Sandra E Taylor Email & Phone Number

Charlottesville, Va, Us

The Business of Sustainable Wine offers a new view of how the wine industry can play an important part in sustainable agriculture and social responsibility, getting ahead of coming demands for a more responsible approach to our common future. Taylor provides a unique insight for the consumer on what to look for on supermarket shelves.This book describes and analyzes trends in sustainability in wine regions around the world and shares important insight into the complicated world of agricultural sustainability, what it is for a wine to be a sustainable food product and how best to communicate these sustainable attributes to wine consumers. Drawing on case studies from a multitude of consumer products companies and commodity industries, as well as the author’s own conducted research, this book gives producers tools and frameworks for how to go about integrating sustainability into their winegrowing and marketing. And retailers’ procurement managers will learn how to assess sustainable attributes of wines on offer.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Sustainable Business International LLC is a consulting business founded by Sandra Taylor to assist corporations at all stages of CSR and environmental compliance. She consults on corporate responsibility (CR) strategy and programs for major global corporations in diverse industries. Provide expert assistance with sustainability practices, including global supply chain sustainability, environmental risk management, international trade, public relations, social investment communications and partnerships, sustainable agriculture, wine supply chains, stakeholder engagement, and response to activist groups.

Durango, Co, Us

I served on the Compensation Committee and the Nominations & Governance Committee of the board of directors of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (NASDAQ: RMCF), an international franchisor, confectionery manufacturer and retail operator in the United States, with outlets in Panama, the Philippines, and the United Arab Emirates. The company is based in the town of Durango in southwestern Colorado.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

One of the earliest schools of its kind in the country, the Falk School is a wellspring for leadership and education to overcome current and future sustainability challenges. The Falk School of Sustainability & Environment is inspired by the work of Chatham alumna Rachel Carson '29, whose knowledge about the environment and passion to preserve it are traits that drive the mission of the school. The academic programs in the Falk School are dedicated to producing professional sustainability leaders.

Amsterdam, North Holland, Nl

DE Master Blenders 1753 N.V. produces and sells coffee and tea products for retail and out of home markets in Europe, Brazil, Australia, Thailand, and internationally. The company’s principal products include roast and ground multi-serve coffee, single-serve coffee pads and capsules, instant coffee, and tea under numerous brand names including Douwe Egberts, Pickwick and Tea Forté. I served on first public board after spin-off of company from Sara Lee Corporation; served on Remuneration Committee and led strategy on board’s Sustainability Committee. Contributed expertise in deliberations and negotiations with investment bankers and with merger & acquisition attorneys that resulted in company sale to private investor group at a price favorable to shareholders, with subsequent stock exchange de-listing. After sale and privatization, all public board members resigned.

Capella Education Company (NASDAQ: CPLA) is an education services holding company which owns for-profit, online Capella University and other assets. The company is an exclusively online post-secondary education services company and a pioneer in developing online, high-quality degree programs for adults. As a new board member in 2006, I participated actively in decision to launch IPO. Served on Compensation committee and Governance committee of the board of directors.Represented company board on selection committee to hire Capella University president. Through its wholly owned subsidiary, Capella University, it offers a variety of doctoral, master's and bachelor's programs in the following disciplines: business, organization and management; education; psychology; human services; and information technology. These academic offerings combine competency-based curricula with the convenience and flexibility of an online learning format.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Recruited to integrate CSR programs and environmental programs into core business strategy and brand positioning; additionally, challenged to justify substantial business-unit investment in CR initiatives. Represented Starbucks with external stakeholders and activist groups.Corporate Environmental Branding: Developed programs designed to position corporate brand as ethical and environmentally responsible in coffee-growing regions.New Market Openings: Designed in-store promotions, community programs and environmental initiatives to support new market openings in China, France, Germany, and Thailand.Partnerships, Cause Marketing, and Social Development: Launched public-private partnerships, in-store cause marketing, and social development programs in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, covering aspects such as education, access to clean drinking water, sanitation and health, and rural infrastructure.Philanthropic Funding: Expanded Starbucks Foundation funding from $2 million to $20 million by persuading CFO and business unit leaders to “go global” on philanthropic giving. Added cause marketing in the Foundation’s functions, including water project funds.

Rochester, New York, Us

Initially recruited to direct company’s legal action in World Trade Organization against government of Japan and Fuji for unfair trade practices and for blocking access to Japanese consumer film market. Hired and directed global, 30-member team in US, Brazil, China, EMEA, India; and managed $17 million budget.International government relations: Developed international government relations capability to ensure company’s public affairs and concerns were adequately represented.Policy positions: Represented company’s policy positions regarding digital rights management and proprietary digital imaging platform in anti-trust complaint against major IT company.Special event direction: Organized major special events, including sponsorship of Smithsonian museum exhibitions, social-cause fundraisers, and CEO chairmanship of The Business Council events.

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(Promoted in 1991 to VP Public Affairs, from previous position as DIRECTOR of Government Relations)Recruited on behalf of CEO and senior tax counsel to organize US coalition of foreign-owned companies to fight discriminatory tax legislation by crafting and executing legislative, communications, and public affairs strategies.Post-spinoff communications function: Developed internal and external communications function after company’s 1993 spinoff of Zeneca pharmaceuticals business.Litigation crisis communications: Spearheaded PR and crisis communications for major litigation involving Oklahoma City bombing that used ICI fertilizer. Directed government relations, public affairs, media strategy (TV and print), and financial communications.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Wine Management And Marketing

Jd, International Law

Ba, French; Sociology