Sustainablity Collective
A group dedicated to practical, local, and accessible ways to live more sustainably and care for our environment.
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Explore environmental sustainability, regenerative practices, and ethical innovation
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Think long-term about people, planet, and community systems in Happy Valley
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Examine how resources, technology, and systems shape future outcomes
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Encourage intergenerational responsibility and resilient leadership
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Support practical solutions that balance growth with environmental responsibility
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Engage in dialogue, experimentation, collaboration, and action
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Empower individuals and communities to build thriving, sustainable futures
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Led by: Janejira Kalsmith, Stephanie Herbstritt & Keleigh Asbury
Upcoming Sustainablity Collective Events
Entrepreneurship Circles
About Circles
Circles are small, intimate groups within a Collective that bring members together around a shared focus — whether that's a specific topic, project, or time of day that works for your schedule. Think of a Collective as your community, and a Circle as your crew. Each Circle meets regularly, giving you a consistent space to go deeper, build real relationships, and stay accountable with a group that gets it.
WEAM
Women's Entrepreneurship & Mentorship: Meets the second Tuesday of each month at noon. Capped at a small number of participants to keep conversations meaningful and intimate. Currently full.
Leaders
Andrea Pandolfi
Angel Mariotti
WINGS
Women's Networking Group: Meets the third Wednesday of each month at the Happy Valley LaunchBox. Open to all members, with rotating topics driven by what members want to explore and discuss.
Leaders
Andrea Pandolfi
Angel Mariotti
New Circle
Start a New Circle Have an idea for a group? New Circles can be formed by Collective leadership for members who want to connect around a specific entrepreneurship focus or meet at a time that works for them. Reach out to get the conversation started.
Leaders
Andrea Pandolfi
Angel Mariotti
New Circle
Start a New Circle: Have an idea for a group? New Circles can be formed by Collective leadership for members who want to connect around a specific entrepreneurship focus or meet at a time that works for them. Reach out to get the conversation started.
Leaders
Andrea Pandolfi
Angel Mariotti
Meet the Leaders
Keleigh
Asbury
Keleigh Asbury is a career and entrepreneur coach dedicated to positive social impact and environmental justice. As a director at Penn State University, she contributes to programming focused on the business of sustainability. She is a member of a local community garden, where she regularly donates fresh, organic produce to the food bank. An outdoor adventure sports enthusiast, she enjoys snowboarding, rock climbing, and mountain biking. She was an early adopter of electric vehicles and invests in renewable energy. After spending 20 years living in Boulder and Denver, Colorado, and Vancouver, Canada, she returned to Centre County to be closer to family and grow roots in the Happy Valley community.
Janejira
Kalsmith
Janejira Kalsmith is a lifelong learner—both a teacher and a student—whose work as a multidisciplinary designer is rooted in curiosity and human connection. She strives to inspire others while remaining open to inspiration from people, nature, and everyday life. Leading with authenticity and compassion, she brings heart and integrity to everything she does. Deeply passionate about sustainability, gardening, and community service, she actively volunteers and advocates for a more thoughtful, connected world.