Audrey Barrett Bixler

Director, Environmental Markets at Arva Intelligence

Audrey Barrett Bixler has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Audrey Barrett'smost recent position is as the Director of Environmental Markets at Arva Intelligence. In this role, Audrey applies machine learning to develop a unified data analytics platform that helps improve grower yield and profitability in sustainable agriculture. Audrey Barrett also focuses on optimizing inputs by environment and generating new revenue streams from carbon offsets and emerging ecosystem service markets.

Prior to their current role, Audrey worked at Concurrent Technologies Corporation, where they held multiple positions. As a Senior Energy and Sustainability Policy Analyst for the U.S. Army Medical Command, they oversaw data collection for energy and water efficiency, saving the organization an estimated $68 million in avoided costs. Audrey Barrett also developed policies and provided guidance to Army hospitals and medical centers to expand sustainability practices and ensure environmental compliance. In their role as an Energy and Sustainability Policy Analyst for the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army, Audrey provided strategic planning and communications support, and played a key role in the development of the Army's combined heat and power deployment strategy.

Audrey's work experience also includes serving as an Associate Life Cycle Risk Analyst, where they conducted impact assessments for the Department of Defense's use of emerging contaminants and researched the DoD's capacity to recover precious metals and critical materials for reuse.

Earlier in their career, Audrey worked as a Graduate Student Researcher at the Energy & Biosciences Institute, where they co-authored a publication on life-cycle assessment of biofuels. Audrey Barrett also served as a Graduate Intern at the California Air Resources Board, supporting the development of California's cap-and-trade program.

Additionally, Audrey has experience as a Scuba Diving and Swim Instructor, teaching marine biology, teamwork, and leadership skills. Audrey Barrett continues to teach children's swimming in Austin, TX. Audrey Barrett also worked as an Environmental Advocate and Researcher at Public Citizen, where they led the Diesel Emissions Reduction Campaign for Texas and organized public workshops on air pollution and policy recommendations.

Overall, Audrey Barrett Bixler's work experience showcases their expertise in environmental sustainability, policy development, data analytics, and strategic planning across various sectors.

Audrey Barrett Bixler's education history is as follows:

Audrey Barrett attended The Kinkaid School in Houston, TX from 1985 to 1999, completing grades K-12. After completing high school, they enrolled in Georgetown University in 1999, although there is no information provided about any degree or field of study.

In 2000, they transferred to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and pursued a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Environmental Studies. Audrey Barrett completed this program in 2003.

Bixler then went on to attend the University of California, Berkeley. Audrey Barrett first obtained a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree in Environmental Health Sciences, completing the program from 2008 to 2010.

Following their MPH degree, they pursued a Master of Science (MS) degree in the Energy and Resources Group at the University of California, Berkeley from 2010 to 2011. Audrey Barrett'smaster's thesis focused on developing a framework to characterize the health impact of our energy choices.

In addition to their degrees, they obtained a certification in Engineering and Business for Sustainability from the University of California, Berkeley in December 2009.

This is the extent of Audrey Barrett Bixler's education history based on the provided information.

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  • Director, Environmental Markets

    December, 2021 - present