Jennifer M. Gerholdt

About Jennifer M. Gerholdt

I am an executive focused on corporate sustainability and climate, grounded in a strong ability to drive organizational outcomes that benefit the environment and society. I lead initiatives that bring clarity to complex challenges, translating vision into strategic action and delivering tangible results. I develop and implement business strategies that align environmental stewardship with long-term growth, creating value that extends across markets and communities.I specialize in advancing solutions within climate action, carbon markets, circular resource management, and ethical supply chains. I have led efforts that introduced scalable models, expanded market reach, and positioned organizations as global leaders in their sectors.I work across internal teams and external networks, ensuring alignment among stakeholders who bring diverse priorities and expertise. My leadership approach centers on accountability, transparency, and shared purpose, ensuring each contributor feels ownership in the outcomes we pursue. I bring structure to cross-functional collaboration, enabling faster progress and stronger outcomes across programs, partnerships, and strategic initiatives.I am recognized for cultivating environments where teams are empowered to innovate, challenge assumptions, and take bold steps toward long-term impact. I listen carefully, ask the right questions, and provide insight that supports decision-making at every level of the organization. I approach every engagement with a sense of responsibility to the people, systems, and ecosystems we aim to support.

Experience

1. Vice President, Strategic Accounts

   Climate Impact Partners

   Nov 2025 — Present · Shepherdstown, WV, US

   Climate Impact Partners are carbon market specialists. We are the go to partners for organizations on the journey to net zero – helping them turn climate promises into tangible, positive action. We do it by providing an end-to-end service to our clients that delivers the highest quality climate projects to reduce carbon emissions, improve health and livelihoods, and enhance biodiversity.Together with our clients and project partners we have been responsible for the reduction or removal of more than 144 million tCO2e.Find out more at

Education

• New Mexico State University

  Bachelor of Arts, Biology, Conservation Biology

  2000 — 2004

• The Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences

  Master of Science, Environmental Sciences and Policy

  2009 — 2011

Skills

• Training
• Policy
• Conservation Issues
• Project Management
• Relationship Management
• Corporations
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Sustainable Business
• Program Management
• Environmental Policy
• Nonprofits
• Sustainable Development
• International Development
• Leadership
• Non-Profits
• Policy Analysis
• Strategic Partnerships
• Community Outreach
• Environmental Issues
• Ecology
• Strategy
• Research
• Environmental Awareness
• Grants
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Fundraising
• Event Management
• Capacity Building
• Corporate Partnership Development
• Environmental Science
• Environmental Education
• Public Speaking
• Forest Certification
• Sustainability