Cara Merusi is an experienced professional in sustainable finance, decarbonisation, and climate change strategy, currently serving as an Associate Director at Guidehouse since October 2019. Following the acquisition of Navigant by Guidehouse, Cara has held various roles, including Managing Consultant and Senior Consultant, focusing on TCFD and PCAF initiatives. Additionally, Cara works as a Net Zero Transition Specialist at Macquarie Asset Management and has led teams at the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials, providing technical expertise in carbon accounting to financial institutions. Previous experience includes consulting at Navigant and performing as a Zero Carbon Projects Analyst at The University of Edinburgh, where a significant renewable technology investment plan was developed. Cara holds a Master of Science in Environmental Sustainability from The University of Edinburgh and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.