Jessica Anderson

About Jessica Anderson

With over a decade of experience in environmental sustainability, I don’t just talk about climate action — I help make it real. As a LEED-accredited professional and advocate for resilient, future-ready business practices, I’ve partnered with organizations to turn complex sustainability goals into actionable, measurable outcomes.Here’s what sets me apart as a seasoned sustainability professional: Cross-sector experience: I’ve worked across industries and organization types including nonprofits, private companies, government agencies, and Fortune 500s. This breadth gives me a unique perspective on tailoring sustainability strategies that actually work. Carbon strategy expertise: From operational and embodied carbon to full value chain emissions, I help organizations uncover blind spots and drive data-backed reductions. Project delivery you can see: Whether launching rooftop gardens, implementing circular waste systems, or integrating green design into building portfolios, I focus on delivering real, visible impact. Metrics that matter: I build sustainability dashboards and KPIs that align environmental performance with business goals. Culture and change leadership: Sustainability is as much about behavior as it is about data. I support teams in building buy-in, training staff, and making environmental stewardship part of everyday operations. Policy and compliance insight: I help organizations stay ahead of emerging regulations, incentives, and global frameworks—reducing risk while uncovering new opportunities.My goal is simple: to help organizations lead with purpose and make sustainability a true competitive advantage. Let’s turn climate ambition into lasting action.

Experience

1. Senior Sustainability Manager

   VCA Green

   Nov 2025 — Present · Denver, CO, US

Education

• University of Connecticut

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Environmental Science

  2007 — 2011

• Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

  MBA, Resilient Business Management

  2015 — 2017

• Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

  Master of Arts - MA, International Environmental Policy

  2015 — 2017

Skills

• Root Cause Analysis
• Tumbleweed
• Gmp
• Gis
• Microsoft Office
• Haccp
• Self-Starter
• Challenge Driven
• Management
• Sharepoint
• Quality Assurance
• Food Safety
• Research
• Microsoft Word
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (Leed)
• Communication Skills
• Optiva
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Laboratory Skills
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (Haccp)
• Communication
• Laboratory
• Learning New Software
• Environmental Science
• Public Speaking
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Traceability
• Analysis
• Multi Tasking