Beth Trask

Beth Trask is a seasoned professional in environmental advocacy, currently serving as Vice President, Global Energy Transition at the Environmental Defense Fund since August 2007. Trask has developed and led initiatives focused on the energy and industry portfolio to drive solutions for hard-to-decarbonize sectors, collaborating internationally to establish harmonized strategies. Previous roles include Senior Director of the Energy Program, where Trask directed the PermianMAP methane monitoring campaign, and Managing Director for EDF Europe, overseeing diverse European projects. Trask’s extensive background also includes strategic communications consulting and leadership positions at SeaWeb and Rare, where efforts concentrated on biodiversity and sustainable practices. Educated at Harvard Kennedy School and Stanford University, Trask holds an MPA in Public Policy and a certificate in Business Strategies for Environmental Sustainability.