Education
University of Michigan
B.A. Anthropology, International Affairs
2008Podcasts
56:17742: What It’s Like to Start a Social Enterprise to Empower Women With Theresa VanderMeer, Work + Shelter [Main T4C Episode]
Theresa VanderMeer is the founder and CEO of Work + Shelter, an ethically-sourced cut & sew social enterprise based in the US and India. Its mission is to employ and empower women in India who need to earn a regular salary in a safe place. Work + Shelter works primarily..
Career Path
Interview Highlights
“But really what ended up happening is I had to support myself and I had a career, you know, and a degree in anthropology that didn’t lend itself specifically to any industry or a role that I had interests in women, in the supporting women and men.”
Best Career Advice
“Things will not be like this forever. They probably won’t even be like this for more than a year. There is going to be an opportunity for you. And so you keep your eyes and you just to keep your attention pointed, outward at, to keep the conversation is happening to keep up those efforts.”
Career Challenge
Skills
Online Advertising, Account Management, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Sales, Strategic Partnership
Professional Interests
Travel, Women Empowerment, Research, Fair-trade Products, The New York Times
