In Memoriam
Pava LaPere
Pava Marie LaPere was a 5'2" giant who will forever be the Chief Ecosystem Officer of EcoMap Technologies. This page is dedicated in her loving memory.
About Pava:
Childhood
Growing up, Pava split her time between Pflugerville, Texas and Westerly, Rhode Island before spending most of her teenage years in Tucson, Arizona. Even as a child, her mind moved at a mile a minute and it would constantly lead her in (and out) of trouble. One thing was clear to her parents at a very early age: Pava was a natural born leader.
Pava got into her dream school, Johns Hopkins University, with the intention of following a path towards being a doctor. However, she quickly discovered two things:
One, she didn't like blood.
Two, she was meant to make an impact at scale.
Learn About Her Work
Pava’s passion shined through everything she did, from her ecosystem building work, to the people who left an impact on her, to her commitment to making any idea of hers come to fruition. Whether its her TED Talk or her written works, delve deeper into the true passion and energy Pava brought to the world and the amazing person she was inside and out.
Words by Pava
An Introductory Guide to Ecosystem-Led Development
Learn about ecosystems and discover how to create solution systems for successful development initiatives
The Real Reason Why Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Matters
Pava's perspective on the importance of university entrepreneurial ecosystems.
The Words I Never Said, to a Woman Who’s Now Dead
An essay about a teacher who had a profound impact on Pava's outlook on life.
Carry On Her Vision
Pava LaPere, our beloved Chief Ecosystem Officer, was a visionary beyond her years and centered her work around wanting to make the world a better place. Her mission was not only to make every ecosystem accessible, but also to make a genuine impact in the ecosystems that she inevitably became a part of. She cared so deeply about every ecosystem she visited, and felt so empowered by watching people emulate the same love she has for her home ecosystems in their own. While no one can ever replace our beloved 5'2” giant, we are more committed than every to continue her vision and to empower our community to do the same. Learn more about the P.L.A.C.E. Builder Fellowship here and how you can carry on Pava's vision.
EcoMap PLACE Builder Fellowship
The EcoMap PLACE Builder Fellowship was developed in honor of our forever Chief Ecosystem Officer, Pava LaPere, and the values that she embodied so well.
Words by Pava
An Introductory Guide to Ecosystem-Led Development
Learn about ecosystems and discover how to create solution systems for successful development initiatives
The Real Reason Why Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Matters
Pava's perspective on the importance of university entrepreneurial ecosystems.
The Words I Never Said, to a Woman Who’s Now Dead
An essay about a teacher who had a profound impact on Pava's outlook on life.
Thanking Her Supporters
EcoMap Technologies
The Ecosystem Information Company™
Made with ❤️ in Baltimore