Akima Cornell

Background

About Akima Cornell

Sustainability not only makes sense, it makes dollars and cents," who said that? ME! All the time. Addressing climate change and being sustainable is a balance between the environmental, economic, and social needs of our world. I am a Project Manager and Sustainability Expert with over fifteen years of experience developing and evaluating policies and projects related to climate change and sustainability, focusing on the United States, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and local governments. Experience includes working with diverse clients throughout the world. I have extensive project experience in crafting and implementing sustainable planning for public and private clients; data analysis; public outreach; stakeholder engagement; and policy analysis and negotiation. Additional skills include planning and coordinating multiple trainings and workshops to educate businesses and the public on new policies, environmental practices, and technologies. Published several papers and books on sustainability, as well as taught several courses on sustainability, CSR, ESG, and renewable energy.