Elizabeth Perez-Halperin
Elizabeth "Liz" Perez-Halperin is the President and founder of GC Green Incorporated (GCG) and owner of Green Build General Contracting and Consulting Firm. GC Green is involved in an effort to broaden the outreach and impact of the green economy. In addition to being an active builder and installer of green solutions, GC Green also participates in a growing network of providers and promoters of education, training, apprenticeship, and project placement opportunities in energy efficiency and renewable energy systems for Veterans and other displaced workers in California. Prior to starting GCG, Liz was in the green build and engineering industry for six years in San Diego, California.
Before GC Green, Liz served in the United States Navy for nearly nine years as an Aviation Logistics Specialist. The creation of GC Green was Liz's vision to find meaning and purpose after a nearly three-year struggle battling homelessness, joblessness and dealing with the struggles of transitioning from the military,
Liz is very passionate about using her personal experience and struggles to support the veteran community. She uses her network to help other veterans to find job opportunities in the green economy and to promote to veterans to seek out and follow their own entrepreneurial dreams. She is currently the spokesperson for Veteran Entrepreneurship for California Association Micro-Enterprise Opportunity Veteran Entrepreneur (CAMEO) which promotes veteran women entrepreneurship
Liz has been awarded many honors including selection as the "Champion of Climate Change & Clean Energy Veteran" from the White House in 2013.
Media Buzz
http://www.pointsoflight.org/blog/2012/10/10/change-notes-stepping-support-veterans.
http://www.microbiz.org/veteran-program-ramp-up/
http://sandiego.informermg.com/2013/11/06/white-house-honors-san-diego-veteran-elizabeth-perez-as-a-champion-of-change/3.
Elizabeth "Liz" Perez-Halperin is the President and founder of GC Green Incorporated (GCG) and owner of Green Build General Contracting and Consulting Firm. GC Green is involved in an effort to broaden the outreach and impact of the green economy. In addition to being an active builder and installer of green solutions, GC Green also participates in a growing network of providers and promoters of education, training, apprenticeship, and project placement opportunities in energy efficiency and renewable energy systems for Veterans and other displaced workers in California. Prior to starting GCG, Liz was in the green build and engineering industry for six years in San Diego, California.
Before GC Green, Liz served in the United States Navy for nearly nine years as an Aviation Logistics Specialist. The creation of GC Green was Liz's vision to find meaning and purpose after a nearly three-year struggle battling homelessness, joblessness and dealing with the struggles of transitioning from the military,
Liz is very passionate about using her personal experience and struggles to support the veteran community. She uses her network to help other veterans to find job opportunities in the green economy and to promote to veterans to seek out and follow their own entrepreneurial dreams. She is currently the spokesperson for Veteran Entrepreneurship for California Association Micro-Enterprise Opportunity Veteran Entrepreneur (CAMEO) which promotes veteran women entrepreneurship
Liz has been awarded many honors including selection as the "Champion of Climate Change & Clean Energy Veteran" from the White House in 2013.
Media Buzz
http://www.pointsoflight.org/blog/2012/10/10/change-notes-stepping-support-veterans.
http://www.microbiz.org/veteran-program-ramp-up/
http://sandiego.informermg.com/2013/11/06/white-house-honors-san-diego-veteran-elizabeth-perez-as-a-champion-of-change/3.
Seven Generations -The Native American Perspective on Climate Change and other Sustainability issues
Are we just planning for today? What are we truly doing now to address Climate Change and is it working? Why this is important and what can we do for humanity to plan for Seven Generations? The Native American culture of planning for Seven Generations has truth to it. How do we incorporate this belief in our everyday living?
Sustainability = National Security
Why does the military care about Climate Change? What did our military experience that made us more aware regarding energy efficiency, energy conservation, sustainability and water conservation? What are the changes happening today in the military to address Climate Change and Advance Technology?
Solving Climate Change - Harnessing American Ingenuity
The American Drive & Ingenuity - What is Climate Change?
How will this affect the United States and globally? Why is the military interested in this issue as well? Let's take a step into a world of possibilities that is a reality today and becoming reality for tomorrow. We will explore the American drive, optimism, confidence and our belief that it is our responsibility to make our future better. How can we continue to fire this up for our future?
Why Women Veterans are the Fastest Growing Entrepreneurs: The trend and numbers don't lie….
Women Veterans are the fastest growing entrepreneurs. We are putting our stakes in the ground more than any other group. Studies show from 2007 to 2013 Veterans women are returning to civilian life to build businesses and jobs for our country. Why is this happening? What does this mean? What can we expect to see from this?
Women in Combat - A Veteran Woman's Perspective
What the general population doesn't already know....women are already working in combat roles and situations. Why is it important for our military to include women in combat and other top ranking roles. Discuss gender bias and the burden Women Veterans carry to continue to show they are as qualified as their male counterparts and some.
The Refugee Situation - A Veteran Woman's Perspective
The general public does not know that at least 80% of the refugees are women and children. The US has already allowed 10,000 refugees in the United States. What can America do to understand tolerance and the world most of the refugees are coming from? I
This keynote opens up the refugee discussion offering key insights and education with a 30,000 foot view of international foreign policy. Liz also offers detailed infomation on why the current refugee and terrorism issue is so...
The Steps to Starting & Operating a Native American Owned Business
Liz offers a step-by-step process to starting a Native American owned business. The workshop covers different phases of business development, such as turning an idea into a business, market research, marketing/business development, getting registered, getting certifications, basic business financials, marketing yourself, networking, etc
The Steps to Starting & Operating a Latina Owned Business
Liz offers a step-by-step process to starting a Latina owned business. The workshop covers different phases of business development, such as turning an idea into a business, market research, marketing/business development, getting registered, getting certifications, basic business financials, marketing yourself, networking, etc
