… allow future generations access to the same resources and opportunities we enjoy today. Before arriving at Yale, Jacob had spent the past decade moving back and forth across the country as an Infantry and later Civil Affairs Officer in the U.S. Army. In … Tennessee Chapter assisting with biodiversity surveys and grassland restoration efforts. Jacob graduated summa cum laude from West Virginia University with a B.A. in …
… worked with organizations such as the Indian Institute of Sustainable Development and Teach for Green in the sustainability strategy and environmental education space. She holds a … and Masters in Finance. At YSE and beyond, she intends to work in impact finance and funding climate solutions focused on increasing resilience for communities that are disproportionately affected by climate change. She is currently …
… and farming systems and hopes to build communities that nourish both land and people. Before Yale, she worked in San Francisco and helped coordinate one of the nation's largest … and farming systems and hopes to build communities that nourish both land and people. Before Yale, she worked in San Francisco and helped coordinate one of the nation's largest … and farming systems and hopes to build communities that nourish both land and people. Before Yale, she worked in San Francisco and helped coordinate one of the nation's largest …
… Director at Black Farmer Fund . Olivia is a social entrepreneur and impact investor. For the past seven years, she has financed, developed, and operated environmental and social … as a board member for Soul Fire Farm Institute. Prior to founding Black Farmer Fund in 2017, Olivia worked in several production roles at Soul Fire Farm Institute and Kahumana … as a board member for Soul Fire Farm Institute. Prior to founding Black Farmer Fund in 2017, Olivia worked in several production roles at Soul Fire Farm Institute and Kahumana …
… 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 … 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 NewForests—building the world’s leading asset manager in forestry and natural capital. She …
… This work aligns closely with Donovan’s professional mission: developing and supporting new markets that shift patterns of production and consumption, distribute power and … 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 advisory board member at the Yale Center for Business & Environment. Outside work, Donovan enjoys writing, exercising, and being with …
… and engagement, and innovating beyond traditional business models. Based in her hometown of New Haven, CT Tagan is deeply connected to local and national networks. She centers her … 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 worked on sustainable food …
… opportunities to incorporate industrial ecology principals at the firm level and focuses on pathways that merge sustainable design and corporate strategy. Michaela manages the … opportunities to incorporate industrial ecology principals at the firm level and focuses on pathways that merge sustainable design and corporate strategy. Michaela manages the … opportunities to incorporate industrial ecology principals at the firm level and focuses on pathways that merge sustainable design and corporate strategy. Michaela manages the …
… 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 … 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 …
… 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, … competitive national planetary science research and lectureship assessment by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. In her personal time, Sumitra enjoys bonsai-making, …