Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2023 Local Watershed Association adds four new experts to Board of Directors 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Daily 4:00 PM Closed Sunday Starting Monday, September 11... We’re back to serving our Full Menu featuring all your favorite Italian Specialties and American Classics! Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s www.eight10barandgrille.com Helen Quach Ryan Dings works to “climatetech” entrepreneurs working to build and scale the technologies we need to decarbonize the planet. In addition to his role at ClimateHaven, Ryan is a venture partner for Connecticut Innovations’ $100M ClimateTech Fund, which is designed to invest capital and strategic support in early-stage companies whose technologies will address the many challenges presented by climate change. Prior to these roles, Ryan served as the Chief Operating Offi cer & General Counsel of Greentown Labs. Prior to joining Greentown Labs, Ryan served as the Chief Operating Offi cer & General Counsel of Sunwealth, where he helped launch the Solar Impact Fund. Ryan also served on the executive team of venture-backed prefab home builder Blu Homes and has advised numerous early-stage clean tech and Greater Boston area with his wife, Kate Rigby, and their two daughters. “The Mystic River is such an incredible resource for our region and provides a vital connection to the natural world for so many communities. The benefi ts of a vibrant Mystic River cannot be understated, and the watershed’s role will only grow in importance as we navigate the challenges presented by climate change. I’m honored and excited to join the MyRWA board and commit my time and energy to making the Mystic as healthy and accessible for our communities today and generations to come.” Monica Ghosh Driggers (she/ her) is a Winchester resident. She studied environmental law and began her career examining waEXPERTS | SEE Page 5 Monica Ghosh Driggers Kelly Ryan I n November the Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) announced the addition of Ryan Dings, Monica Ghosh Driggers, Helen Quac, and Kelly Ryan to its Board of Directors on October 24, 2023, bringing expertise in climate technology, environmental law, public health, and fi nance. Ryan Dings (he/him) serves as the founding chief executive offi cer of ClimateHaven, a community of climate technology companies and the passionate people that support them. Rooted in New Haven, Ct., ClimateHaven provides incubation, targeted programming and valuable netbuilding tech companies over the past 15 years. Ryan started his career as a lawyer and holds graduate degrees in law from Wake Forest University School of Law and in design from Harvard University Graduate School of Design, and a Bachelor of Arts from UNC-Chapel Hill. Ryan currently lives in the
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