Estera Barbarasa

Estera Barbarasa is an accomplished professional in workforce development and economic growth, currently serving as the Clean Energy Workforce Development Program Lead at Argonne National Laboratory since January 2024. Previously, Estera held various significant roles including Technical Director at DAI and Senior Global Practice Specialist focused on Workforce Development and Economic Growth. Estera has extensive experience with organizations such as Social Impact, the World Bank Group, and RTI International, contributing expertise in youth employment solutions and economic development initiatives. Estera's early career included positions at Vital Voices Global Partnership and Ayuda, culminating in a prestigious fellowship with the Congressional Hunger Center aimed at addressing food security and poverty. Educational credentials include a Master in Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Chicago.