Karyn Barsa is a dynamic speaker who was formerly CEO of Smith & Hawken and COO/CFO of Patagonia, two vibrant organizations that serve as models for values-centered leadership around the world. With a career that includes investment banking, commercial banking and turnaround corporate finance, Ms. Barsa has specialized in opportunities to meld business and social missions. She has been a featured speaker for numerous organizations including the American Management Association, Business for Social Responsibility and various sponsored conferences. Ms. Barsa holds a BA in Economics from Connecticut College and MBA from the University of Southern California.