Joe Weinstein is a seasoned leader in social impact and business development with over 20 years of experience driving high-growth, mission-driven organizations. He currently serves as Senior Director for Business for Impact and Managing Director of the Small Business Corps at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business. Previously, he was a senior partner at the Global Social Enterprise Initiative, where he supported student-led ventures and social entrepreneurship education. Joe has also held COO and chief of staff roles in both nonprofit and for-profit sectors, building programs and leading teams. He brings a strong track record in operational leadership and social enterprise to the advisory team. (LinkedIn)
We are beyond thankful for the time and energy the following individuals contribute to help make the Bethesda Green’s Be Green Business Program the forward looking, innovative program it is.
Sherry Altman, Executive Advisor, Booz Allen Hamilton
Sherry Marin Altman is an experienced professional in the areas of business strategy, innovation, and environmental sustainability. A former Vice President for Booz Allen Hamilton, Sherry has led alternative energy investment strategies for multiple clients, covering wind, solar PV and solar thermal, as well as energy efficiency/recovery. She has also worked as an Energy and Environmental consultant and a Transportation Planner. She is an MBA with over 20 years experience in management consulting and engineering consulting. (LinkedIn)
Stu Dalheim, Associate Director of Corporate Governance & Sustainability, National Association of Corporate Directors.
Stu Dalheim is a seasoned expert in corporate governance, ESG, and sustainable investment. He currently serves as Associate Director for Corporate Governance & Sustainability Content at the National Association of Corporate Directors. Previously, he spent over a decade at Calvert Investments, where he led shareholder advocacy and corporate engagement on environmental and social issues. Stu has served on multiple nonprofit boards, including Bethesda Green. He brings more than 20 years of experience advancing sustainability and accountability in the corporate sector. (LinkedIn)
Sarah Miller,Vice President of Economic Development at Margave Strategies
Sarah has over twenty years of experience practicing economic development and public policy. Prior to her current role, Sarah was the Vice President for Strategy at the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC). She has also served as the Special Assistant to the Secretary at the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, and the Director of Project Development for Riverlife in Pittsburg, PA. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Community Heath from Ohio University, and her Masters in Economic Development and Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University. Sarah is a former member of Bethesda Green’s Board of Directors. (LinkedIn)
Robert Snyder, Incubation and Entrepreneurship Consultant
Bob Snyder is an expert in the Maryland entrepreneurial ecosystem. He was the former President of the Maryland Business Incubation Association, as well as the former incubator manager at Bethesda Green. Among other roles, he served as the Director for the Macklin Center for Entrepreneurship at Montgomery College, as well as an industry representative for the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development. Bob is a member of Bethesda Green’s Board of Directors. (LinkedIn)
Diana Watts, Sustainability Business Professor
Diana is an experienced university educator working to promote social innovation and equity across business and environmental science/ policy education. She focuses on supporting collaborative sustainable practices across communities, business, public, citizen advocacy groups and nonprofits. Diana is a member of the Bethesda Green Board of Directors. (LinkedIn)
Joe Weinstein, Senior Director – Business for Impact, Managing Director – Small Business Corps, Georgetown University McDonough School of Business