Optera
Lynn Socha is a consultant at Optera, specializing in greenhouse gas inventories, sustainability analyses, and climate strategies for corporate clients. Prior experience includes roles as a Climate Change & Sustainability Specialist at ICF, where Lynn developed GHG emissions inventories and sustainability strategies for government and commercial clients, and as a Student Climate Research Consultant for the UNFCCC, focusing on gender-sensitive agricultural solutions in Namibia. Lynn has also contributed to municipal sustainability projects, including a community solar feasibility study at the Graham Sustainability Institute, and served as an AmeriCorps CivicSpark Climate Fellow, enhancing climate action plans in Ventura County. Lynn's educational background includes a Master of Science in Environment & Sustainability from the University of Michigan, complemented by a Graduate Certificate in Science, Technology, and Public Policy.