Founder, Principal / January, 2023 — Present

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.

Sustainability Advisor, Researcher, Consultant / January, 2004 — December, 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.

Professor of Sustainability / January, 2014 — Present

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.

Executive Director / January, 2014 — June, 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.

Professor Sustainability and Public Policy / August, 2007 — December, 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.

Founder, CEO / June, 2005 — December, 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.