About
I am passionate about sustainable cities and the infrastructure and technology that drives them forward. From New York to Barcelona to Mumbai, I’ve collaborated with businesses and governments across the globe to design, finance, and implement multi-billion dollar investments in climate-smart infrastructure. Whether investing in cutting-edge tools to achieve carbon neutrality in NYC, financing the largest public transit agency in the US, delivering life-saving medicines via drone in Africa, or creating the first open-source platform for urban infrastructure in Asia, I've spent my career improving the 'nuts and bolts' of cities. I'm now launching Streetlife, a venture studio and investment fund that supports diverse entrepreneurs building the sustainable hardware our cities need to ensure inclusive and resilient growth.
Source of Climate Optimism
“Having spent my entire career connecting the dots between cities, climate, and capital, I have seen firsthand how women’s contributions to climate science, policy, business, and much else have been systematically overlooked and undervalued over the years - even though there is no shortage of women leading on climate. We cannot exclude the voices, perspectives, and expertise of 50% of the population. Needless to say, empowering women and girls represents the most impactful tool for achieving a climate-safe future. Investing in women founders and funders building the next generation of climate solutions will have a cascade of positive outcomes for our people and our planet. It’s up to us to break the bias, and I’m thrilled to see so many fabulous women joining the Women and Climate community to make our voices heard!”
Favorite Resource
Fellow Women and Climate NYC Member Nicole Kelner's beautiful climate art!
My work involves fixing the nuts and bolts of cities - everything from our water systems to our waste management process - to make them more resilient to the impacts of climate change. This infrastructure systems have a huge impact on our day to day lives, but often remain invisible. Nicole's climate art brings these systems to life - in an easy and creative way. There's nothing like explaining how heat pumps work to a 5 year old!
