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Best selling author Malcolm Gladwell reminds us that to truly master a skill you must spend at least 10,000 hours or ten years on dedicated practice in the field. We believe there is truth in this theory and we want to make sure that our courses are taught by individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to environmental issues and a passion for mastering professional event production and management.
Highlighted Professor
Known for her historic efforts to green the 2008 Democratic National Convention, Professor Jaime Nack speaks at conferences across the nation about event greening practices .
Professor Jaime Nack
Jaime Nack is the President of Three Squares Inc., a cutting edge sustainability consulting firm specializing in producing environmentally sustainable high profile events and offering effective marketing and communications services. Ms. Nack was contracted as Director of Sustainability and Greening Operations for the 2008 Democratic National Convention, marking the first time in DNC history where measures were taken to reduce the environmental impact of the event on the host city. The greening effort was unprecedented in scale and has evolved into an industry case study for best practices in event greening.
Ms. Nack has a Master's degree in Public Policy/International Trade from UCLA, where she also earned her B.A. in International Economics with a minor in Urban Planning. She serves as the Vice-Chair of the APEX/GMIC Green Meetings & Events Practices Transportation Committee establishing national green meeting standards. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the Westside Special Olympics.
- Three Squares Inc. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Three Squares International, Inc. (TSI) is quickly becoming one of the nation’s leading green event production and marketing firms. TSI works with corporate entities, government agencies and communities to develop events and marketing campaigns to expand markets for environmentally friendly products and services. TSI’s mission is to develop strategies and raise awareness about projects and technologies that promote livable and sustainable communities.