My interests are in energy system development and exploring the different approaches this is done in developing cities. Prior to becoming a member of the Erb Institute I spent 10 years in Refining Operations supporting 24/7 operation and long term project development....
MBA/MS, Class of 2024 Katie comes to the Erb Institue with a five-year career in brand management in the consumer-packaged goods industry. She set her sights on Michigan, in large part, because of the Erb Institute. She knew it would give her the opportunity to deeply...
I am passionate about driving climate action through strategic investment in carbon-free energy and heavy industry. Through the Erb Institute, I'm developing the expertise to propel early-stage climate tech ventures toward scalable solutions that can achieve...
I am passionate about finding strategies to adapt and mitigate climate change, evaluating Life Cycle Assessment tools, and creating benefits for vulnerable communities. Prior to Erb, I worked for the food and beverage industry in Mexico for 7 years, first in the...
Valerie is passionate about building the next generation of cities that are environmentally and socially resilient. She connects emerging technologies and social entrepreneurs with the capital and strategy they need to scale. Before joining the Erb Institute, Valerie...
Samantha comes to the Erb Institute from the Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA), a private equity trade association where she focused on ESG and DEI factors of alternative investments. She believes finance can be an incredible tool for change, and she’s...
MBA/MS, Class of 2024 Aaron is passionate about how optimized design and logistics can be used to eliminate material and immaterial waste, particularly within food systems. Prior to Erb, he spent two years conducting applied research, focusing on technology promoting...
Erb Fellows, Class of 2024 Major: Business Minor: Sustainability Victoria is passionate about how corporations can accelerate our society to a more sustainable future. Paired with her business major, Victoria is minoring in Sustainability to further her interests in...
Erb Fellows, Class of 2024 Major: Business Administration Minor: Sustainability I’m interested in using business as a tool to improve the lives of those impacted by the affects of climate degradation. Specifically, the ways waste infiltrates communities and decreases...
Erb Fellows, Class of 2024 Major: PitE and English Hannah is passionate about the intersection of industry, public health, and environmental concerns. She plans to use her double major in English and the Program in the Environment to foster positive social change and...