Lara Birkes is an accomplished sustainability and social impact expert with an impressive professional background. She holds a Master's degree from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Montana. Lara has worked at top-tier organizations where she has showcased her talents as a sustainability advisor, director, and vice president. Lara's career highlights include being the Head of Sustainability, Partnerships and Social Impact at Sonder Inc., the Acting Director of Strategic Partnerships & Initiatives at Virgin Unite, and the Director Global Policy & Strategic Partnerships at the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). Lara's professional expertise ranges from trade, international economics, and strategic partnerships, to global leadership and sustainability.