Accountable Impact

The #creativeindustries and innovative thinking are essential to achieving the United Nations #SustainableDevelopmentGoals. Creative problem-solving and collaboration on community issues that can be addressed through #SDG initiatives can lead to impactful solutions that address the economic, social, and environmental challenges in the cities we live in. Accountable Impact is honored to join and lead the next #TuesdayTimesRoundtable on March 18th hosted by Global Learning Initiatives at FIU & The New York Times Join us for a phenomenal conversation with local SDG Champions #Creators & #Innovators: - Scarlett Lanzas, MPA – Founder & CEO Accountable Impact #SDGs - Annette Felder – Co-Founder FUTURE FASHION CONCEPTS focus on #SustainableFashion - Alexandra C. Escobar - Lynn University graduate focus on #SDGChallengeMiami 2024 Winner - Paola Barranco – Co-Founder Glass For Life focus #GlassRecycling - Jhonery M. - Farjun, Ed.S. - Global Learning Initiatives at FIU A special announcement from the Miami Mobile Film Festival #MMFF sharing exciting news on how #FIUPanthers can submit films and documentaries in a short form as well as sketches, skits, Vlogs, and music videos. #MMFF showcases and supports the emerging creative filmmakers that use the latest technology available from a mobile device (Smartphone, iPad, GoPro or Drone) to create stories in a cinematic way. #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #SDGs #InnovationForGood #CreativeIndustries #SDGChampions #AccountableImpact #AdvancingTheSDGs #SouthFlorida

Join us for the last event of the 2024 #SDGChallengeMiami We are honored to collaborate with the City of Doral - hosted by Councilwoman Digna Cabral - to do a Deep Dive on SDG 3 Good Health and Well Being. The theme will be “Healthy Brains & Well-Being for All South Florida.” The discussion will explore the impacts of extreme heat and its effects on mental health and how this issue affects our local workforce. Speakers include: Teshamae Monteith, M.D., FAAN, FAHS, President, Florida Society Of Neurology Ludovica Martella, Heat Program Manager, Miami-Dade County Office of Resilience Scarlett Lanzas, MPA Founder & CEO, Accountable Impact Event Details Date: December 13, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Government Center – City of Doral, Council Chambers, Third Floor Address: 8401 NW 53rd Terrace, Doral, FL 33166 RSVP: https://lnkd.in/eAFErZgp This event is a collaborative initiative between the City of Doral, Accountable Impact, and the University of Miami Health System. It will bring together distinguished thought leaders and experts to explore innovative solutions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals #SDGs #AccountableImpact #CityOfDoral #SDGs #UnitedNations #SouthFlorida #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #SDG3 #GoodHealthAndWellBeing #MentalHealthMatters #ResilienceInAction

??A Heartfelt Thank You to Yulia Strokova ! ?? As the Founder and Publisher of Impact.Edition, Yulia has been a trailblazer in amplifying voices for meaningful change. During the #SDGChallengeMiami2024 Grand Finale, her role as a judge brought invaluable insights, inspiring both the students and all of us at Accountable Impact. Her words resonate deeply: "Being part of the jury and witnessing the creativity and commitment of young changemakers left me deeply optimistic about our future. The SDG Challenge Miami... empowers the next generation of globally-minded, community-focused leaders to take an active role in shaping the change we all want to see in the world." Thank you, Yulia Strokova for believing in the potential of young leaders and for supporting the mission to drive progress on the SDGs! ??? #SDGChallengeMiami2024 #AccountableImpact #ImpactEdition #LeadershipForChange #GlobalGoals #SustainableFuture #YoungChangemakers

As we reflect on the incredible journey of the #SDGChallengeMiami2024, we’re honored to recognize two extraordinary changemakers who have been pivotal to our success: We are incredibly grateful to Joshua Jomarron #SDG17 Ambassador at Social Impact Movement and Yadira Diaz, Founder of Gradible for their support as #SDGChallengeMiami #Advisors and, for their incredible contributions to the #SDG Challenge Miami 2024 Grand Finale ?? Joshua Jomarron expertise in fundraising strategies and building partnerships across South Florida has been instrumental in guiding our SDG Challenge students and fostering impactful collaborations. His commitment to strengthening alliances has left a big impact on our students. ???? Yadira Diaz expertise in making sustainability simple, accessible, and impactful for businesses and organization, guaranteed that our event was truly sustainable by integrating biodegradable materials and tools into the Grand Finale. She is an inspiration to our SDG Challenge students ??? Thank you, Joshua for your leadership and mentorship & Yadira for your unwavering commitment to sustainability. We value your time and energy to supporting the next generation of sustainability leaders while inviting them to dream boldly and act sustainably ?????? Your impact on this journey has been truly transformative and instrumental in building partnerships across South Florida to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals #SDGs ?? #SDGChallengeMiami2024 #ThankYou #Sustainability #Leadership #Gradible #AccountableImpact #GlobalGoals #Mentorship #Empowerment #SustainableFuture

A huge thanks and admiration to Akhil Handa, Founder of EARTH 51 , for being an integral part of the #SDGChallengeMiami 2024 ?? Through his inspiring vision of threading sustainability into organizational DNA, Akhil shared valuable lessons that left a lasting impact on our SDG Challenge students. His dedication and commitment to preserve a livable planet for future generations and commitment to sustainability empowered our teams with actionable insights and a renewed sense of purpose. ??? Thank you, Akhil Handa for your unwavering support and for helping guide the next generation of sustainability leaders that will create a better and greener future. Your contributions have been truly remarkable! ?? #SDGChallengeMiami2024 #ThankYou #Sustainability #Leadership #Earth51 #AccountableImpact #GlobalGoals #Mentorship #SustainableFuture #PlanetAndProfit

?? We’re incredibly grateful to Anna Agustina Marie Frachou, Co-Founder of Augmented Talent Solutions, for being an integral part as an #Advisor of the #SDGChallengeMiami 2024 ?? Anna Agustina Marie Frachou is committed to develop talent and has a passion to support students and young people of color. Her inspiring lessons and insightful sessions motivated and empowered our #SDGChallenge students. Her training sessions help students refine their pitches and deliver an outstanding presentation during the SDG Challenge Miami Grand Finale! Your dedication, guidance, and generosity of time have left a lasting impact on our participants. Thank you for supporting the next generation of sustainability leaders ?????? Anna navigates the world of talent acquisition and management with a human-centered and data-driven approach through Augmented Talent Solutions. Her expertise was both a gift and asset to make the SDG Challenge Miami a success! #AccountableImpact #SDGChallengeMiami2024 #Empowerment #Leadership #AugmentedSolution #PitchPerfection #Sustainability #GlobalGoals

?? Spotlight on Innovation in #SDG Education at the #SDGChallengeMiami2024! ?? Led by the visionary Claudia Akel , Co-Founder & Managing Partner of SDGtalks.ai , this dynamic team is championing global collaboration to improve SDG literacy among students. These are the talented and passionate #SouthFlorida students: ?? Ana?sha Desravines – Lynn University ?? Alessandro V. Santoro Behn-Eschenburg – Miami Dade College ?? Vishwa Shukla - Lynn University Their groundbreaking initiative #SDGWAVE, uses SDGtalks.ai platform to promote ethical AI and sustainable development through a cutting-edge digital education curriculum. By connecting universities worldwide, they’re empowering the next generation of leaders to address global challenges with innovation, ethics & responsibility. ?? Core SDGs: ?? #SDG 4 – Quality Education ??? #SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure ?? #SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals This team is shaping the future by combining technology with purpose. Let’s cheer them on as they make waves for sustainability and education! ?? #SDGChallengeMiami2024 #SDGTalksAI #SDGWAVE #EthicalAI #GlobalGoals #SDGLiteracy #SustainableDevelopment #InnovationForChange #StudentsForSustainability

?? Meet the Team Driving Impact Investing Change at the #SDGChallengeMiami2024 ?? Under the leadership of Cesar Murillo, CIMA , Founder & CEO of Emergent Global Investments, this team is exploring sustainable investment opportunities that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. These are the talented and passionate #SouthFlorida students: ?? Jorge Poveda – Lynn University ?? Samuel Avellaneda – Florida International University Their mission is to identify and analyze public companies with strong SDG alignment, focusing on profitability, growth, and market outperformance. By doing so, they aim to prove that sustainability and financial success go hand in hand. ?? Core SDGs: ?? #SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy ?? #SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth ??? #SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure ?? #SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production We're proud to see these changemakers making waves in the investment space for a better, more sustainable future! ?? #SDGChallengeMiami2024 #EmergentGlobalInvestments #SustainableInvestments #GlobalGoals #SDGLeaders #MiamiInnovation #InvestInChange #ResponsibleGrowth #StudentsForSustainability

?? Today is the Grand Finale of the #SDGChallengeMiami2024 ??? We are thrilled to announce our incredible judges for this exciting finale: ???? Esther van Geloven – Senior Economic Policy Officer, Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Miami. She has been facilitating collaboration and knowledge exchange between the Netherlands and the south of the #UnitedStates for more than two decades with a special focus on #waterresilience and maritime. She loves working with companies, governments, non-profits and academic institutions on a frequent basis in order to create win-win situations. ?? Dave Doebler – Co-Founder, VolunteerCleanup.Org. Dave is a Clean Water Advocate and accidental researcher who stumbled on the marine debris issue while kayaking in Biscayne Bay. Since 2012, he has been working collaboratively with elected officials and staff around the county to reduce the input of debris and pollution into the bay. Dave currently sits on the Miami-Dade County Biscayne Bay Watershed Advisory Board, Vice Chair of the Miami Beach Marine and Waterfront Protection Authority and was a founding steering committee member of the Biscayne Bay Marine Health Coalition. ?? Fernanda Jorgensen, MPH – Founding Executive Director, PhilanthropyMiami. She focuses on increasing the ability of organizations and individuals to drive social change by curating and elevating experiences for education and networking that not only enhance professional growth but also foster a strong sense of community. Formerly serving as Director of Programs at the Health Foundation of South Florida, she directed the development, management, and evaluation of community investments to advance health equity, resulting in over $15M invested in the region. A huge thank you to our esteemed judges for their dedication and leadership. They will be reviewing the innovative pitch presentations on #SDGs solutions from our amazing #SouthFlorida student teams, each working to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in bold and inspiring ways. ?? May the best team win as we continue building a sustainable and inclusive future together! These students are the future generation of #SustainabilityLeaders #SDGChallengeMiami2024 #GrandFinale #SustainabilityLeaders #PitchCompetition #GlobalGoals #MiamiInnovation #StudentsForChange

?? Introducing the inspiring Future Leaders Movement team, competing in the #SDGChallengeMiami2024 ?? Leading this impactful team is Kayla Vatalaro CEO of Future Leaders Movement, who is dedicated to building a nonprofit organization grounded in eco-conscious principles while driving social change. ??? ? This visionary project is brought to life by these incredible student leaders: ?? Nikolas Samuely Lund-Hansen – majoring in international relations at Florida International University ?? Michaella Louis, M.A. – majoring in educational leadership at Lynn University ?? Geovanny Marcos-Pedro – majoring in business administration at Miami Dade College Together, they’re tackling systemic barriers to create a more equitable and inclusive professional landscape, empowering future leaders and addressing these core SDGs: ?? SDG 4: Quality Education ?? SDG 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth ?? SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities ?????? SDG 5: Gender Equality ?? SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals Let’s celebrate their commitment to advancing sustainable growth and creating meaningful impact for generations to come! ???? #SDGChallengeMiami2024 #TeamSpotlight #FutureLeadersMovement #GlobalGoals #SustainabilityLeaders #Empowerment #InclusiveGrowth #SocialChange #EcoConsciousLeadership #AccountableImpact