KENNEBUNK, Maine, Sept. 19,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Tom's of Maine announces the second annual Tom's of
Maine Incubator program, which is designed to resource the next
generation of leaders from underrepresented communities who are
driving environmental solutions. The program provides funding,
mentorship, amplification, and support to
early-career changemakers to empower them to Do Good. For
Real. The application is now open at
www.tomsofmaineincubator.com.
Global communities are experiencing the effects of climate
change today with record-high temperatures and devastating storms.
Unfortunately, many of the communities most severely impacted are
underserved and underrepresented in the climate movement. These
voices most affected by climate change are rarely reflected or
engaged in finding solutions.
Tom's of Maine started with a
small $5,000 loan and a big dream,
and now, the brand wants to pay it forward. One of the ways the
brand is doing this is by investing in underrepresented leaders to
help them scale solutions that will benefit all people. The Tom's
of Maine Incubator program provides $20,000 in funding to each of the five Incubator
Members to support their work, plus access to expert Mentors,
opportunities to collaborate in person and virtually, and support
from the brand to amplify their message and engagement with their
important work.
"We're proud to announce the second year of our Incubator
program and reach additional underrepresented voices in the climate
movement," said Michelle Waring,
Steward for Sustainability and Everyday Good, Tom's of Maine. "Improving representation in the
climate movement involves several steps, and our Incubator
program is uniquely positioned to address these challenges through
investment, mentorship, and education. The Tom's of Maine Incubator
provides early-career talent with various opportunities for growth
and community building."
Mentorship is an invaluable part of the Tom's of Maine Incubator
program because the climate movement, like many sectors, relies
heavily on networking for career advancement. The 2023-2024 Tom's
of Maine Incubator Mentors include prominent leaders within the
climate movement who are working across sectors to accelerate
environmental solutions. This year's mentors include:
- CJ Goulding, Co-Founder, Boyz N The Wood
- Ziad Ahmed, CEO, JUV
Consulting
- Maya Penn, Founder, Maya's
Ideas
- Nalleli Cobo, Co-Founder, People
Not Pozos
- Dillon Bernard, Founder and
Chief Creative Officer, Team DB
To celebrate the launch of this year's program, Tom's of
Maine has partnered with actor and
climate change advocate Arsema
Thomas.
"It's an honor to work with Tom's of Maine to help identify and amplify
underrepresented voices through the Incubator program," said
Arsema. "I believe climate change and equity are not separate
issues but are deeply interconnected, and addressing one requires
considering the other. The Incubator program provides a seat at the
table for many who have potentially never been invited and I'm
proud to use my platform to shed light to this issue."
In 2022, Tom's of Maine
introduced the Incubator program to resource the next generation of
leaders from underrepresented communities. The program awarded
$100,000 to five early-career
changemakers and helped amplify their message and work in the
climate movement. Learn more about the Incubator program and how to
apply to the 2023-2024 cohort below.
How To Apply
Visit www.tomsofmaineincubator.com to submit your application,
which details why you should be considered for the 2023-2024 Tom's
of Maine Incubator via written responses and a video
submission.
The Tom's of Maine Incubator application will be open for four
weeks, starting Tuesday, September 19,
2023 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern
Time (ET), and closing on Sunday,
October 15, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.
ET. The five final Tom's of Maine Incubator recipients will
be publicly announced in January
2024.
No purchase necessary. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S.
states and D.C. (including DACA recipients) who are 18-30 years of
age at time of entry and whose personal background or
characteristics have impeded their access or exposure to the fields
of climate, environmental science, and/or sustainability. For
Official Rules, visit www.tomsofmaineincubator.com.
About Tom's of Maine
Tom's of Maine, Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE: CL) company,
has been making natural, safe, and effective personal care products
for over 50 years. It all began when Tom and Kate
Chappell moved to Maine in 1968 looking for a
healthier, simpler life for their growing family. And when they
couldn't find personal care products that were free from artificial
flavors, fragrances, sweeteners, colors and preservatives, they
decided to make their own. Tom's of Maine products –
including toothpaste, deodorant, mouthwash, bar soap, body wash,
dental floss, and toothbrushes – are made from naturally sourced
and naturally derived ingredients and never tested on animals. A
Certified B Corporation, Tom's of Maine is committed to
upholding a purpose-driven business and has a long-standing
commitment to supporting nature and healthy families. Tom's
of Maine has supported hundreds of nonprofits by giving
back 10% of its profits, and employees are encouraged to use 5% of
their paid time (12 days) volunteering for causes they are
passionate about. All of Tom's products are cruelty-free and most
products are vegan, kosher, halal-certified and
gluten-free. Visit us online
at http://www.tomsofmaine.com/ or
at https://www.facebook.com/officialtomsofmaine/.
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