Sarah Calhoun Caldwell
Deputy Director of Collaborative Programs @Climate & Wildfire Institute
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WORK HISTORY
Deputy Director of Collaborative Programs @Climate & Wildfire Institute
Reno, NV, US
Oversees CWI’s annual program portfolio and ensures cross-functional coordination across policy, research, and development teams to drive equitable, science-informed wildfire solutions. Builds strategic partnerships with Tribal nations, academic institutions, agencies, and funders to advance innovative, scalable practices. Leads convenings and manages deliverables to align stakeholders and accelerate impact across the Western U.S.
EDUCATION
University of Nevada, Reno
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Environmental Science
Oregon State University
Master of Science (MS), Marine Resource Management
ABOUT SARAH CALHOUN CALDWELL
Sarah Caldwell is the Deputy Director of Collaborative Programs at the Climate & Wildfire Institute (CWI), where she leads the implementation and evaluation of the organization’s research and field-based program portfolio. She works at the intersection of science, community-based knowledge, and policy to advance on-the-ground wildfire resilience strategies across California, Nevada, and the American West. In her role, Sarah oversees CWI’s annual program portfolio, manages contracts and deliverables, and designs convenings that connect stakeholders, funders, and strategic initiatives to turn research and policy into high-impact, scalable action.With a strong foundation in resource management and fisheries social science, Sarah excels in facilitating cross-sector collaboration between NGOs, government agencies, academia, and the private sector. She thrives in environments that foster creative program design, inclusive multi-stakeholder engagement, and innovative project implementation to advance climate and conservation goals.
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