Natalie Shemwell

Natalie Shemwell is the Strategic Partnerships Manager for the SME Climate Hub at We Mean Business Coalition.1 She is based in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area and has extensive experience in corporate sustainability and international development.

Professional Background

Natalie has over 8 years of experience as a Sustainability and Social Impact Manager. Her expertise includes:

• Driving sustainability programs in global supply chains
• Creating business value through community investment and climate change adaptation
• Mitigating operational risks related to climate impacts
• Improving rural livelihoods and economic opportunities in supply chains

Current Role

As Strategic Partnerships Manager for the SME Climate Hub, Natalie is responsible for:

• Developing and managing partnerships with non-profit, corporate, financial, and government stakeholders
• Accelerating a global movement to mobilize and incentivize SMEs to take climate action1

Previous Experience

Natalie's career history includes roles such as:

• Partnership Development Consultant at Project Last Mile
• Corporate Sustainability Consultant at Global Water Challenge and Global Environment & Technology Foundation
• Private Sector Advisor at USAID
• Manager and Analyst at Resonance
• Program Coordinator at AECOM International Development

Education

• Master of Arts in International Affairs from American University
• Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Clemson University
• Studies in Political Science and French at Université catholique de Louvain

Skills and Expertise

Natalie specializes in:

• Corporate sustainability
• Climate change initiatives
• Strategic partnerships
• Cross-cutting strategies in matrix organizations
• Shared value initiatives with stakeholders

Her international experience spans multiple countries, including Indonesia, Haiti, Thailand, Tunisia, and Vietnam.