Cafe Imports
Noah Namowicz '09
A carbon-neutral importer and developer of fine specialty green coffees.
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Tommiepreneurs For Social Change
Through the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship at St. Thomas, we empower students from all disciplines with tools to innovate for social impact.
At St. Thomas, students and alumni solve more than just business problems. They use entrepreneurship as a way to look at the world. By using empathy as a force for good to build equitable communities, raise awareness of societal issues, and seek transformative solutions.
From coursework and competitions to mentorships and accelerators, the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship empowers Tommies to transform their passions into actions. Explore some of the ways our social entrepreneurs are advancing the common good.
How Tommiepreneurs Drive Social Change in the World
Food to People
Will Pittner '22
Addressing communal food insecurity through food recovery and transportation.
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Converteca
Gabriel Riegert and Georges Macheta
An innovative recycling process that diverts batteries from landfills and rivers.
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Muso Makoi
Fatoumata Jaiteh '19
Empowering women through fashion, storytelling, and health advocacy.
TripOutside
Julie Singh '03
Adventure company promoting responsible outdoor exploration through silent sports.
Local4Local
Hao Taing '22
Youth-led initiative sustaining cyclo drivers and supporting street dwellers in Cambodia.
QUEERSPACE collective
Nicki Hangsleben '21 MBA
The first mentorship program for LGBTQ+ youth in Minnesota.
Jay Victoria
Jamie and Souphak Kienitz '16
A mission-driven apparel brand for plus women, non-binary, and queer humans.
Going Digital: Behavioral Health Tech
Solome Tibebu '12
Expanding mental and addiction care through technology and innovation.
Perky Plant
Liz Murphy '23
An organic plant food company on a mission to improve mental health in young people.
Willa's Oat Milk
Christina Dorr Drake '05
Organic oat milk combating wasteful processes and artificial flavoring.
Nashipai
Jenny Behrens ’23 MBA
Socially conscious jewelry line ensuring fair wages for women artisans overseas.
Seraph 7 Studios
Jules Porter '18 JD/MBA
Disrupting the gaming industry with video games showcasing BIPOC heroes.