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"Sloane and I led a Core Conversation about how to grow a community using Los Angeles as our case study, a community we had both been instrumental in cultivating. Sloane not only rallied support around the public voting system to get the panel accepted but also recruited many people from our community to attend SXSW, some for the first time. Sloane's dedication and passion for community organizing partnered with practical applications make her an invaluable addition to conversations about building community, online and off."
- Andrew Warner, Mixergy
"Working with Sloane is always treat because she brings enthusiasm and a fresh perspective to every project. My company ran the Cause track at Blogworld 2009, and Sloane led the charge in recruiting top social media names to share their wisdom with the non-profit community. In all we conducted over 30 interviews in just two days, and launched our cause-focused blog, WhatGives!? Sloane also helped us promote eBay and PayPal's cause campaigns at Blogworld: #beatcancer and the Charity Smackdown. She's well-connected, passionate and a hard worker." - Chris Noble, Causemedia Group
"Sloane gave Operation HOPE’s clients an informative and entertaining seminar on how to make the most of networking opportunities. She combined usable tips (always keep one hand free to hand out your business cards) with confidence-boosting encouragement. She touched on online networking techniques as well, which helped the clients using tools like Twitter. The following week, our clients emailed, called and stopped by with comments about how much they enjoyed the presentation. Thank you Sloane!" -
Kristen Sullivan McEntyre, Operation HOPE New Orleans
"Sloane was a wonderful speaker at WordCampNOLA. Her talk was one of our most well received, because she geared it to the expertise-level of the audience and offered clear takeaways. We scheduled her to speak first because she is so high energy and engaging. She delivered...the audience was rapt and Sloane set the tone for the day with a great talk." - Chris Schultz, Voodoo Ventures
"Sloane is a tenacious and creative problem-solver. She was able to help us find our very first Tagalog speaking fellow by using social media." - JD Bergeron, Director Kiva Fellows Program, Kiva
"Sloane gave one of the most dynamics speaches at Launch Fest. Chock full of resources and concrete examples, Sloane's speech equipped our social entrepreneurs with great platforms and guidelines to tell engaging stories online. Sloane is an expert in online communications, and I would recommend her for consulting or speaking." - Townsend Jordan, Producer, Launch Fest 2010
"I so enjoyed your seminar. I learned a few things from you and have already put them into practice. Today I had a closing meeting and as I walked in the host offered me refreshments. Fortunately, I had "Little Sloane" sitting on my shoulder whispering, "No! You are not there to eat and drink. You are there to close this deal". So, I politely refused, remained focused on the business at hand and closed the deal. When I got back to my car I had to sit for a minute. I couldn't believe that was me in there. I hope to attend another one of your seminars soon." - Benita Scott, CEO, Island of Algiers Tours, LLC
"Sloane was one of the crowd favorites at TribeCon, not just for the participants but for the organizers! She helped put her panel together gathering amazing and bright folks to come to New Orleans and was always available to lend a hand, give advice and make introductions. As an organizer, it was amazing to have such a passionate and well-spoken speaker in our corner and I'd highly recommend Sloane's bright smile, boundless energy and deep wealth of knowledge for your next event or conference!" - Tiffany Starnes, Co-Founder, TribeCon
"In early March 2010, the Caltech chapter of Net Impact and the Caltech Graduate Student Council invited Sloane to give a talk entitled, Haiti: Techies Unite for Earthquake Relief. The talk was a review of how the new media has enabled unprecedented amounts of aid to disaster areas, such as through text donations, crisis camps, and crowd sourcing. Sloane also shared with us a bit of her own personal story and described how she became an effective fundraiser for her various causes. The talk was an inspirational call to action for the tech community as we were challenged to use our technical gifts for the greater social good." - Nicole Czakon, President, Net Impact Chapter at CalTech
"Sloane presented “The Art of Networking” to our class of entrepreneurs. She started off by explaining the difference between a networking event and a social gathering. She then went into tips and tricks to make the most out of a networking event. These were simple tricks that you just don’t think of that were great suggestions. It got the whole room buzzing and they can’t wait for their next networking event to try out what Sloane suggested." - Nicky Henriquez, The Idea Village
"Sloane (a former Kiva fellow) is a member of Kiva's Social Media Dream Team. When Kiva needs help with marketing outreach, this team spreads the word quickly through their large online social networks. Sloane joined the team last year and in a short time, the number of Kiva Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn followers has grown rapidly. We are lucky to have her support of Kiva as she is always ready to rally behind us and spread the word about our mission to her vast network." - Lisa Shah, Kiva
"I had the opportunity to hear Sloane speak at SXSW Interactive in 2009, and was blown away by the energy, passion and enthusiasm that she brought into the room. Her vivacity of spirit was infectious, she inspired an entire room with 250+ people at SXSW, so we were honored that she agreed to present at the April 2009 Net2NO meetup, because it just so happened that she would be in town. Of all the speakers we've had at Net2NO in the past 18 months, Sloane's talk is one of the most often referenced among our membership. Her takeaways stuck with people, and we actively implemented these bits of advice in order to make our own meetups and projects more successful. She captivated the audience of 70+ Net2NO members, who forgot even to tweet during her talk. Sloane's presentation was inspiring, informative, and I would absolutely recommend her as a speaker for virtually any community focused event." - Jessica Rohloff, Net2No
"Sloane is an incredibly genuine, good-willed, charismatic and effective leader. Her Cause It's My Birthday initiative in 2009 was truly extraordinary, from conception to execution. Sloane has an uncanny ability to generate buzz, awareness and action from within her community and beyond. The seeds that she plants grow because of strategy, messaging, heart, and leadership. She knows how to build teams to execute her vision. And her ideas are original, ambitious and a little crazy - the kind that most people would never think they could pull off - which is exactly why Sloane has the edge. Let's put it this way: if Sloane was a stock, I'd invest in her future." - Katie Walmsley, KODA
"There are few people I've enjoyed working more over the years than Sloane Berrent. Sloane brings vitality, passion and business smarts to any project or business enterprise she tackles. She's helped on a number of our high-profile projects here at Socialbrite, but more important, she's someone I personally look up to as one of the inspiring figures in the social cause space. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions at all about this remarkable person's capabilities." - JD Lasica, Socialbrite
"I first worked with Sloane on her "Cause It's My Birthday" fundraising campaign, and have gotten to know her quite well over the past couple years since. She is a pleasure to work with & her passion for helping others is unmatched. Understanding how to utilize social media in both business and nonprofit environments is her specialty. Like me, Sloane spends a lot of time building her network; if there is anyone you're looking to meet or do business with, there is a good chance Sloane can help you reach them. There are few people I'd trust more with a project than Sloane -- and it goes without saying I'd recommend doing business with her." - Drew Meyers, MyKRO.org
"Sloane is an absolute delight to work with. I had the privilege of serving as a local host for the Chicago stop of her Cause Its My Birthday tour in 2009. Throughout the project she clearly articulated vision and provided her local teams with all of the resources and context needed to be effective. Her tireless energy and big heart make her one of those people you will go the extra mile for. She's one of the few people I know who truly lives her life in the service of others--especially the less fortunate. My life is richer for knowing and working with Sloane and learning from all she has to share." - Tim Courtney, KeylimeTie
"FSC contracted with Sloane to work with our team as a social media strategist on multiple projects in New Orleans. Sloane was able to virtually plug in to our office and provide excellent support to the account. Sloane is a forward thinking online marketer with great passion and comprehensive knowledge of the interactive platform that encompasses social media. I would highly recommend her guidance and expertise." - McKenzie Coco, FSC Interactive
"I highly recommend Sloane to anyone. She is one of the most involved, proactive and knowledgeable people I know. There isn't anything this girl can't do!" - Erica O'Leary, US Weekly
"Sloane embodies the ideal business development director, as shown through her development of Answer With Action. Her uncanny ability to connect people and ideas, and develop them into business initiatives makes her a person-to-know in the innovative, cause-related market. Inspiring peers to expand their knowledge of social, political, and environmental issues, as well as to give back to communities are just two of Sloane's qualities that make Answer With Action such a success. Sloane's attention to detail, organization, extensive network of business contacts and unmatched energy level propel her to the forefront of today's cause-related business world. Working with her on Answer With Action, I learned that she is 100% reliable for project execution and strives for perfection in all she does." - Joey Soto, Psomas
"Sloane has incredible knowledge and experience in social marketing and effective cause marketing. She puts theory into action and comes up with results every time. Her networks are extensive and she is always "in the know". Sloane can add immeasurable value to any endeavor." - Janet Fabre Smith, Fabre Smith Company
"I invited Sloane to speak to my class at SIPA in order to get her unique perspective on how NGOs and non-profits can leverage social media in their efforts to engage constituent audiences. I'm glad I did. Through a mixture of personal experiences, she gave us a reality-driven talk of how and where organizations can use social media for social good. Equally important, she dispelled some myths and discussed when and why they can't.Sloane's no starry-eyed fangirl. She raises hard truths about organizational and technological limitations NGO's and non-profits face, and how, with effort, they might overcome them. - Michael Cervieri, Co-founder, ScribeLabs, Adjunct Professor, Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs
"Sloane added an engaging and youthful dimension to our panel about Doing Good through Technology during the social entrepreneurship track at RISE Austin. From nonprofiteers to incubated startups, Sloane's tips had everyone taking notes and nodding their up and down. She’s articulate, full of real-world examples and inspires us all to take action!" - Karen Bantuveris, VolunteerSpot
"Sloane rescued our panel at PowerShift 2009 in Washington DC. Due to a scheduling conflict, we were left without a moderator 3 days before the conference. I immediately called Sloane and she enthusiastically jumped right in. Sloane arrived with engaging, thought provoking questions, kept the panel moving at a sharp pace and was integral in making our panel a success. I look forward to collaborating with Sloane again and she remains at the top of my list of people to reach out to as we continue to organize conversations around the country. " - Wendy Cohen, Participant Media
"During a service trip to New Orleans, Sloane met with our team of youth and adults to share with us a perspective on what it means to ‘give back.’ It was interesting to hear her stories and observe the group’s various reactions. For the youth, it opened up conversations and questions regarding the role that they feel they can and should play in regards to giving back as individuals (money, time, etc.). For the adults, it sparked conversations and questions concerning how to fund the projects from a corporate end (How do we help this particular organization, non-profit, etc. raise money to support its mission?). The value in our time with Sloane was in the fact that she helped expand our perspectives and conversations beyond the traditional understanding and models of giving and serving." - Bryan Appel, St. Paul's Episcopal Church
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