Tag Archives: Peace Corps

Is GSSE a fit for me? Understanding this social enterprise masters program.

Posted on February 19, 2016 by College of Business, Colorado State University

2/19/16 – This blog post was written by a recent graduate from the Global Social and Sustainable Enterprise MBA program, Natalie Markham. Natalie is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer from Cameroon with a background in business and social work. For … Continue reading →

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Just a Girl in the World

Posted on March 12, 2015 by College of Business, Colorado State University

Originally posted on CSU Global Connections:
By: Chrissa Percival I had been working in the rural village of Adaklu, Ghana, West Africa for a few months before I met Verone.  She is a woman in her mid-20s with a bright…

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When My Coffee Farmers Started From Scratch: Zero-Based Design

Posted on November 8, 2013 by College of Business, Colorado State University

This week, fellow blogger Andy and I tuned into a Google Hangout with one of my favorite authors, Paul Polak. Paul just released a new book, co-authored with Mal Warwick, titled: “The Business Solution to Poverty“.  Even just the title … Continue reading →

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Introducing MamaCarts: The Complete, Clean, and Delicious Way to Solve Urban Food Insecurity

Posted on April 2, 2013 by College of Business, Colorado State University

4/2/2013 – This guest post is written by Rachael Miller, (GSSE MBA ’12 and RPCV Benin ’06-‘08), about her new endeavor to solve urban food insecurity. She and three classmates graduated last year, but continue to build profitable ventures that … Continue reading →

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Low-Hanging Fruit: Literally and Figuratively

Posted on January 30, 2013 by College of Business, Colorado State University

This recent post about a Peace Corps volunteer in the Dominican Republic (which also happens to be where I served as a PCV – read more about my service here) addresses the challenges facing a local women’s cooperative.  Limited access … Continue reading →

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