"EarthSayers InConversation is an interview series featured on EarthSayers Cinema on LinkedIn. These interviews advance our mission: amplifying the voices of people who care about life on Earth. The series highlights purpose-driven leaders who care for others in their communities and workplaces—leaving no one behind—while confronting critical challenges on our behalf."
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Pam Schaffer Executive Director of the San Francisco Sailing Science Center on Witnessing |
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Pamela Schaffer has forged a unique path in her career, starting as an engineer at Hewlett-Packard when few women were in the field. She transitioned into product management, helped build startups sold to Google and Cisco, and spent five years in venture capital. After purchasing a 42-foot catamaran in La Rochelle, France, she sailed around the world, witnessing environmental issues firsthand. In this episode of EarthSayers In Conversation, Pam discusses her experiences with Shannon Lovgren, highlighting the impact of her voyage on her perspective. She later pursued a master’s in education and now serves as executive director of the Sailing Science Center, where she teaches young learners about science through hands-on experiences. Pam emphasizes the importance of noticing in leadership and crisis management. |