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Entrepreneur & Leader

Building Purpose.
Cultivating Resilience.

Founder of WORK+SHELTER, empowering 200+ women in India through ethical manufacturing. Kellogg EMBA.

Theresa VanderMeer
Currently Pursuing
Kellogg EMBA

What I Do

Two Pillars of Purpose

Interconnected pursuits that drive meaningful change in business and life.

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WORK+SHELTER

The Impact Factory: 14+ years building an ethical manufacturing enterprise empowering 200+ women in India through dignified employment and fair wages.

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Ventures & Growth

Currently pursuing an Executive MBA at Northwestern Kellogg while developing new impact-driven ventures at the intersection of business, technology, and social good.

The Impact

Building What Matters

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Years Building WORK+SHELTER
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Women Trained & Employed
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Sustainable Materials Sourced
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Continents - Chicago & Delhi
Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity.
Guiding Philosophy

Foundation

Background & Credentials

World-class education, global experience, and recognized impact.

Education

Northwestern Kellogg
Executive MBA, Class 146
University of Michigan
B.A. Anthropology & International Relations (Honors)
University of Chicago
AI Certificate

Experience

WORK+SHELTER
Founder & CEO (14+ years)
Publicis/VivaKi
Associate Director, Offshore Strategy
Google
Account Manager/Executive

Recognition

liftUPlift Ally Award
2017
Fair Trade Certified
Manufacturing
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