Who We Are

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Planet-positive strategies that nourish people, nature, and business. We help organizations navigate their sustainability journey with expertise and partnership.

Our Founder

Lisa Bowers, Founder and President of SmoothSailing Sustainability

LISA BOWERS

Founder and President

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With a passion for building partnerships and driving positive change, Lisa brings over 20 years of experience guiding Fortune 500 companies and nonprofits to achieve their business goals.

She has held roles in marketing, brand management, and stakeholder engagement at the U.S. Green Building Council, National Geographic Entertainment, Revlon, and Nabisco.

She was an Environmental Defense Fund Climate Corps Fellow for Live Nation Entertainment in 2024. As Tuck Advisors' Sustainability Advisor, Lisa helps purpose-driven companies achieve growth and sustainable impact through strategic M&A opportunities.

Education

  • Master's in Sustainability, Harvard Extension School
  • MBA, UCLA Anderson
  • BS in Finance, University of Virginia

Certifications

  • LEED Green Associate
  • TRUE Zero Waste Advisor
  • Executive Council, Bpeace

Meet Our Clients

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COASTAL ENERGY PARTNERS

GREENWAVE MANUFACTURING

AZURE HOSPITALITY GROUP

TERRA FOODS COLLECTIVE

MERIDIAN TECH SOLUTIONS

Our Network

POWERED BY EXPERT COLLABORATION

SmoothSailing Sustainability draws on a broad network of experienced sustainability and business professionals, engaging them as needed to provide specialized expertise for your unique challenges.

Expert Network

Access to experienced sustainability and business professionals across diverse industries.

Specialized Expertise

Deep knowledge in specific sustainability domains, from circular economy to ESG reporting.

Best Value

Flexible engagement model ensures you get exactly the expertise you need, when you need it.

Our Guiding Principle

“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”

— Arthur Ashe