Mike Chodroff
Founder & CEO of The Ripple Center
Founder & CEO, The Ripple CEnter ยท Long Valley, NJ, USA
About Mike
As a young entrepreneur, I saw first-hand that every business decision has a rippling impact on people and the planet. Wanting to share this knowledge, I spent 20 years as an educator, focusing on imparting the tenets of sustainability and stewardship to my students and colleagues. As president of a statewide environmental nonprofit, my commitment to community building and issues of justice continue to have an impact. Knowing that the health of our planet and its inhabitants is dependent upon organizational change, I am proud to launch this new organization to mold social entrepreneurs who will disrupt existing systems and become changemakers for good.
Company
The Ripple Center
theripplecenter.org
The mission of The Ripple Center is to empower young adults to succeed as social entrepreneurs and conscientious organizational leaders. The first program being launched is a fully funded Fellowship for young adults ages 18-24 that will include immersive travel, innovative curriculum, meaningful mentorship and impact focused community.
Company Stage
Launch
Funding Raised
1-5 employees
Team Size
1-5 employees
Location
Newark, NJ, USA
Founded
2020
Skills
Education
Spent 20 years as an educator, focusing on sustainability and stewardship.
Founder
Founded The Ripple Center to empower young adults as social entrepreneurs.
CEO
Leading The Ripple Center in its mission to support young social entrepreneurs.
Community Building
Focused on building community relationships and fostering engagement through educational initiatives.
Nonprofit
Extensive experience in the nonprofit sector, particularly in environmental issues.
Sustainability Advocacy
Promoting sustainability practices within educational and organizational contexts.
Organizational Change
Advocating for and implementing organizational changes to promote sustainability.
Experience
job
Educator
Various Educational Institutions
Taught sustainability and stewardship principles to students and colleagues over a 20-year career.
Developed curriculum and programs that integrated sustainability into educational practices.
job
Founder & CEO
The Ripple Center
Leading an organization focused on empowering young adults as social entrepreneurs through innovative programs.
Launched a fully funded Fellowship program for young adults, including immersive travel and mentorship.
job
President
Statewide Environmental Nonprofit
Oversaw operations and strategic direction of the nonprofit, focusing on environmental justice and community engagement.
Implemented programs that increased community involvement in sustainability initiatives.