… and commercial solutions to addressing climate change and restoring and protecting nature for over 20 years. Her career has spanned executive leadership in the asset management … development and growth execution, and board roles in the finance, manufacturing, and environmental sectors. She is currently building businesses aligned with the transition to a net zero and nature-positive future. For 17 years, Radha was an integral staff member and executive of New Forests—building the …
… and well-being. Previously, Donovan has held positions at various organizations in the social sector, ranging from K-12 education to community development to environmental justice. Based in Dallas, Texas, Donovan is a graduate of Yale University (MBA and Master of Environmental Management) and Stanford University (BA in Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity). He is also a proud …
… and resources, and building understanding across communities and sectors to support transformational change. Following a decade as a chef and food entrepreneur in New York City and Boston, Tagan merged her love of food and dedication to social justice and began a path in community-based food justice in New Haven. Here, she has … Work in Practice . She's excited to connect with students in the areas of food systems, environmental justice, entrepreneurship, equity and inclusion in organizations & businesses, …
… Michaela Kerxhalli-Kleinfield is a Master of Environmental Management candidate at Yale School of the Environment. She is excited by … clean energy programs. Prior to attending Yale, she worked on the Board of Energy and Environmental Systems at the National Academy of Sciences. In this role, she collaborated … in energy, transportation, and climate. Michaela graduated Skidmore College with a B.A. in environmental studies. Circularity Clean Energy Environmental Innovation Sustainable …
… Janey Lienau is a Master’s of Environmental Science candidate in her first year at the Yale School of Environment. She is … presented her findings at the Ecology Society of American 2021 annual conference and has a forthcoming publication Evergreen abundance drives ground beetle diversity and density in eastern temperate forests. Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Janey Lienau … Alumni Janey Lienau …
… Sumitra is a Master of Environmental Management candidate focusing on corporate sustainability and environmental … competitive national planetary science research and lectureship assessment by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. In her personal time, Sumitra enjoys bonsai-making, … competitive national planetary science research and lectureship assessment by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. In her personal time, Sumitra enjoys bonsai-making, …
… Dimitria is a joint MBA and Master of Environmental Management candidate at the Yale School of Management and Yale School of the … States Marine Corps, leading teams in Hawaii, Japan, and Thailand. She has also worked for the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) as a field instructor, teaching … and environmental stewardship through outdoor education. At Yale, Dimitria is a leader for the Business and Environment club and writer for the Conservation Finance Network. …
… Chair on SOM student government, helping to advance sustainability initiatives and efforts at the institution. Before Yale, Katya worked as a Senior Product Manager at Amazon focused on Intellectual … Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Katya Wendt … Students Katya Wendt Master of Environmental Management 2025 MBA 2025 Katya is a joint masters degree student at the Yale …
… and equitable value chains and market systems. Her accumulated experiences, passion for sustainable and delicious food, and deepening sense of responsibility to tackle complex societal issues are what led to Forested. Prior Forested Foods, Ariana co-founded Common Farms, an indoor farm in Hong Kong, … to attend Syracuse University, where she triple-majored in Advertising Communications, Entrepreneurship, and Economics. She received her MBA from Yale’s School of Management. She …
… Grace is a Master of Environmental Management candidate at the Yale School of the Environment. Prior to graduate school, Grace worked as a Program Coordinator at Forest Trends, a conservation finance nonprofit. There, she researched innovative conservation finance mechanisms to help the United States Forest Service mitigate wildfire risk in priority regions across the West. She also …