Verone Bernard
Circular Economy Strategist | Global Project Manager & Advisor to Governments, Donors & Brands on Sustainable Materials, Plastics & Waste | Urban Planner & Systems Thinker
- Role
- Urban Resilience Manager at RTI International
- Location
- Atlanta, GA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Verone Bernard
Strategic leader in public policy, sustainability, and climate resilience, with over 12 years of experience advancing circular economy initiatives, climate policy, and stakeholder engagement across government, nonprofit, and multilateral sectors. Proven track record in securing $500M+ in funding, influencing policy decisions, and managing large-scale sustainability programs. I currently manage a $24M USAID Ocean Plastics Reduction project, shaping waste reduction and sustainability efforts in Sri Lanka and the Maldives.I hold a Master’s in Urban & Regional Planning from Georgetown University, with expertise in climate adaptation, circular economy, and sustainable infrastructure. My work focuses on developing policy solutions that promote sustainability, reduce waste, and enhance urban resilience through multi-sector collaboration.
Experience
Urban Resilience Manager
Jul 2022 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US
Education
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Political Economy
2012 — 2012
Georgetown University
Master's degree, City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
2020 — 2023
Howard University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Political Science and Government, Economics
Skills
- Political Campaigns
- Non-Profit Board Development
- Event Planning
- Public Speaking
- Microsoft Office
- Community Development
- Research
- Leadership Development
- Public Policy
- Program Management
- Community Outreach
- Policy Analysis
- Analysis
- Nonprofits
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
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