Yolanda Pagano

About Yolanda Pagano

I have driven change initiatives yielding significant triple bottom-line value that have enhanced organizational reputations; affirming that values and value creation are synergistic. I am energized by the process of articulating and executing transformational strategies, identifying and defining meaningful metrics, and developing targeted action plans. I thrive in challenging, multi-disciplinary environments that nurture intellectual curiosity, inspired thinking and innovative approaches. I am passionate about fostering growth and development in myself, my colleagues and the organizations with which I am affiliated.As an attorney and CPA with extensive experience in the financial, energy, food, and consulting sectors, I have held various project and program management, policy and strategy development, and sustainability/corporate social responsibility (CSR) program leadership roles. Currently I am Director, Corporate Sustainability and Environment at Knoll. Previously, as Senior Manager, Global Sustainability at Tyson Foods, I managed the successful execution, integration and advancement of key components of the company’s sustainability program. I began my career with a Big 4 international public accounting firm, advising personal and business clients on tax matters. Then at a Fortune 100 energy and utility company, I served in various strategy, compliance, policy and financial roles, culminating with me directing the company’s climate change and sustainability disclosure programs. Next, I led the sustainability/CSR consulting practice at a Top 60 environmental, engineering, and advisory services consultancy.

Experience

1. Sr Director, Global Product Stewardship

   MillerKnoll

   Jan 2025 — Present

Education

• King of Peace

  Diploma

• Saint Joseph's University

  BS, Accounting

  1982 — 1986

• Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law

  JD, Law

  1986 — 1989

• St Maria Goretti High School

  Diploma, Academic

  1978 — 1982

Skills

• Program Management
• Remediation
• Environmental Compliance
• Project Planning
• Sustainable Business
• Carbon
• Business Strategy
• Environmental Awareness
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Strategic Planning
• Sustainable Development
• Environmental Management Systems
• Policy
• Strategy
• Public Policy
• Business Process Improvement
• Change Management
• Sustainability Reporting
• Waste Management
• Cleantech
• Analysis
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Environmental Policy
• Energy Policy
• Carbon Management
• Leadership
• Management
• Renewable Energy
• Energy
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Environmental Consulting
• Project Management
• Energy Efficiency
• Climate Change
• Sustainability
• Iso 14001