Tori Okner

Tori Okner is an experienced environmental policy advocate with nearly fifteen years of expertise in climate change and governance.

She holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Agriculture, Food, and Environment from The Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University.

Tori also pursued a Master of Arts in Law & Diplomacy, specializing in International Environmental Resource Policy at the Fletcher School, Tufts University, and a Bachelor of General Studies in Self Design from the University of Michigan.

Throughout her career, Tori has held key roles such as Head of Outreach and Governance at NDC Partnership, Head of Strategy and Partnerships at ICLEI, and Senior Officer at ICLEI.

Her professional journey includes serving as an Environmental Policy Analyst at Independent Consulting, Special Assistant for Food Policy at the Office of Food Initiatives in the City of Boston, and various research roles at organizations like Boston Redevelopment Authority, Farm Forward, and Jonathan Safran Foer.

Tori Okner's approach to problem-solving is deliberative, resourceful, and collaborative, focusing on generating innovative ideas and solutions for complex challenges.

She is recognized for her ability to integrate and synthesize work streams to provide tailored solutions, drawing from her diverse international experiences living and working across the Americas and Europe.

Tori boasts a proven track record of developing and nurturing relationships and networks in the realm of environmental policy advocacy.

With expertise in climate change and governance, Tori Okner is a systems thinker who excels in delivering context-specific solutions to address critical environmental issues.