Marla Thalheimer

Marla Thalheimer serves as the Senior Director of Business Engagement at the Institute for Market Transformation since October 2022. Previously, Marla held the position of Senior Manager at RE Tech Advisors from April 2018 to October 2022, where responsibilities included project management for utility cost reduction and sustainability programs focused on the senior living sector. Marla also has experience as the Director of Sustainability for Brookdale Senior Living, where a comprehensive sustainability program was developed for a leading operator in the senior living industry. Prior to this, Marla was the Director of Sustainability at Liberty Property Trust, leading corporate sustainability initiatives and achieving numerous awards, including ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year. Marla holds a Master's degree in Sustainability and Environmental Management from Harvard University Extension School, earned between 2010 and 2014.