Can Corporations Take the Lead in Growing Healthy Communities?
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Join Lynda Resnick, vice chair and co-owner of The Wonderful Company, in conversation with New York Times columnist David Brooks to discuss The Wonderful Company’s efforts to change the paradigm of health and wellness in California's Central Valley. As one of the largest agricultural producers in California and a major employer, The Wonderful Company is rethinking traditional employee benefits to include access to healthy food, education, mental health services, and community improvements, and is calling on other corporations to follow their lead. Resnick will discuss her comprehensive strategy, her results to date, and her personal journey to make significant change.
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