From: Jamie Gauthier [Jamie@sbnphiladelphia.org] Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2016 5:27 PM To: rhoads@kutztown.edu Subject: Jamie Gauthier bio and pic Attachments: JG headshot.jpg Please see my bio (below) and headshot (attached). Jamie Gauthier Executive Director Check out the new and improved Sustainable Business Directory Sustainable Business Network 2401 Walnut Street, Suite 206 Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-922-7400 ext. 101 Follow @sbnphila Like SBN on Facebook Jamie Gauthier is the Executive Director of the Sustainable Business Network, a 400+ member business organization working to build a just, green and thriving economy in the Greater Philadelphia region. SBN accomplishes this by educating and growing a broad base of local, independent businesses and educating policy makers and the public. Since 2001, the organization has offered support for local businesses in the Philadelphia region, helping them to become not only financially sound, but good contributors to their communities and the environment. Prior to joining SBN, Jamie held the position of Program Officer with Philadelphia Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), supporting community based organizations to develop and implement a variety of community and development initiatives designed to bring new life to communities. This work provided Jamie with an in-depth view of how important small, locally-owned businesses are as sources of goods, services, jobs, and vitality for neighborhoods as well as the region more broadly. As with her professional work, Jamie’s volunteer work has been dedicated towards the empowerment of individuals and the betterment of local communities. She currently serves as President of Garden Court Community Association, on the Board of Directors of University City District, and as Advisory Board Member for American Communities Trust. Jamie holds a Master’s degree in City Planning from the University of Pennsylvania, and an undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Temple University. Prior to her career in community and economic development, she worked as an Accountant in the for-profit sector.