Taryn Mead

Taryn Mead is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in private sector sustainability and innovation, advocating for creative organizational solutions to sustainability challenges.

With a background in Environmental Biology, Environmental Studies, and a PhD in Business Administration, Taryn has a solid educational foundation to support her career endeavors.

She has held various roles in academia and industry, including Course Designer at Western State Colorado University and Online Lecturer at Minneapolis College of Art and Design.

Taryn Mead has also contributed significantly to organizations such as ICELab@Western, One Planet Education Networks, Symbiosis, Biomimicry 3.8, and University of Exeter, School of Business.

Her expertise as a Nature Inspired Innovation Strategist, Researcher, Consultant, and Practitioner has been honed through roles like Director of Consulting at Biomimicry 3.8 and Senior Biologist at Biomimicry Guild.

Taryn's multifaceted career includes experiences as a Fisheries Observer at TechSea International and as a Research Assistant at Lyle Center for Regenerative Studies.

Throughout her career, Taryn Mead has endeavored to bridge the gap between innovative vision and practical marketplace implementation, fostering a future where sustainability and innovation intersect seamlessly.