Policy & Advocacy Expert | Cervest | Washington, DC

I focus on 1) how to shape climate policy, 2) how to support the public sector, 3) and how to advocate for equity in climate action from the vantage point of a climate technology company. Cervest's platform provides a shared view of future climate impacts that can enable the kind of collaboration that we need to adapt to climate change in a more efficient and just way.

Co-Founder | Thanks a Ton | Redondo Beach, CA

We need to do 3 things to address climate change: (1) reduce emissions, all the way to zero, (2) adapt to live in our changing climate, and (3) remove CO2 from the atmosphere. But most people have never heard of #3, and that’s the climate solution pathway that Thanks a Ton is focused on. We want to educate people about carbon dioxide removal and give them a way to participate in a climate solution.

POLICY SPECIALIST | Massachusetts Rivers Alliance | Boston

Katharine works on state water policy in Massachusetts, speaking up for rivers and the people who depend on them. She's all in on advancing climate resilience through nature based solutions, and helping people feel comfortable participating in advocacy & the legislative process. She's based in Cambridge, and is a dedicated bike commuter (and bike camper!)

SENIOR ASSOCIATE | RMI | New York

Valentina is a senior associate with RMI’s Climate Intelligence Program, where she supports the Supply Chains Emissions and Carbon Markets Initiatives. Her work on supply chain traceability builds on the program’s goal to deliver markets where commodities can be differentiated based on their sustainability characteristics. In the Carbon Markets Initiative, she leads research on the alignment between the voluntary carbon market (VCM) and the values and rights of frontline communities. Since she moved to NYC, she is working really hard on becoming a real New Yorker.