Work with thought leaders and academic experts from University of Colorado System

Researchers on NotedSource with connections to University of Colorado System include Joel Hartter, PhD, Ariel Kalil, and Lindsay Holden.

Joel Hartter, PhD

Boulder, Colorado, United States of America
Professor of Sustainability and Sustainable Business Strategist
Experience

Parallel Labs

Founder, Principal / January, 2023Present

Drive impactful sustainability, climate risk management, and low carbon strategies across diverse industries, ensuring innovative solutions, adherence to compliance standards, and decarbonization. Provide insight and guidance to embed sustainability throughout the business, fostering a organizational culture of sustainability, and informing critical business decisions. Partner closely with executives and high-potential sustainability leaders, offering extended strategic advising on a personalized, high-touch sustainability transformation journey.

Independent Consultant

Sustainability Advisor, Researcher, Consultant / January, 2004December, 2022

Led strategic sustainability initiatives across sectors, raising >$5M for SDGs in East Africa. Assessed environmental impacts in Africa, developed zero emissions strategies for US towns. Implemented NPS systems, sustainability in ski industry, and authored DEN airport's first sustainability report. Supported extended producer responsibility and compliance reporting. Managed $5M USDA wildfire and climate program. Developed climate strategies in Inland Northwest and for multinational corporations. Led Amazon bioeconomy strategy. Drove brand alignment for media group, managed complex cross-sector partnerships. Advised on policy, climate, energy, waste goals. Pro bono advisor in sustainability, outdoor recreation, conservation.

University of Colorado

Professor of Sustainability / January, 2014Present

Led biodiversity conservation, nature positive, climate, and SDG strategy and implementation, and collaboration with private sector, local and tribal authorities, international NGOs and governments in 10+ countries. Develop and teach undergraduate, graduate, and professional level coursework in sustainability, ESG, circular economy, stakeholder engagement, sustainability business strategy,climate adaptation.

University of Colorado

Executive Director / January, 2014June, 2023

Founder & Chief Executive, leading U.S. sustainability program; 800% growth, $21M/5-year sales on $400k investment. Established program as national sustainability leader; created industry talent pipeline. Founded higher ed startup for $862B outdoor industry; 300% growth in 1 year. Designed/taught global courses in sustainable business, ESG, Net Zero. Drove B2C marketing strategy, complex business plans, aligned strategies with operational needs. Implemented DEI initiatives; hiring, retention, training, scholarships for underrepresented communities. Developed 150+ private sector partnerships; consulting in energy efficiency, GHG emissions, carbon neutrality. Pioneered leadership development programs in sustainability.

University of New Hampshire

Professor Sustainability and Public Policy / August, 2007December, 2013

Directed enterprise-wide sustainabilty initiative for $415M university: aligned education, operations, sustainability goals. Launched first professional graduate program in economic development, sustainability, public policy; 500% ROI in 3 years. Provided strategic guidance on compliance and performance in infrastructure investments (energy, water, transportation). Led new sustainability programs focused on ESG for >2000 students annually. Developed leading sustainability education programs in northeast US; partnered with Carsey School of Public Policy, Paul College of Business for 1000+ students/year. Managed $2M annual research portfolio; collaborated with 50+ SMEs across 5 countries, 10+ disciplines, and 50+ government officials.

Books Open the World

Founder, CEO / June, 2005December, 2010

Led development and launch of International 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Uganda for women’s and girls’ education and empowerment. Supported 22 local libraries, a pre-school, scholarships, vocational training, literacy, after-school tutoring, a nutrition program, language classes, mobile health clinic, maternal and public health; served 100+ communities.

Research Expertise
climate change and adaptation
sustainability
Conservation
Natural resource management
Corporate sustainability
And 6 more
About
Joel Hartter is an international expert in sustainability and a sustainable business strategist, with more than two decades of experience. His diverse career spans work in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. He has worked with dozens of organizations and industry leaders to embed sustainability within brands, align sustainability to create strategic growth opportunities, manage and mitigate risk, and create a compelling business proposition for sustainability. Joel brings his extensive knowledge, experience and network to every engagement, providing strategic guidance on sustainability and ESG goals for startups to Fortune 500 companies, local, state, and federal government, higher education, and non-profits each year. Joel takes his practice into the classroom, into the boardrooms, and into corporate offices, where he is committed to educating the next sustainability leaders and helping business turn intentions into actions, and accelerate their path for a sustainable future. He teaches university and professional courses, master classes, and seminars to >20,000 people annually. Joel is also widely regarded for his commitment to workforce development and higher ed innovation. He has created and led numerous successful business units, academic programs, and higher ed-private sector partnerships. He leverages EdTech, work-integrated education, and leading curriculum design to create cutting edge learning programs for companies, schools, and universities.

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Ariel Kalil

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
University of Chicago Professor and Expert on Childhood Development
Education

University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

PhD, Developmental Psychology / 1996

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America

University of Colorado System

MA, Social Psychology / 1993

Boulder, Colorado, United States of America

University of Wisconsin–Madison

BA, Psychology and French Literature / 1991

Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
Research Expertise
Sociology and Political Science
Developmental and Educational Psychology
Education
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health
Life-span and Life-course Studies
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About
Ariel D. Kalil is the Daniel Levin Professor of Public Policy Studies at the University of Chicago. She is a faculty research fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research and a research associate at the Population Studies Center at the University of Michigan. She is also a faculty member in the Harris School of Public Policy Studies and in the College at the University of Chicago. Kalil's research lies at the intersection of child development and public policy. She is particularly interested in the effect of early childhood interventions on health and economic outcomes in adulthood. Her work has been published in leading social science journals, including the American Economic Review, the Quarterly Journal of Economics, and the Journal of Political Economy. Kalil earned her PhD in Developmental Psychology from the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor in 1996, her MA in Social Psychology from the University of Colorado System in 1993, and her BA in Psychology and French Literature from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1991.

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