Pamela Marcus

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Founder at Lifefactory, Inc. @ The 5 Gyres Institute
santa monica, california, united states
Pamela Marcus's Location
Berkeley, California, United States, United States
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About Pamela Marcus

I began my career as a pediatric physical therapist working with disabled children and babies. I specialized as a feeding therapist in the neonatal nursery and became concerned when I learned about the dangers of plastic and witnessed excessive plastic waste in the hospital. I saw a need for healthy, environmentally friendly products in the infant industry and founded Lifefactory in 2007. Lifefactory quickly grew into a leading innovative lifestyle company providing reusable glass bottles with protective silicone sleeves for the entire family. Lifefactory has become an international market leader with global distribution. I served as CEO in the early years. Lifefactory was sold to Thermos in 2017.I co-founded and was CEO of a second start-up, The Cookie Department, a functional food company based in Berkeley, CA for over three years, from August 2011 to April 2015. Currently I am Project Manager for the musical group Toro y Moi and Company Records and Studios, a creative collaborative agency. I am responsible for trademarks, merchandise sales, special projects, marketing and branding. I am also the Executive Producer of an upcoming video called, "Pamela" by Company Studios. I serve on the board of Women's Audio Mission, a San Francisco-based nonprofit dedicated to the advancement of women in music technology and STEM. WAM uses music and media to attract and connect 1,500+ under-served Bay Area girls and women every year to free STEM/music technology training, mentoring, and career/educational counseling. WAM helps girls use technology to amplify their voices and creativity, inspiring them to become innovators.Besides interest in the sustainable community, other interests include cryptocurrency, blockchain innovations, women's issues and diversity and equality in the workplace.

Pamela Marcus's Current Company Details
The 5 Gyres Institute

The 5 Gyres Institute

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Founder at Lifefactory, Inc.
santa monica, california, united states
Website:
5gyres.org
Employees:
29
Pamela Marcus Work Experience Details
  • The 5 Gyres Institute
    Board Member
    The 5 Gyres Institute May 2021 - Present
    Los Angeles, California, United States
    The 5 Gyres Institute is a leader in the global movement against plastic pollution with more than 10 years of expertise in scientific research and engagement on plastic pollution issues. Since 2009, the team has completed 19 expeditions, bringing more than 300 citizen scientists, corporate executives, brands, and celebrities to the gyres, lakes, and rivers to conduct firsthand research on plastic pollution. Through this research, 5 Gyres continuously engages diverse stakeholders in understanding the science to drive impact as well as conduct community outreach and science to implement data-driven solutions. With over 1,800 Ambassadors in 66 countries, 5 Gyres supports and is supported by community members with information, tools, and connections to help drive local change to fight this global crisis.
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  • Women'S Audio Mission
    Board Member
    Women'S Audio Mission Feb 2018 - Present
    San Francisco Bay Area
    Women’s Audio Mission (WAM) is dedicated to the advancement of women in media production and the recording arts, a field whose female representation is alarmingly under 5%. WAM's efforts focus on making long-term changes in the lives of women and girls all over the Bay Area by introducing them to futures they would otherwise not have considered or thought available to them.WAM addresses two critical and linked issues:• 1. The alarming 70% decline in young women enrolling in college STEM programs - since 2000.• 2. Less than 5% of the people creating and shaping all of the sounds, messages and media in our lives are women.WAM has placed almost 750 young women in jobs at Google, Pixar, Pandora, Dolby Labs, Skywalker Studio and other companies in the past 15 years
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  • Toro Y Moi, Company Records And Studio
    Project And Studio Manager
    Toro Y Moi, Company Records And Studio Jan 2019 - Present
    Oakland
    As Project Manager, my responsibilities are to plan, execute and close various projects including trademarks, protecting intellectual property, coordinating special events and boosting merchandise sales. I also assist with marketing and branding strategies. Future plans include growing Company Records and Studio, the creative agency for Toro y Moi, into a collaborative environment for local East Bay and San Francisco Bay Area musicians and artists.
  • Kaiser Permanente Hospital San Francisco
    Pediatric/Neonatal Physical Therapist
    Kaiser Permanente Hospital San Francisco May 2015 - Jun 2021
    San Francisco
    Primary duties are evaluating and treating pediatric outpatients with a variety of diagnoses, including but not limited to developmental delay, torticollis, plagiocephaly, toe walking, ASD, cerebral palsy and genetic conditions. Team member of the High Risk Infant Clinic evaluating and making recommendations for neonatal graduates from 6 months to 3 years old. Participate in weekly Multidisciplinary Rounds in the NICU and evaluate and treat premature infants in the NICU. Work closely with the medical staff making positioning recommendations and teaching a preemie handling class involving parents and family members with their infant’s care. Routinely make recommendations to refer to other medical consultants and outside services.
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  • Company Records And Studio
    Executive Producer
    Company Records And Studio Jan 2020 - Sep 2020
    Oakland, California, United States
    Armed with a Super-8 camera and little else, Anthony Ferraro (Astronauts, etc.) & Chaz Bear (Toro y Moi) got lost in Paris and emerged with the impressionistic short film, "Pamela". Taking place after a presumed separation from a new amoureuse, the film explores the mania of being a lovelorn outsider in the old world’s most bewitching city. Featured on the soundtrack are Ferraro’s ambient score and the premiere single from Tony Peppers, written and recorded by Ferraro and Bear.
  • Presidio Graduate School Of Sustainable Management
    Guest Lecturer
    Presidio Graduate School Of Sustainable Management Sep 2013 - Dec 2018
    San Francisco
    Regular guest lecturer at this graduate program. Lecture is about starting a sustainable company from ideation to well-known lifestyle brand. Also mentor groups of students on how to start their own company from prototype to presentation.
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  • Sxsw Eco
    Advisory Board For Start-Up Central
    Sxsw Eco Oct 2013 - Oct 2017
    Austin, Texas Area
    On the Startup Showcase Application Review Board for Start-up Central where new companies pitch to an audience, VCs and investors. We evaluate hundreds of startup applications in the areas of clean tech, reuse and recycle, social impact, water, building and global health to help determine the companies that will present at the event.The SXSW Eco Startup Showcase is a fast-paced pitch competition featuring top impact companies from around the world. Moving into its fifth year, the event has become a launching pad for the latest innovations set to positively impact society and the environment, and serves as a place of discovery for investors, corporations, city and federal government officials, foundations and media outlets. Collectively, participating companies have gone on to receive funding totaling over $60M, acquire global brands as clients, partner with utilities and energy companies, and develop other significant business relationships.
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  • Think Beyond Plastic Innovation Forum & Business Accelerator
    Senior Director, Consumer Products
    Think Beyond Plastic Innovation Forum & Business Accelerator Jun 2014 - Sep 2017
    Menlo Park, Ca
    The Think Beyond Plastic™ Business Accelerator is focused on accelerating early-stage businesses with a proven business model, solid management team and innovative solutions to plastic pollution. These businesses must measurably reduce plastic pollution through their innovation. Our focus is on disruptive innovation especially in the areas of food packaging, medical waste, reduced plastic waste, alternatives to polystyrene as well as innovative Cradle-to-Cradle product design.
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  • Lifefactory, Inc.
    Founder
    Lifefactory, Inc. Dec 2005 - Jul 2017
    Sausalito, Ca
    ACQUIRED BY THERMOS JULY 2017.At Lifefactory we call ourselves safe.simple.smart. Our environmentally friendly and health conscious products were created to provide consumers a choice in safe and well designed essentials for babies and adults. Lifefactory was started in 2005 by a pediatric feeding specialist, Pam Marcus, and an integrative designer, Daren Joy and is now a leading innovator in safe and developmentally appropriate juvenile products and housewares. Lifefactory launched with BPA-free glass baby bottles with patented silicone sleeves and is now the first company to introduce a collection of BPA-free reusable glass beverage bottles, food containers and glassware with patented silicone sleeves.
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  • California Pacific Medical Center
    Neonatal Physical Therapist
    California Pacific Medical Center Jun 2015 - Jun 2017
    San Francisco
    Developed and implemented a new physical therapy program in the NICU to expand their rehab team. Emphasis was on early intervention and developmentally supportive care, which evidence-based research has shown to improve outcomes of neonatal graduates in the areas of cognitive, neuromotor and social-emotional development. Duties included evaluations on admission for positioning needs as well as family and caretaker education and instruction. When babies were stable, formal evaluations were done to evaluate muscle tone, range of motion, strength, reflexes, posture, movement patterns, development, state control and state transitions. Treatment was carried out to prevent postural deformities, improve state control and transitions, prevent contractures, normalize tone and to promote normal motor development. Recommendations and referrals were made to others on the medical team and to outside agencies. Besides premature infants, other diagnoses seen in the NICU were Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE), various orthopedic diagnoses, genetic conditions, gastroschisis, torticollis and plagiocephaly. Worked on program development, mentorship, handbooks, policies, procedures and protocols.
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  • The Cookie Department, Inc.
    Co-Founder, Ceo
    The Cookie Department, Inc. Aug 2011 - Apr 2015
    Berkeley, Ca
    The Cookie Department's team of experts work around the clock to bring highly calibrated confections to discerning dessert lovers. Starting from simple ingredients including organic coffee, our scientists of sweetness bake creative cookies that are delicious and fully functional. Awaken Baked®, the signature cookie, is equal to one cup of coffee.
  • Pam Marcus, P.T.
    Pediatric Physical Therapist
    Pam Marcus, P.T. Jan 1990 - Dec 2014
    San Francisco Bay Area
    Owned a private practice doing contract work for Golden Gate Regional Center and East Bay Regional Center. Evaluated and treated high risk infants (Early Intervention 0-3 years) and developmentally delayed children, in home and school settings. Also performed feeding evaluations and treatment. Previously have contracted with Kaiser and San Diego Regional Center.
  • Plastic Pollution Coalition
    Outreach/Entrepreneur Mentor
    Plastic Pollution Coalition Aug 2012 - Jun 2014
    Berkeley, Ca
    Fundraising and entrepreneur mentor for project "Think Beyond Plastic"The international Think Beyond Plastic competition is an annual contest to challenge entrepreneurs to develop products or solutions that will measurably reduce plastic pollution. Think Beyond Plastic, a project of the Plastic Pollution Coalition, is dedicated to fostering a spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation in addressing the plastic pollution crisis.

Eligible contestants will compete for a first prize investment of $50,000 for an existing business, and $10,000 investment for the most innovative business idea.www.thinkbeyondplastic.com
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  • Kaiser Permanente
    Pediatric Physical Therapist, Clinical Specialist
    Kaiser Permanente Jul 1992 - Sep 2009
    Oakland, Ca
    Worked as lead pediatric physical therapy clinical specialist and feeding specialist in inpatient, NICU and outpatient settings for children 0-18 years old. Specialties included evaluating and treating high risk and premature infants, developmental disabilities, congenital abnormalities, spina bifida and cerebral palsy. Worked in the NICU with babies that had bottle feeding difficulties. Performed equipment evaluations for mobility devices and bracing.
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Pamela Marcus Skills

Entrepreneurship Product Development Start Ups Strategic Partnerships Management Strategic Planning Strategy Business Strategy Physical Therapy Leadership Pediatrics Public Speaking Healthcare Product Management Consumer Products Brand Development Wellness Product Innovation P&l Management Fundraising Sustainability Social Entrepreneurship Competitive Analysis Creative Problem Solving Business Development Feeding Corporate Development Product Launch Treatment Sourcing Executive Management Innovation Management Cross Functional Team Leadership Medical Devices Strategic Consulting Design Thinking Mergers And Acquisitions International Business Marketing Research Analytics Corporate Social Responsibility Hospitals Materials Science Regulations Patents

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Pamela Marcus's colleagues are Anna Cummins, Karen Fuentes, Kerith Kelly, Lisa Erdle, Gregory Brown, Paulita Bennett-Martin, Marcus Eriksen.

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