Gwen Ruta

Executive Vice President @Environmental Defense Fund

Boston, MA

Oversees a broad portfolio of EDF\'s mission-oriented work to ensure that the organization\'s programs and initiatives are supported with rigorous science and economics, savvy political and communications strategies, and active corporate and stakeholder engagement.Previously, was Senior VP for Climate & Energy, leading global initiatives to curb climate change and achieve a clean energy future. And as VP for Corporate Partnerships, directed a nationally recognized program to develop innovative, business-based solutions to environmental problems, leveraging market forces to create environmentally preferable products and services. Successes included creating a market for hybrid delivery trucks with FedEx, eliminating the overuse of human antibiotics in chicken production with McDonald\'s, and reducing packaging and bag waste with Walmart.

Harvard Kennedy School

Master, Public Administration

University of Virginia

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering