Veronica Barger

About Veronica Barger

I am a climate change professional currently working as a Strategy Analyst in Mathematica, Inc.’s climate change practice. I work to evolve our climate and sustainability practice,(particularly as it pertains to climate resilience) through market research, client outreach, proposal development, and ESG efforts. My primary areas of interest are in environmental policy analysis, consulting, and advocacy. I am particularly passionate about circular economic systems, furthering zero waste initiatives, sustainable packaging and product development, the transition to renewable and clean energy, and environmental advocacy at the federal and state levels.A brief summary of my recent education and work history: from 2020 to 2022, I attended the Daniel J. Evans School of Public Policy & Governance at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA. I received a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree with a concentration in Environmental Policy and Management. Previously, I worked as a Business Management Associate at Mathematica, Inc. from 2017 to 2020. I received an interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts degree in CLEG (Communications, Legal Institutions, Economics, and Government) from the School of Public Affairs at American University in Washington, DC. I also pursued a dual minor in history and economics and was an undergraduate student from 2013 to 2017.

Experience

1. Climate Change Strategy Analyst

   Mathematica

   Oct 2022 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Full time: 10/2022-6/2025Part time: 6/2025-present- Developing Mathematica\'s internal and external strategies in the domestic and international climate spaces by defining climate offerings, evaluating existing and future climate markets, and researching funding opportunities in emerging climate spaces - Vetting potential climate opportunities from strategic clients including USAID, the Gates Foundation, and state government agencies to determine whether they fit with our strategy- Writing literature reviews and conducting research on major climate topics including climate impacts on girls\' education, climate resilience, and agriculture to assist with proposal development - Supporting Mathematica\'s ESG reporting and development by serving as a representative of Mathematica staff on a six-person ESG strategy committee- Co-authoring a biweekly internal newsletter detailing thought leadership activities, events, news, and opportunities in the internal climate unit that is distributed to over 250 staff- Participating in an internal volunteer sustainability interest group focused on making and promoting sustainable changes in Mathematica\'s offices and across in-office and work from home staff- Building relationships with potential partners to grow Mathematica\'s external network in the climate space- Managing proposals for climate-related BAA, RFI, and RFPs that help evolve and achieve Mathematica\'s strategic goals

Education

• Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, University of Washington

  Master of Public Administration - MPA, Environmental Policy & Management

• American University

  Bachelor's degree, Major: CLEG (Communications, Legal Institutions, Economics, Government); Minor: History & Economics

  2013 — 2017

• Rancocas Valley Regional High School

  High School Diploma

  2009 — 2013

Skills

• Research
• Phone Banking
• Canvassing
• Leadership
• Written Correspondence
• Student Activism
• Singing
• Civic Engagement
• Youth Empowerment
• Social Media Blogging
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Acting
• Communication
• Email
• Environmental Awareness
• Public Speaking
• Clerical Skills
• Nonprofits
• Community Outreach
• Musical Theatre
• Economics
• Microsoft Word
• Client Correspondence
• Political Science
• Presentations
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Politics
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel