Sandra Elizabeth Taylor

About Sandra Elizabeth Taylor

As an author and sustainability advocate, I aim to help both consumers and producers recognize the power of conscious choices that can influence markets and create meaningful change. My work blends research, storytelling, and clear communication to make complex ideas simple and inspire action toward a more sustainable future and values-driven marketplace. Passionate yet pragmatic advocate for corporate responsibility and environmentally sustainable business practices, both globally and locally. Deep expertise applied to meet the growing need to balance sustainability and prudent risk management. Builder and motivator of diverse teams that transcend cultural, geographic and political barriers to achieve challenging goals and transform organizations in a competitive business climate.Experienced business strategist with public relations, wine business, agriculture,communications and branding experience. Deep expertise in sustainability, marketing, public affairs and environmental communications applied to consumer facing projects. Consummate team player – have led, coordinated and supported marketing and corporate branding campaigns. Active involvement in areas that can have significant impact on business operations, such as sustainability strategy, ESG, crisis management, supply chain management, strategic change leadership, risk management, stakeholder outreach and diversity.Experience in three key settings:• Board Memberships: Service on both for-profit and nonprofit boards of directors, including DE Master Blenders 1753 N.V. in The Netherlands; Capella Education Company in the US and Island Press.• Executive-Level Business Roles: Senior management/executive leadership positions in diverse companies and industries, directing sustainable business operations, proactive risk management, crisis management; diversity and inclusion; CSR, environmental strategy; public affairs, marketing and communications.• Author, keynote speaker and university professor on environmental sustainability and CSR; wine columnist; and two published books - The Business of Sustainable Wine: How to Build Brand Equity in a 21st Century Wine Industry; Vines and Values: A Consumer\'s Guide to Sustainablele Wine;Expertise: ESG - Environmental Sustainability - Governance - Wine Business - Sustainable Certifications - Diversity and Inclusion - Corporate Social Responsibility - Sustainable Business Operations – Food and Beverage Sectors - Proactive Risk Management

Experience

1. Chair Nominations and Governance Committee, Board Director

   Island Press

   Jun 2017 — Present · Washington, DC, US

Education

• Colorado Women's College

  BA, French; Sociology; Journalism

• École de Management de Bordeaux - Kedge/Bordeaux Business School

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Wine Management and Marketing

  2011 — 2012

• Boston University School of Law

  JD, International Law

Skills

• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Non-Profits
• International Development
• Public Speaking
• Strategic Communications
• Strategic Planning
• International Relations
• Public Relations
• Social Media
• Community Outreach
• Public Policy
• Policy Analysis
• Wine
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Sustainability Consulting
• Strategy
• Leadership
• Nonprofits
• Corporate Communications
• Policy
• Community Development
• Program Management
• Event Planning
• Food & Beverage
• Government
• Economic Development
• Public Affairs
• Sustainability
• Business Strategy
• Politics
• Management Consulting
• Fundraising
• Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Sustainability Reporting
• Coffee
• Marketing
• Qualitative Research
• Creative Writing
• Nonprofit Organizations