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Stewart Rassier

Director of Executive Education

Stewart is the Director of Executive Education at the Center, he has more than 11 years of sustainability education, communications, and advisory experience working with leading companies across the globe. Stewart has designed and implemented workshops, sustainability strategies, policies, programs, and performance management systems that connect sustainability to the business, reduce cost, engage stakeholders, and produce impact. Prior to the Center, Stewart was the Regional Head of North America at AccountAbility, a Sustainability advisory, research, and standards organization, and was a Director at Saatchi Sustainability, a sustainability strategy consultancy within the global communications firm. Stewart is a graduate of the University of St. Andrews, Scotland, where he received both his bachelor's and master's degree in international relations and social anthropology.

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Companies Fighting Food Insecurity and Tackling Food Waste

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Community Resilience, Disaster Relief & Disaster Resilience

A look at community resilience through the lens of disaster resilience. What does this facet of resilience look like? How is it relevant to corporate community involvement/social impact teams? And what can companies be doing to bolster disaster resilience in a world of ever-evolving threats?

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Working Caregivers: How Companies Support Employees with At-Home Roles

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Companies Supporting Financial Literacy & Financial Wellness

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The 2024 Innovation Awards Winners

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Building on Legacy and Building Our Future

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Coming Together as ONE at #Ï㽶ÐãConf24

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Spotlight on Black Business Month

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