Michele Laird

International development and finance connector. Wife. Mother. Daughter. Sister. Closet writer. Avid reader. Kitchen dancer. Balance seeker.

[Pact @PactWorld]

ICYMI! Engaging local communities in development is critical to achieving the #SDGs. Pact's @Michele_Laird shares three ways to ensure communities are engaged and in the driver’s seat of their own development >> https://t.co/QsmzidgUgl

#GlobalGoals #Sustainabledev

[Michele Laird @Michele_Laird]

“When girls break barriers, they blaze trails for the generations that follow.” #DayOfTheGirl #IDG Artwork: Mohammad Feizabadi

[LBJ School Alumni @LBJSchoolAlumni]

.@TheLBJSchool alum @Michele_Laird (MPAff ’92) is a leader in global development with @pactworld. Enjoy this podcast where she discusses how failure is necessary for future success👇

[Michele Laird @Michele_Laird]

Honored to be included! #Leadership #FailForward #Curiosity #Innovation @lynneGilliland @humentum_org
Effective Leadership: Learning How to Move Forward: https://t.co/gp2S9v70MH

[Michele Laird @Michele_Laird]

What do you seek from leaders and what are your own #leadershiplessons ? How do we create space for #innovation and cultivate #wellbeing as we seek to nurture a #resilient planet and people? Thank you ⁦@lynneGilliland⁩ ! #SDGs https://t.co/E824TbWJqb

[Michelle Obama @MichelleObama]

My thoughts on the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

[Michele Laird @Michele_Laird]

Time to retweet. #WomensRightsAreHumanRights #reproductiverights

[PBS News @NewsHour]

"Can you think of any laws that give the government the power to make decisions about the male body?" asks @SenKamalaHarris.

"I'm not thinking of any right now, Senator," Brett Kavanaugh says.

[Michele Laird @Michele_Laird]

Celebrating #InternationalWomensDay . When more women are decision-makers, the planet wins.
#ClimateChange #WomensEmpowerment #Sustainability #IWD2022

[Pact @PactWorld]

Women are powerful change-makers for a more sustainable future for all.

Hear from @Michele_Laird on some of the many ways we're working with women on climate change adaptation, mitigation and response: https://t.co/j8XtgWdSnl

#IWD2022

[Michele Laird @Michele_Laird]

@satyanadella My colleagues in #Kyiv #Ukraine have implored “Please ask Microsoft to do what it can to help impede the Russian advance, Russian tech and Russian communication systems.” Thank you for exploring options. #StandWithUkriane

[Michele Laird @Michele_Laird]

From my friend in Ukraine: “Cut off Russia instead - Microsoft, applepay, google, visa, master card - everything” @Microsoft @Apple @Google @Visa @Mastercard #Ukraine #StandWithUkraine #HelpUkraine #RussiaUkraineWar

[Michele Laird @Michele_Laird]

Much discourse about #ClimateChange includes testimonies of fear and danger. While these can be very powerful, they do not always lead to behavior change. A call to action, with positive steps, is needed at this moment.
https://t.co/VBP1nzPQoY

[Michele Laird @Michele_Laird]

Looking forward to discussing the nexus of #ClimateChange and #Health and ways in which the public and private sectors can together drive health service and energy-access equity. (@WHO Pavilion at #COP26 and livestreamed)

[Michele Laird @Michele_Laird]

There are so many possibilities with green businesses, from economic growth to a more inclusive job field. Check out this great blog post from Nicole Goldin discussing the potential of green businesses to create quality jobs.

#ClimateChange #COP26 @COP26
https://t.co/1Xk5lB0LAG

[Michele Laird @Michele_Laird]

Lots of conversations and contributing factors to #ClimateChange deserve attention, but one that should not be overlooked is methane. Check out this great blog from Joe Donahue about why we need to prioritize conversations about methane. #COP26 @COP26
https://t.co/S0y1CjpGhG

[Michele Laird @Michele_Laird]

As we near the end of #COP26, our efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate change cannot wane. Our actions in the fight against #ClimateChange will determine the future of our planet and the lives of future generations. @COP26
https://t.co/vijNhSzD0B

[Michele Laird @Michele_Laird]

. @CaldwellUSAID walks through @USAID ‘s Climate Strategy, emphasizing that climate will infuse all programs, with a goal of mitigating 6 billion metric tons of CO2e and mobilizing $150 billion of public and private finance. #ClimateChange #ClimateFinance #COP26

[Michele Laird @Michele_Laird]

“Mother Nature is going to be relentless. And she is more powerful than any of us.” “This moment is so critical,” says @JohnKerry . #ClimateJusticeNow #ClimateAction #COP26 #BloombergGreen

[Michele Laird @Michele_Laird]

“COP is not just defined by the NDCs.” Businesses are setting and acting on commitments and markets are also a critical component. “The only way we’re going to win this battle is to bring the private sector to the table,” says @JohnKerry #ClimateChange #COP26 #ClimateFinance

[Michele Laird @Michele_Laird]

“This is a long journey and now is the test of whether we can get there.” @JohnKerry on what needs to be achieved at #COP26 . #ClimateActionNow #ClimateChange #BloombergGreen

[Michele Laird @Michele_Laird]

“The world we want tomorrow starts with the work we do today.” Reid of @MarsGlobal underscores the mindset of The Mars teams and the attitude that each of us needs to address #ClimateChange and achieve #SDGs . #ClimateActionNow #COP26 #BloombergGreen #TogetherForOurPlanet