Association: Western (US) Conference; San Francisco, CA – September, ’08

Inquiries

We are available to give presentations at your school, business, organization, or event.
If interested, please send an email to jesse@ecofficiency.org.

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