Mission-driven environmental and sustainability strategist with 10+ years of cross-sector experience translating complex climate science into actionable ESG frameworks, conservation finance, and corporate decarbonization strategies that move capital and drive measurable impact.
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Results-driven ESG and Climate Strategy Professional with 10+ years of progressive cross-sector experience spanning corporate sustainability strategy, impact investing, renewable energy infrastructure and global conservation initiatives. Proven track record architecting enterprise-wide net-zero decarbonization roadmaps, engineering ESG data infrastructure from inception, and delivering board-level sustainability disclosures across different environmental and ESG frameworks.
Global ESG Manager at a World Bank IFC-backed advanced materials startup and Senior Climate Consultant at Big 4-tier ERM, advising Fortune 500 financial institutions on carbon financial targets, climate transition strategy, and physical/transition risk disclosure. Institutional-scale capital mobilizer: directed a $2.17B philanthropic campaign pipeline, secured $10M+ in climate match funding, and administered $100M+ in grant portfolios — driving a 25% increase in sustainable impact investment contributions. Unique cross-sector fluency – bridging climate technology, sustainable finance, philanthropy, and international development – enabling high-impact stakeholder
Global Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Manager, Oct 2024 – Sept 2025
Boston Metal · Wilmington, NC
· Designed and executed a company-wide 100% renewable energy transition roadmap across global operations, establishing CSRD, ISSB S1/S2, and SEC-compliant reporting frameworks — eliminating compliance risk across the global supply chain and positioning the company for international investor due diligence.
› Engineered and launched a proprietary ESG data management platform and real-time climate tracking system to capture, monitor, and report Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions enterprise-wide, aligned with GHG Protocol standards and enabling quarterly disclosure cycles.
› Authored annual ESG performance reports for the World Bank's IFC and institutional impact investors, ensuring CSRD, ISSB S1/S2, GRI Standards, and ESG due diligence alignment — directly supporting capital retention and investor confidence and transparency.
› Spearheaded a comprehensive double materiality assessment engaging cross-functional stakeholder groups, identifying priority ESG topics that shaped the company's multi-year sustainability strategy, board governance framework, and regulatory roadmap.
› Partnered with global Supply Chain leadership to embed science-based GHG reduction requirements and ethical sourcing standards across the supplier network, strengthening Scope 3 risk controls aligned with TNFD nature-risk and CDP supply chain disclosure expectations.
› Collaborated with the EHS Department to implement ESG risk management policies across multi-country operations, ensuring compliance with evolving EU sustainability mandates (CSRD) and US SEC climate disclosure rules
Senior Consultant, Climate Change & Corporate Sustainability Jun 2023 – May 2024 ERM (Environmental Resources Management) Philadelphia, PA
> Leverage knowledge and experience in ESG strategies, impact investing and nature-based solutions (NbS) project to help clients manage their environmental goals effectively. > Secured Salesforce as a key ESG advisory client within one month of joining the firm by leading a cross-Atlantic team in a successful RFP and leveraged subject matter expertise to refine the proposal strategy, resulting in one of the first full TNFD nature-risk investigations of its kind.
› Delivered senior climate strategy advisory to JP Morgan and Bank of America, informing carbon financial target-setting, long-term climate transition roadmaps, and TCFD-aligned portfolio risk frameworks governing multi-billion-dollar financed emissions exposure.
› Conducted double materiality assessments and modeled physical and transition climate risks across IPCC 1.5°C, 2°C, and 4°C scenarios, producing board-ready TNFD, CSRD, GRI, ISSB, and CDP disclosure reports for enterprise clients across multiple industries.
› Designed actionable decarbonization strategies for hard to abate industry clients, identifying emissions reduction pathways, carbon offset mechanisms, and science-based targets across complex global operations and value chains.
Fundraising Advisor – Mississippi River Basin Coalition The Nature Conservancy · Durham, NC Jul 2020 – May 2021
While attending graduate school, served as a point source philanthropy advisor for 31 different states and five regional business units, managing a portfolio of 40 corporations and foundations that were prospective donors to the program.
› Developed and presented impact investing proposal materials which contributed to a 25% increase in capital contributions and expanding the 40-organization institutional client portfolio.
› Directed staff workflows, managed program budgets and facilitated cross-team operations to measurably increase operational efficiency
Global Development Operations Coordinator · Denver, CO Nov 2019 – Jul 2020
Managed campaign operations for TNC's $2.17B Our World global campaign spanning Climate Action, Land & Water, Ocean Conservation, Green Cities, and Scientific Research — leveraging natural capital financial modeling to identify $7.15B in projected future impact investment value.
› Designed and deployed data reporting systems enabling real-time pipeline visibility for senior leadership across 10+ worldwide offices, improving resource allocation and campaign performance management.
› Acted as a liaison between global, regional, and statewide business units, providing direct support to ten Worldwide Office Executive Directors, which led to improved communication and development efforts.
› Cultivated and sustained strategic relationships with TNC’s highest-value institutional partners including Gates Foundation and Walton Family Foundation, maintain multi-year, multi-million dollar philanthropic and impact investment commitments
Principal Gifts & Foundation Relations Operations Assistant · The Nature Conservancy
Washington, DC Nov 2016 – Nov 2019
Provided operational support to TNC’s Foundation Relations and Global Priorities executive teams to maintain cohesive fundraising efforts
› Orchestrated targeted engagement with high-net-worth individuals, corporate executives, and foundation leaders to close $10M in match funding — exceeding campaign targets through strategic relationship management.
› Oversaw grants and proposals totaling $100M+ for Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies, maintaining compliance standards and multi-year reporting requirements.
Conservation Practitioner · Delmont, NJ Jun 2016 – Nov 2016
Managed conservation operations across TNC's flagship preserves in NJ, conducting environmental impact assessments and authoring compliance reports for partner agencies and corporate clients. Developed marketing materials that showcase life in the field.
Knowledge Management Assistant Jun 2015 – Jan 2016
Conservation International (CI) Arlington, VA
Global conservation NGO · World Bank GEF program support Developed training modules strengthening environmental and social safeguard policy compliance for staff and partners across multiple countries.
› Applied rigorous ESG and conservation criteria to inform multi-million-dollar funding recommendations for the World Bank's Global Environmental Facility. INTERNSHIPS & GLOBAL EXPERIENCES Creative Strategy Consultant Fellow – Sustainable Infrastructure Jun – Aug 2022 Infosys · Bangalore, India Supported the company’s SMART infrastructure department by performing quantitative and qualitative market analyses in sustainable infrastructure and energy-efficient development sectors to meet client needs and create competitive ESG positioning strategies effectively.
› Facilitated ESG strategy brainstorming workshops with senior executives in GEI leadership conferences, contributing to enterprise DEI and sustainability initiatives
› Served as spokesperson to promote the company’s sustainability work for US and European clients.
Renewable Energy Business Development Intern – Solar Energy Jun – Aug 2021
Hyde Renewables · Boulder, CO
Developed a carbon monitoring platform enabling solar clients to track real-time GHG performance and model pathways to carbon-zero status;
› Led team to develop an analysis of Google's corporate energy portfolio to forecast the renewable energy needs required for 24/7 carbon neutrality status at their new developing facilities
Decarbonization Strategy Consultant Jan – May 2021
Duke University · Durham, NC
Designed a net-zero decarbonization and carbon offset strategy aligned with Duke University's 2024 net-zero commitment, modeling abatement pathways and developing green marketing communications; participated in strategic meetings with partner organizations and legislative representatives.
Additional Global field experiences include:
› Omni Med Uganda (Uganda 2018)
› Center of African Wildlife Management — Research Assistant (Tanzania & Kenya, 2013)
› Mayan Research Program (Belize, 2015)
› City of St. Petersburg Civil Engineering Dept. - Watershed Management Intern (St. Petersburg, FL 2014)
› Finca Santa Marta - Project Manager, (Nicaragua 2014)
› Fundecoipa Foundation (Ecuador 2014)
› Conteburica Indigenous Reserve (Costa Rica 2013)
M.E.M. – Business & Environment 2025
· Climate Science and Adaptation Cert.
Board President, Duke Conservation Society
Eckerd College B.A., Environmental Studies · 2015 Visual Art (Minor)
Boston University School for Field Studies · 2013 Tanzania & Kenya
