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Director, Global Sustainability

Cepheid

Sep 2024 - Feb 2026 • 1 yr 5 mos

Lead enterprise-wide sustainability strategy for a global medical diagnostics company, spanning emissions reduction, renewable energy, supply chain sustainability, waste reduction, and circular economy initiatives. Conducted materiality assessment to align strategy with stakeholder priorities and benchmark sustainability performance across the life sciences industry. Managed GHG emissions reporting for Scope 1 and 2, while building out a full Scope 3 value chain inventory. Set science-based targets and develop emissions reduction roadmaps. Lead TCFD-aligned climate scenario analyses and risk assessments. Performed product-level Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) and develop environmental product declarations to meet regulatory requirements and drive competitive differentiation.

Director, ESG Strategy & Reporting

Archer

Jul 2022 - Apr 2023 • 9 mos

Built Archer's ESG function from the ground up at a high-growth electric aviation startup. Conducted the company's first ESG materiality assessment to identify and prioritize issues critical to business success and key stakeholders. Developed a comprehensive ESG strategy framework with goals, KPIs, timelines, and governance structures aligned to GRI, SASB, and UN SDGs. Produced Archer's first GHG inventory covering enterprise-wide Scope 1 and 2 emissions per GHG Protocol, with disclosure aligned to TCFD, CDP, and SBTi frameworks. Developed methodology and data collection processes for Scope 3 emissions across the value chain. Established DEI baselines and representation goals across all levels of the organization.

Attribute Expert/Program Manager, Sustainability

Fisker, Inc.

Feb 2021 - Jun 2022 • 1 yr 4 mos

Served as the subject matter expert and program manager for vehicle lifecycle sustainability at an EV startup, embedding sustainability into product design, material selection, manufacturing, and end-of-life handling. Led cross-functional collaboration across 12 departments to set, manage, and track company-wide ESG goals and KPIs spanning environmental (carbon emissions, waste, water, energy), social (DEI, health & safety, talent), and governance (board diversity, conflict minerals, data security) dimensions. Conducted product life cycle assessments, simulations, and sustainability benchmarking to inform design and procurement decisions and drive competitive positioning.