Mike Hower

Mike Hower is a sustainability communication professional based in Oakland, California. Here's a comprehensive overview of his professional profile:

Professional Identity

Mike Hower is the founder of Hower Impact, a consultancy focused on sustainability communication. He describes himself as a "Fractional Sustainability Communicator, Coach and Connector" who helps companies improve their sustainability storytelling.1

Professional Focus

Core Expertise

• Sustainability communication strategy
• Sustainability reporting
• Social and environmental strategy communication
• Supporting purpose-driven companies and professionals

Career Background

Professional Experience

• Founder of Hower Impact in Oakland, California
• Worked in various roles including:
  • Journalist
  • In-house communications lead
  • Sustainability communication consultant

Professional Mission

Hower is passionate about:

• Driving sustainable business forward through storytelling
• Addressing the "sustainability careers and connection crisis"
• Helping professionals break into and stay engaged in sustainability fields1

Credentials and Certifications

• Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards Certification
• CDP Standards Certification
• Sustainable Business Strategy Certificate from Harvard Business School Online
• Open Water Scuba Diver certification1

Educational Background

• University of California, Davis (Cum Laude)
• George Washington University (Summa Cum Laude)1

Languages

• English: Native or bilingual proficiency
• Spanish: Limited working proficiency1