Sarah Vared

Sarah Vared is a seasoned professional in the impact investment and sustainability sectors, currently serving as Director of Ventures at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative since October 2018. Prior experience includes founding and acting as Strategic Advisor at ReFED, an organization dedicated to reducing food waste, and serving as Principal at MissionPoint Partners, focusing on environmental problem-solving through strategic investments. Vared has also worked as a Strategy Consultant at Navitas Partners and held positions as a Fellow at New Island Capital Management and Sr. Product Manager at Pacific Gas and Electric Company, where expertise in energy efficiency and product development was honed. Vared holds an MBA from Presidio Graduate School and a BA in Environmental Studies from UC Santa Barbara.