Hi, I’m kara.

Sustainability professionals are part of a mighty collective — one that is diligently advancing work that matters: protecting climate investments, raising corporate standards, and building a more resilient future. These are high-stakes times, and the people doing this work deserve partners who truly understand what that means.

I am one of those people.

With over 15 years of experience in sustainability, I have led and implemented strategies across both the public and private sectors, navigating complex, highly regulated environments. My work spans the full spectrum — from vision and commitment-setting to on-the-ground execution.

I am deeply attuned to how things are perceived with a sensitivity and understanding of various client types and industries. These skills allow me to effectively communicate across a range of audiences - anticipating their pain points while considering diplomatic solutions and a way forward. Paired with a career in climate action and resilience, I have a highly developed capacity for holding multiple perspectives simultaneously.

When we work together, this is what I bring:

  • Strategic thinking and business acumen

  • Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in climate mitigation, climate adaptation, and resilience

  • Knowledge of social dimensions of sustainability, environmental justice, energy transition, net zero, and/or renewable energy

  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills—including the ability to build trust, deliver clear messaging, navigate sensitive dynamics, and influence without authority

  • Capacity to make effective decisions even when faced with imperfect information, crunched timeline, and finite resources

  • Ability to drive innovation and lead organizational change

  • Strong communication and presentation skills

  • Proven success managing teams and complex projects

I bring both the strategic vision and the operational discipline to build programs that last — even when resources are constrained and the stakes are high.

PRESS

I had the privilege and responsibility to shape Amtrak's sustainability future from the inside out. As Director of Sustainability, I founded and led the company's National Sustainability and Climate Resilience Program, establishing Amtrak as a credible voice in the global conversation around rail decarbonization and adaptation. My thought leadership took me to international stages — including keynotes at the Australian Rail Decarbonization and the New Zealand Rail Conferences — to podcast audiences eager to understand the future of sustainable passenger rail transportation.

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