Gillian Lui

Gillian Lui is an environmental professional with a diverse and impactful career focused on sustainability and climate change solutions. Here's a comprehensive overview of her background:

Education and Early Career

Gillian graduated from Middlebury College with a joint major in Environmental Studies and Biology, and a minor in Mathematics.1 After undergraduate studies, she pursued a research Master's degree in Forest Ecology and Conservation at the University of Cambridge as a Keasbey Scholar.1 Her early research focused on understanding global tropical deforestation using emerging technologies.

Professional Journey

Key Career Milestones::

• Climate Research Fellow at Stanford Woods Institute and The Packard Foundation
• Worked at Ceres, helping Fortune 500 companies manage supply chain environmental risks
• Completed an MBA at Yale School of Management with support from the Switzer Foundation
• Environmental Defense Fund Climate Corps Fellow at Lyft
• Currently serves as Sustainability Program Manager at REI12

Current Role at REI

In her role at REI, Gillian focuses on:

• Refining and executing REI's climate strategy
• Decarbonizing supply chain and operations
• Carbon accounting and reporting
• Carbon neutrality initiatives
• Environmental and climate justice
• Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) risk management1

Professional Philosophy

Lui is committed to driving impactful climate change solutions across various sectors. She believes in building a comprehensive skill set to address environmental challenges, guided by a principle of creating meaningful change.1 Her career has spanned academic, philanthropic, non-profit, and corporate sectors, always maintaining a focus on sustainability and climate innovation.

Her professional approach is perhaps best summarized by her favorite Steve Jobs quote: "You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards."1