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Sara Miltenberger.

Sustainability Consultant, Podcast Producer and Host

 
if we have hope, we have something to work for.

A Forbes Under 30 Scholar.

Sara Miltenberger has made a name for herself in the sustainability world of science and technology for the past eight years . A Forbes Under 30 Scholar, one of her biggest passions is utilizing creativity and communication to make sustainability a positive experience for client programs.

 
 

Her clients have included small to large businesses around the world that are looking for help with telling stories that marry science and strategy around life cycle analysis, supply chain and employee education.

She has assisted clients with developing energy solutions and installing solar arrays and EV charging. In addition, Sara has helped clients receive awards and certifications with B Corp, Ecovadis and 1% for the Planet.

 
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new initiatives.

Prior to her consultancy, Sara worked for Tesla’s EHS team and managed new initiatives for health and safety programs and built a software platform for company compliance.

Prior to Tesla, she founded and ran global sustainability initiatives at Delos Living LLC and worked mainly on AI product development, supply chain and strategy. She played a key role in collecting data, managing budgets, presenting my research and the results of the program to the entire company as well as creating marketing materials that can be distributed to clients.

Other work experience includes working as an Environmental Scientist and as a Lab Technician for environmental remediation consulting firms.

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A natural entrepreneur.

She has previously built two small businesses during her undergrad experience at Union College while receiving a B.A. in Environmental Policy. In 2019, she graduated from Columbia University as President of her class with an M.S. in Sustainability Management.

Awards & Accolades.

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2020.

Selfmade x Office Depot Scholarship

 

2019.

Selfmade x Office Depot Scholarship

 

2019.

Forbes Under 30 Scholar

 

2018.

Forbes Under 30 Scholar

 
 

2019.

Greenbuild Scholar

 

2018.

Greenbuild Scholar

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“does not stray from a challenge”

Sara does not stray from a challenge and uses it as an example to learn, grow, and prove herself with each new obstacle faced. Sara is someone who can be trusted and someone who does not just provide lip service, but will execute any task she agrees to take on.

— Ross Miller, Tesla