… Melanie Allen (she/her/hers) serves as the Program Director for the Black Farmer Fund. She is passionate … of yam farmers. She holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Agriculture and Natural Resources from the University of Delaware and a Masters degree in Sustainable International … of yam farmers. She holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Agriculture and Natural Resources from the University of Delaware and a Masters degree in Sustainable International …
… Rama has 4 years of work experience as an R&D professional with focus on sustainable technology … food systems in India and led the technical and market analysis of novel protein sources like microalgae, seaweed, fungi, etc. Before joining GFI, she was a product … Areas of Focus Circularity Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions AffiliationsBeyond The Buzzwords … Rama has 4 years of work experience as an R&D professional with focus …
… Dr. Nathan de Arriba-Sellier was the Research Director of the Yale Initiative on Sustainable Finance (2021-2023), … is also a lecturer at the School of the Environment and the Law School, where he teaches a course on Sustainable Finance Policy & Regulation. Previously, he worked as a PhD Fellow at … PhD, Nathan clerked for the EU law unit of Conseil d'Etat, France's highest administrative court and legal advisor to the government. Nathan's research interests revolve around …
… Courtney was a MBA ‘23 candidate interested in the intersection of big business, food, and sustainability. At Yale, Courtney is a producer for CBEY'sBeyond Buzzwordssite and a first year leader of the Food, Agribusiness, and Beverage Club. … help reduce waste and increase operational efficiency. Before Choco, She spent 4 yearsgoing from series A to E at a hospitality startup called Sonder. She built teams and …
… Rita Effah is a Senior Climate Finance Officer at the African Development Bank (AfDB). She is the … countries to the negative impacts of climate change and the transition to sustainable low-carbon development. Rita manages 15 small grants projects that are strengthening the … Ghana’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) . Rita also worked with the Energy & Resources Institute (TERI) in East Africa as the Africa Programme Coordinator, where she …
… Jesse Cohen graduated from the Master of Environmental Management program at the Yale School … (SEEDS), Jesse conducts geospatial and statistical analysis on distributed energy resource adoption patterns. Before graduate school, Jesse worked as a senior research analyst … (SEEDS), Jesse conducts geospatial and statistical analysis on distributed energy resource adoption patterns. Before graduate school, Jesse worked as a senior research analyst …
… Dr. Luis Aguirre-Torres is the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis and Financing Solutions at the New York … Aguirre-Torres is a member of the World Economic Forum’sSenior Executive Group on Net Zero Carbon Cities, and member of the Finance Committee at the National Association of State …
… A pioneer in the field of environmental law, Torres hasspent his career examining the intrinsic connections between the environment, … the field of environmental justice. His work also includes the study of conflicts over resource management between Native American tribes, states, and the federal government. … Schools and served as deputy assistant attorney general for the Environment and Natural Resources Division of the U.S. Department of Justice and as council to the Attorney General …
… Kelly McGlinchey is a recent graduate of the Yale School of the Environment, where she received her Master of … to promoting an ecologically conscious, regenerative food system in partnership with our clients. Kelly hasspoken on food entrepreneurship and sustainable food systems at New … to promoting an ecologically conscious, regenerative food system in partnership with our clients. Kelly hasspoken on food entrepreneurship and sustainable food systems at New …
… Marisa graduated the Master of Environmental Management program at the Yale School of the Environment, specializing in water resource management and policy. Her research and studies have focused on water equity and … Management program at the Yale School of the Environment, specializing in water resource management and policy. Her research and studies have focused on water equity and …