Category Archives: SUSTAINABILITY

Cynthia Williams, Assistant Professor of Humanities and Social Sciences, Wentworth

In the FutureLab Talk #13 Cynthia Williams [Wentworth] discusses the effects of globalization and COVID-19 on resiliency and what it means to be sustainable. It is imperative to be able to serve our needs now without compromising the future. Cynthia is also the Director for Sustainability across the Colleges of the Fenway and reiterates how critical sustainability initiatives that are holistically focused and inclusive of underserved communities while activating creativity and adaptability.

Leon David, Massachusetts Senator’s Office
CJ Valerus, Farmers Collaborative
Monique Fuchs, Associate Vice President, Innovation + Entrepreneurship, Wentworth

In the FutureLab Talk #14 Leon David [MA Senator’s Office] and CJ Valerus [Farmers Collaborative] share with Monique Fuchs [Wentworth] the impact community farming can have on the urban fabric, healing neighborhoods, creating connections, collaborating across organizations and educating residents. The Farmers Collaborative has developed community gardens and offers workshops to residents with a vision to eliminate food insecurity and increasing access. Especially during COVID-19 these initiatives have been a lifeline and connection hub for many neighbors.

Maarouf Barry, Co-Founder, Eleis Farms, Guinea/Senegal, Africa + BSM Student Wentworth
Monique Fuchs, Associate Vice President, Innovation + Entrepreneurship, Wentworth

In the FutureLab Talk #15 Monique Fuchs [Wentworth] discusses with Maarouf Barry [Eleis Farms + Wentworth] his ventures in Senegal and Guinea focused on agriculture, cooperative farming and, most recently, urban farming solutions. During COVID-19 the original focus of Eleis Farms, the production of palm oil for the African diaspora, was inhibited due to disrupted supply chains. As a result, the team started pivoting to offering farming tables and collaborating with the Senegalese government to support the Green Wall project.