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As an intern at B Lab, I worked on the policy team to develop tools and resources for the passing and adoptions of Benefit Corporation legislation. A corporate legal status that allows entrepreneurs to adhere to a creating public benefit over fiduciary responsibility to shareholders.
Work:
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Conducted policy research & data analysis
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Developed a How-To Guide framework for businesses to incorporate as Benefit Corporations
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Liaised with State Departments to adopt How-to Guide
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Published a blog post advocating for benefit corporation legislation for the American Sustainable Business Council (ASBC)
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Planned after-party to celebrate benefit corporation legislation passing in Delaware
Results
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How-To Guide adopted for several states
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Benefit Corporation legislation passed in Delaware
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Attended bill signing in Wilmington
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Attended discussion at World Economic Forum on what bill passing could mean for the future of capitalism
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Organized an after-party for all stakeholders
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