Mr. Mark Lipps

Speaker

Retired

The Ripe Choice Farm

Lakeport, CA, United States

Energy, Organic farming and Agritourism

1-5 Years of Experience

Bachelors degree, Communications and Theatre,
University of Evansville

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About Me

After years in tv industry I took early retirement. I have always been a "green" guy as an early adopter of solar; edible gardens; hydroponics; rain barrels; drought tolerant landscaping.
After running the Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce I decided to follow my passion for sustainability. I began consulting and brokering the best deals for solar and battery installation. We also bought a farm in Northern CA certified organic with organic vineyards; row crops; raised beds; orchard.

Speaks About

  • solar
  • battery storage
  • generators
  • installation
  • consult

Available For

  • Conferences / panels
  • Keynotes
  • Online engagements
  • Q&A sessions
  • Workshops

Honors, Awards & Professional Memberships

sustainability; creating personal resilience and less relying on others to thrive.
I have spoken to many service clubs; real estate groups, etc educating on renewable energy.

Alumni Associations

30 years in the TV business.
TV news
TV syndication
Fox Broadcasting Network
Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce
Organic farming

Core Expertise & Skills

public speakingconsulting

Touching lives, shaping futures

  • California State University, Dominguez HillsASI Clothes Closet, California State University, DH.

    By offering students free clothing, they will not have to worry about not being able to afford new clothes for school or for professional reasons. We will be helping students professionally and academically. - Itzel Marin, Director of Student Services, ASI

    The ASI Clothes Closet is a service that provides students with free casual and professional clothing. Donors can drop-off their donations at the ASI Office (LSU 231). For information, please contact asidss@csudh.edu

  • Scholarship AmericaProviding access to college scholarships.

    I am proud to say, as the nation’s largest nonprofit private scholarship organization, Scholarship America is 100% student focused. On behalf of students everywhere, we serve as a scholarship resource, guiding advocate, and driving force for student success. We believe in the power of a scholarship, and we believe in providing support beyond a scholarship, to help students persist and complete college with less debt. We are also advocates for students, currently working to raise awareness of aid displacement and scholarship taxability—we are committed to ensuring that students receive the full benefit of the scholarships they earn to help make their dreams possible. - Robert C. Ballard, President & CEO, Scholarship America

    Rated as one of the top charities in education, Scholarship America works directly with students, parents, colleges, businesses and communities to help students fulfill their college dreams. Since it was founded in 1958, Scholarship America has distributed $4.2 billion to more than 2.5 million students. For details, visit their website at https://scholarshipamerica.org/

  • FLIKAccelerating careers & companies through curated internships

    FLIK is on a mission to advance women's economic participation globally by connecting female students with top female founders and leaders across the world through meaningful apprenticeships.

    FLIK is a platform that connects female founders/leaders and students across the world via meaningful apprenticeships. Founders get helping hands on their businesses from ambitious talent and apprentices learn through career-relevant experience, skills training, and mentorship. These connections are elevating women-led ventures globally. To know more visit: https://www.weareflik.com/

  • I Am PerspectiveGaining perspective one conversation at a time.

    "Right now, there's a level of false empathy that we exude as people. But if I sit here and talk with you and you tell me about intimate stories about what's going on in your home and how that's affecting you, it becomes different. " - Jo'rell

    I Am Perspective curates programs that are intended to nurture and respect each and every shared perspective, providing a safe space for all, free of judgement or personal inhibitions stemming from societal pressures, like the need to be ‘politically correct.’ With targeted explorative questions, every conversation also challenges participants to dive deep within themselves to uncover the “why” behind their current perspective.




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