Jamie Beck Alexander

Jamie Beck Alexander is a prominent figure in the field of climate change solutions and corporate sustainability. She was the founding director of Drawdown Labs at Project Drawdown, a program focused on mobilizing and supporting companies to implement large-scale climate solutions.12

Professional Experience

Alexander's career has been diverse and impactful:

• Project Drawdown: She served as the Director of Drawdown Labs from March 2020 to December 2023.35
• Ceres, Inc.: Prior to Project Drawdown, she worked in Corporate Partnerships for about 3 years.3
• USAID: Alexander spent several years with the US Agency for International Development, working as a Civil and Foreign Service Officer. Her roles included Local Partnerships Advisor and Contract and Grants Officer for Global Health and Infectious Diseases.13

Education and Certifications

• Penn State University: BA degree3
• American University: Master of International Communication & Development3
• Various certifications, including Climate Change Science and Negotiations from SDSNedu3

Key Contributions

At Drawdown Labs, Alexander focused on:

1. Mobilizing companies to deploy climate solutions at scale1
2. Supporting businesses in setting ambitious emission reduction targets1
3. Leveraging corporate influence for strong climate policies2

Her approach emphasizes that "every job is a climate job," encouraging employees to incorporate climate action into their existing roles.4

Current Status

As of December 2023, Alexander announced that her time leading the Drawdown Labs program at Project Drawdown was coming to an end after four years.5

Jamie Beck Alexander's LinkedIn username is indeed "jabeck".3