07/30/2025
Grateful to be part of the Michigan Delegation at the The Aspen Institute Climate Conference in Chicago, alongside Michigan’s Chief Growth Officer, Hilary Doe, Kerry C. Duggan of Energy Security Partners, Dana Lowell of Lilypad, Sam Shapiro of Grounded, David R. Medina Álvarez of LIVAQ, and fellow Urban Tech Xchange colleague Shantonio B. of ThermoVerse.
As Hilary Doe said, “if you want a purpose driven career, choose Michigan” and “Michigan’s growth strategy and climate strategy go hand in hand”…these climate tech focused innovators and organizations in Michigan, like AquaAction, are proof of that.
Inspired by the bipartisan conversation about climate with Governor Whitmer of Michigan and Governor Dunleavy of Alaska. Favorite quotes from our very own Governor Whitmer:
“Everything we do - if it’s going to last - has to be bipartisan.”
“If we center our discussion on values, we can find common ground.”
“Perfect is not possible but if we are moving towards making more people’s lives better, that’s progress.”
Also admired Chicago’s sustainability efforts showcased during the conference, particularly the Wild Mile and conservation efforts led by Shedd Aquarium.
Looking forward to continuing the conversation and collaboration on bringing climate and growth strategy together - with AquaAction serving as the voice and entrepreneurial amplifier of building a water secure future in Michigan, the Great Lakes, and throughout the U.S. and Canada!
