Elizabeth Balkan

Elizabeth Balkan is a public policy and strategy professional with expertise in environmental policymaking, sustainability, climate change, and city planning.

She has a strong reputation as a public speaker and manager, with an extensive network in government, industry, non-profit, academic, and investor circles.

Elizabeth has a diverse educational background, including studying International Relations, Economics, and Mandarin in Beijing, Asian Studies at Georgetown University, and Economic Policy and Energy Management at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs.

Her professional experience includes roles as Director, Americas at Reloop Platform, Adjunct Professor at New York University, Director of Policy at NYC Department of Sanitation, and Executive Director at Sanitation Foundation, among others.

She has also worked on international economic development, urbanization issues, and sub-national initiatives with various national and international organizations.

Elizabeth Balkan has held positions ranging from Climate and Carbon Management Consultant at UN Environment to Director of Research in Greater China at Underwriters Laboratories.