Nicole Swedlow

I believe that we are put on this earth to contribute to a greater good. What follows is a simple and incomplete portfolio of my life and work at the crossroads of education, sustainability and community. I am not an expert, I care too deeply about too many things to claim perfect competence in any of them. I am a passionate generalist, a curious systems thinker, and a reflective leader with twenty years of practice in giving this life my most committed and authentic self. 

If you would like to talk about innovations for social good, sustainable design or non profit leadership, please connect.

Executive Director

2020 - present

A global movement of educators for a sustainable world. 

SPEECHES & WORKSHOPS

The Imperfect Art of Life and Leadership

Service, Sacrifice and Sustainability
– a journey of learning to do good and be well

Our community, Our complexity
– a systems thinking approach to better communities

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

2019 Tri-Association Global Leadership Award
@ American School of Puerto Vallarta

2016 -2018 UC Irvine Sustainability Fellow

2014 Finalist UN Equator Initiative
@ Entreamigos

2014 Dalai Lama – Unsung Hero of Compassion
@ Entreamigos

Founder, Executive Director 2006 – 2017
Community education center recognized internationally for its innovative approach to sustainable community development and its unique upcycled facility. San Pancho, Mexico
“None of us, including me, ever do great things. But we can all do small things, with great love, and together we can do something wonderful”.

Mother Teresa

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I believe that we build a better world when we do it together.  Let’s connect! 

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