… from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. While at Madison, she had the opportunity to work with local farmers through participatory plant breeding projects. After seeing the scale of food waste from agricultural … stocked on a daily basis. Outside of school, Shayna enjoys hosting big dinners, cooking with friends, dunking in natural bodies of water, and going on long hikes and bike rides. …
… also recognized on the 2021 Forbes 30 under 30 Social Impact list and The Grist 50. Connect with Olivia olivia@blackfarmerfund.com LinkedIn Areas of Focus Thriving Food Systems and …
… recognized thought leader in sustainable finance and has a proven track record working both with asset management firms as well as sophisticated global institutional investors at top … institutional-quality sustainable solutions, strategies and portfolios. She collaborates with her clients on business strategy and execution, market positioning and client … recognized thought leader in sustainable finance and has a proven track record working both with asset management firms as well as sophisticated global institutional investors at top …
… capital toward a more inclusive, just, and regenerative economy. This work aligns closely with Donovan’s professional mission: developing and supporting new markets that shift … for Business & Environment. Outside work, Donovan enjoys writing, exercising, and being with his people. Equity and Justice Sustainable Finance and ESG Thriving Food Systems and … capital toward a more inclusive, just, and regenerative economy. This work aligns closely with Donovan’s professional mission: developing and supporting new markets that shift …
… and urban communities, culturally relevant cooking education and connected local efforts with regional and national networks. In 2016 Tagan established the radio show, podcast and … love, anti-racism and creative social justice work. She was a 2018 Inspiring Equity Fellow with the Graustein Memorial Fund, which supported her work to record stories on Equity in … in the food system. She continues to mentor community-based food and social ventures with Collab , an organization supporting entrepreneurial leaders in Connecticut to shape …
… Environmental Systems at the National Academy of Sciences. In this role, she collaborated with science and technology expert committees to draft reports on issues of national … significance in energy, transportation, and climate. Michaela graduated Skidmore College with a B.A. in environmental studies. Circularity Clean Energy Environmental Innovation … Environmental Systems at the National Academy of Sciences. In this role, she collaborated with science and technology expert committees to draft reports on issues of national …
… and Environmental Economics & Policy from the University of California, Berkeley. Connect with Christina christina.kohler@yale.edu LinkedIn Areas of Focus Sustainable Finance and ESG …
… supply chains by developing sustainability initiatives and investments in partnership with farmers. Monica recently worked at the intersection of financial inclusion and climate adaptation as an EDF Climate Corps Fellow with BFA Global. During her internship, she helped build innovation ecosystems in emerging … to accelerate further investment and development. Monica graduated from Rice University with a degree in Environmental Science and Ecology & Evolutionary Biology. Sustainable …
… committed to advancing and pursuing a career in the clean energy field. This year we spoke with students in the initial cohort to learn about their inspiration, goals, and experience … gas emissions, low- and middle-income communities (LMI) often face barriers that prevent them from enjoying the advantages of clean energy such as reduced energy bills, … And thus, these barriers—financial, community engagement, site suitability, regulatory, and resilience—must be adequately addressed to pave a more inclusive transition …
… their Ethiopia office and joined them full-time thereafter supporting a range of projects with Nespresso, Mondelez, Diageo, thee Gates Foundation, and the Swedish Government to … in East Africa. They’re building an ingredient insets marketplace connecting CPG brands with Forested’s growing network of regenerative ingredient producers, largely community-led … smallholders who produce forest bee products and spices that they manufacture at their factory in Addis Ababa and supply companies like Lush Cosmetics. Their products and work have …