Rebecca Dray

Rebecca Dray is the Executive Director at Purchasing with Purpose, an organization dedicated to leveraging everyday purchases to create social and environmental impact.13 With over 14 years of experience in developing social enterprise businesses, Rebecca has established herself as a prominent figure in the field of social procurement.2

Professional Background

Rebecca co-founded Buy Social USA in 2020, which serves as a social procurement intermediary.2 In her role as Executive Director, she focuses on:

• Building networks of accredited social impact businesses
• Connecting these businesses with companies and organizations looking to make socially responsible purchases4
• Promoting the idea that social procurement can drive positive change in communities

Expertise and Initiatives

Rebecca's work revolves around several key areas:

• Social Enterprise Verification: She is involved in developing and implementing systems to verify and accredit social impact businesses.5
• Social Procurement: Rebecca advocates for the use of purchasing power to create social and environmental benefits.13
• Network Building: She works on creating visibility and opportunities for enterprises that prioritize social and environmental impact.1

Professional Presence

Rebecca maintains an active professional presence:

• She is a speaker at events related to social enterprise and procurement.2
• Rebecca participates in podcasts and discussions about social enterprise verification and procurement strategies.5
• Her work extends internationally, having started her career in the UK before moving to the United States.5

Through her role at Purchasing with Purpose and her involvement with Buy Social USA, Rebecca Dray continues to be a driving force in promoting social procurement and supporting the growth of social enterprises in the business ecosystem.