Virtual Campfire with Changemakers - Partnership for Changes
Join us for an engaging online event series, Virtual Campfire with Changemakers, where we gather beyond borders to spark meaningful conversations, share stories and ignite change! Each month, our host Carmen Chan, founder of Girls Be Change, invites her remarkable changemaker friends from around the world to explore diverse topics that matter to us all. From conservation and climate to women's stories and young voices, this series is designed to enlighten and empower you with stories. So, let's talk about something serious... with a light heart.
On Aug 9 Sat, we are thrilled to welcome two co-hosts who are experts in building partnerships: Angelo Legrand, currently heading the partnerships department at Goodwings, a climate-focused travel management system; Co-Founder of sustainable clothing brand R4; as well as advising on the board of multiple NGOs and social businesses; MacKenzie King, Regional Partnership Lead of Impact Hub APAC, who specializes in building strategic partnerships and crafting programs that prioritize disability inclusion, gender equity, and circularity, especially in entrepreneurial ecosystems.
In this unique Virtual Campfire format, we won’t be confined to a traditional panel or roundtable discussion. Instead, prepare for an intimate gathering where professional stories intertwine with personal experiences. Our cohosts will share their journeys and insights, inviting participants to ask questions and contribute to a rich tapestry of dialogue. This is a space for connection, learning, and inspiration, where you are welcome to join in and share your thoughts. All genders welcome!
No matter what age or changemaking stage you are at, this virtual campfire promises to be a thought-provoking experience. Bring your curiosity and an open heart, and let’s celebrate the power of storytelling and community together! We can’t wait to see you there!
In order to curate a more engaging experience, we limit each virtual campfire session to 10 participants only. The online session will also be recorded.
Meet our Campfire Host, Carmen!
Carmen Chan | Girls Be Change | Hong Kong
Carmen is a people-driven entrepreneur. Since the age of 25, she has been running her own ventures, including her namesake jewelry brand, Carmen Chan Jewelry; creative agency, Studio C; and lately, her new social business, Girls Be Change.
Carmen Chan Jewelry celebrates the beauty of imperfection through jewelry and accessory design. Carmen was awarded as the finalist of Lane Crawford Calling Out For the Next New 2015 and highlighted in Facebook #SheMeansBusiness in 2016. Studio C is a creative agency that provides public relations, marketing, and design services with clients from a variety of backgrounds, including Taylor Swift, Marriott International, Hong Kong Design Centre, Affordable Art Fair, and more.
Girls Be Change is a social business that enables and empowers girls and women to be explorers and changemakers. Carmen spent years understanding the challenges of women leaders and struggles of underserved women, and finally decided to transform her expertise in problem solving throughout her journey of entrepreneurship into this new venture with the goal to eradicate gender inequality and build strong impact eco-system collectively.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmenbechange/
And our wonderful co-hosts!
Angelo Legrand | Goodwings | Denmark
Angelo is a sustainability entrepreneur, based in Copenhagen, Denmark. He's currently heading the partnerships department at Goodwings, a climate-focused travel management system; Co-Founder of sustainable clothing brand R4; as well as advising on the board of multiple NGOs and social businesses. Angelo has a passion for people and the planet - and works to educate humankind of the importance of the planet, in this adventure we call life.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelo-legrand-32ab82138/
MacKenzie King | Impact Hub | Thailand
Alongside Impact Hub teams across Asia-Pacific, MacKenzie creates cohesive, systems-oriented solutions that center inclusion, justice, and regenerative principles.
She specializes in building strategic partnerships and crafting programs that prioritize disability inclusion, gender equity, and circularity, especially in entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Previously, MacKenzie's career bridged the gaps between science and policy, innovation and conservation, and growth-driven change with regenerative principles. A boundary spanner at heart, she is passionate about connecting people, ideas, and fields to foster cross-sector collaboration and strengthen trust.
On weekends, you’ll find her in the jungles of Western Thailand with OurLand, pursuing her passion for biodiversity and conservation. In her free time, MacKenzie explores topics like political ecology, intersectionality, and inclusive climate solutions.
She is deeply committed to universal human rights and believes in the right of all oppressed people to resist violence and oppression, striving for dignity, freedom, and security. These values are central to who she is, and she stands steadfastly for the liberation and self-determination of the Palestinian people.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mackenzierking/
This virtual campfire is opened to only approved guests. For any RSVP enquiries, please contact Carmen on girlsbechange@gmail.com.