Michael Kramer is Managing Partner and Director of Social Research at Natural Investments. An Accredited Investment Fiduciary and investment adviser since 2000, Michael has been a longtime advocate for a just and sustainable economy. Michael is actively involved in shareholder advocacy efforts with major corporations and regulatory and legislative efforts though his role on the national policy committee of USSIF: The Forum for Sustainable Responsible Investment. A former National Service Fellow during the Clinton Administration, Michael is also a longtime sustainability educator in the field of permaculture. He currently publishes the Sustainable Shareholder column at GreenBiz.comIn Hawaii, Michael has played a leadership role in HI Impact, an impact investment association that recently launched the social entrepreneurship center HUB Honolulu. Michael played a pivotal role in the Hawaii law that established the Sustainable Business Corporation designation for business registration. He co-founded the Hawaii Alliance for a Local Economy and its Think Local Buy Local campaign, and served on the board of the Sustainability Association of Hawaii. Michael also founded the Kuleana Green Business Program to recognize Hawaii Island businesses for their sustainable and responsible practices.