Natural Capitalism Teaching Team

Hunter Lovins

Christopher Juniper

Jeff Hohensee

Janet Graaff

Paul Sheldon

Bob Dunham

	Hunter Lovins is the president of Natural Capitalism Solutions. A renowned author and champion of sustainable development for over 30 years, she has managed international non-profits, taught at major universities, advised citizens’ groups, governments and corporations, created several corporations. [Click Here] to read Hunter's biography, see photos, listen to audio, or see video of Hunter presenting. [Click Here] to read Hunter's web page on this site.
	Christopher Juniper is currently Vice President for NCS. He has been on the leading edge of environmental and sustainability solutions for over a quarter century as a consultant, economic development manager, teacher, activist, business owner, writer, radio producer and community development board member. [Click Here] to read Christopher's biography or see photos. [Click Here] to read Christopher's web page on this site.
	Jeff Hohensee is a Operations Director for Natural Capitalism Solutions, and co-author of Natural Change. [Click Here] to read Jeff's web page on this site.
	Janet Graaf is currently a Sr. Consultant for NCS. Janet has a Science Degree from the University of Cape Town and an M.B.A. from Stanford University (California). She is a qualified mediator and certified master facilitator, and currently teaches Sustainability and Systems Thinking in the College of Engineering and the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado at Boulder. [Click Here] to read Janet's web page on this site.
	Paul Sheldon is a Senior Consultant for NCS. He specializes in organizational development, and staff training. He has consulted widely to non-profit and philanthropists as well as serving as an Underwriting Consultant to California's State Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund. Paul also has extensive business experience in wholesale and retail travel, hospitality, real estate and insurance industries. In the last two years Paul and Hunter have taught “Sustainable Business Management” and “Implementing Sustainability” at Presidio School of Management, the first fully accredited M.B.A. program in Sustainable Management. [Click Here] to read Paul's web page on this site.
	Bob Dunham is a Sr. Consultant for NCS and a professor at Presidio School of Management. [Click Here] to read Bob's web page on this site.

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Past Academic Audiences
 

(This represents a small sample of academic audiences staff have lectured to recently.)

• Presidio School of Management (San Francisco, CA)

• Colorado College (Colorado Springs, CO)

• Pitzer College (Los Angeles, CA)

• Murdoch University (Melbourne, SA, Australia)

• Arizona State University (Phoenix, AZ)

• City College of NY (Brooklyn, NY)

• University of Colorado (Boulder, CO)

• Colorado State University (Ft. Collins, CO

• Dawson School K-12 (Longmont, CO)

• Iowa State University (Ames, IA)

• University of North Carolina (Raleigh, NC)

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What People Say . . .

December 2005
Principles of Sustainable Management was a fantastic initiation into the Presidio School of Management MBA in Sustainable Management Program. The course provided a clearly understandable context for the program. I really enjoyed my learning experience in this class.

On a professional level, I came into this program to increase my understanding of sustainability and to develop business skills. In my first semester at Presidio I have met my expectations for developing a foundation of knowledge in these areas. On a personal level, I came to Presidio on a quest for hope. I had become more than a little cynical about our society’s ability to take on the challenges that lie before us. I had made the issues black and white and was unwilling to open my mind to others that thought differently than me. I was mentally stuck (I mean really dug in) and didn’t know why.

My attitude and behavior began to shift when I overheard Hunter mention at the third residency that, “there are no enemies, it’s just us.” This simple Yoda-like phrase has become a real paradigm-shifter for me. Since that residency I have found myself repeating this mantra when I realize that I have chosen a side in a discussion. Repeating the mantra helps me to reach out with my mind to understand where others are coming from without offering criticism just so I get to be right. I think Hunter’s words foster healthy communication “energy” that is applicable to what we are learning in our communication class.

Principles of Sustainable Management was a great beginning class to learn the frameworks and tools of sustainability. The class readings were incredibly helpful in understanding the issues around sustainability. Natural Capitalism was a life altering read for me. I am relieved to learn that sustainability isn’t just the “new environmentalism,” but something deeper, something more powerful that includes everyone. It is an inclusive movement that requires all of us to learn and act together.

It was an honor to learn from Hunter and Paul. I liked the energy that they generated around the issues. I especially appreciated their humility. They adeptly kept their egos in check while presenting their own theories and respectfully presented thoughts that were different than their own. As a student of sustainability, I appreciated that Hunter and Paul made us feel like we were all partners on the same team on a quest to figure this thing out.

I am happy to report that through this course I found not only hope, but also inspiration as well. Hunter and Paul’s personal experiences with businesses and communities that are making a difference provided this renewed sense of hope and inspiration. I leave this course believing that I have a solid base of understanding on which to build. This course was the shot in the arm (kick in the ass?) that I needed to get back into action.

My final observation is that I learned more than I thought I would from my fellow classmates. I can easily say that I learned something from everyone in class. It was an honor to be among such a special and engaged group. I look forward to the next year and a half with them.

- Dorsey More
Presidio School of Management MBA Candidate 2006

 

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How to Help . . .

NCS seeks new educational venues and relationships to further the message of sustainability and Natural Capitalism.

Donations made to NCS' Education & Curriculum Projects will support administrative time to locating and pursuing new student audiences as well as making available to the public (open-source/for free!) on our web site ALL teaching materials and curriculum developed.

[Contact Us] if you are interested in learning more about our educational programs.

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Academic Affiliations

• Presidio School of Management, San Francisco, CA

• University of Colorado, Boulder, CO

• Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO

 

Presidio School of Management
In August, 2003, Presidio School of Management (Presidio), an affiliate of Alliant International University, started offering the first accredited MBA program in sustainable management and enrolled its inaugural class of MBA students. Presidio's program differs from other MBA programs anywhere in that it uses a whole-systems approach, weaving sustainability throughout such conventional business topics as economics, accounting, finance and strategy. Hunter Lovins helped in the development and creation of the sustainable management program for Presidio, and is now a Professor. Presidio graduated its first class in Spring of 2005.

Colorado University at Boulder

Environmental Center
Hunter serves as an advisor to the Director of the Environmental Center at CU Boulder, Dave Newport.

Maymester (2005)
NCS teamed with the Engineering for Developing Communities, Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering at the University of Colorado to present Natural Capitalism for Engineers. Taught in the Maymester (a semester delivered in a month) this course provided engineering students with a basic understanding of sustainability issues and the opportunities for society. Natural Capitalism Solutions’ Hunter Lovins and The Natural Edge Project’s Charlie Hargroves taught the course with the help of Christopher Juniper of NCS, Janet Graaf of the CU Business School, and Robyn Sandekian of the Engineering Department.

[Click Here] to view the NCS course materials from 2005 Maymester: "Natural Capitalism for Engineers"

[Click Here] to email Charlie Hargroves and request the TNEP lecture material

Colorado College (CC)
For three of the past four years, Christopher has been a visiting professor in ecological economics at his alma mater, The Colorado College, a highly-rated liberal arts college in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Teaching with his environmental economics mentor from 1972, economics professor Walt Hecox, Christopher lectures and supports field experiences for the students in Colorado locations that challenge them to apply ecological economic theory to the actual economic development challenges of communities.

Please read more about NCS' consultancy services on curriculum to see how we can enhance your sustainability* and Natural Capitalism material today.

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