Marissa Ramirez
Equitable and Resilient Community Development Specialist
- Role
- Senior Director, Strategy, Planning, and Operations at Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
- Location
- Washington, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Marissa Ramirez
Senior environmental strategy leader with 15+ year of experience advancing sustainable community development and climate justice initiatives. Currently leading strategy, planning, and operations for the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), where I\'ve progressed through multiple roles focused on sustainable communities, community-driven solutions, and climate justice.Specializing in developing data-driven environmental programs that bridge policy, finance, stakeholder engagement, and community development. Track record of successfully managing multi-million dollar budgets and cross-functional teams. Successfully led multiple initiatives that bridge environmental protection with social equity, resulting in measurable improvements in community outcomes and environmental sustainability metrics.Yale educated professional combining deep technical knowledge with practical implementation experience. My background includes significant work in clinical research, public health, and community forestry, giving me a unique perspective on the intersections of of environment, public health, and community.Passionate about creating equitable and resilient communities through evidence-based strategies and inclusive engagement. Seeking to leverage my experience to enable systemic change and sustainable impact.Core competencies include: Strategic Planning • Budget Management • Environmental Policy • Inclusive Finance • Climate Justice • Community Development • Program Design & Evaluation • Stakeholder Engagement • Grant Writing • Data Analysis
Experience
Senior Director, Strategy, Planning, and Operations
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
Oct 2023 — Present · Washington, DC, US
Education
Yale School of the Environment
Masters, Environmental Management, Urban Environmental Economics
2008 — 2010
Yale University
B.S., Biology
2001 — 2005
Skills
- Policy Analysis
- Sustainability Planning
- Research
- Environmental Policy
- Community Outreach
- Nonprofits
- Public Health
- Environmental Awareness
- Data Analysis
- Grant Writing
- Climate Change
- Sustainability
- Project Management
- Teaching
- Public Policy
- Sustainable Development
- Program Evaluation
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