In this episode, we speak with Kristy Drutman – founder of Browngirl Green and co-founder of the Green Jobs Board – about her role as a digital creative and bridging the equity and inclusion gap within the green economy. We talk about making green jobs accessible to historically disenfranchised populations and BIPOC communities, how young people’s views of employers and brand are shifting, her recent trip to the White House, and more.
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E02 – Taking root: Growth of the green economy for BIPOC communities
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