Sarah Franklin

Lead, Net Zero Carbon Cities at World Economic Forum

Sarah Franklin has a diverse work experience in the fields of urban development, community engagement, and sustainability. Sarah currently holds the position of Lead for Net Zero Carbon Cities at the World Economic Forum, where they focus on creating collaborative solutions for urban decarbonization and resilience. Prior to this, Sarah worked at Kearns & West, specializing in strategic planning and stakeholder engagement for various urban projects. Sarah also served as the Director of the Urban Land Institute of Colorado, where they contributed to the organization's mission of creating thriving communities. Additionally, Sarah has held roles at Green Spaces Colorado, Rebuilding Together Metro Denver, Inc., Rebuilding Together New Orleans, and Community Rebuilds, gaining experience in community coordination and project development. Overall, Sarah's work experience showcases their expertise in driving sustainable and inclusive urban development initiatives.

Sarah Franklin's education history is as follows:

Sarah Franklin earned a Bachelor of Environmental Design degree from the University of Colorado Boulder. Sarah attended the university from 2005 to 2009, majoring in Architecture.

Prior to their undergraduate studies, Sarah attended Baylor School from 1999 to 2005. However, the specific degree and field of study they pursued at Baylor School are unknown.

In 2018, Sarah pursued further education at the University of Denver, where they obtained a Master of Science in Real Estate and the Built Environment. It is unclear when they completed this program, as their end year is not specified.

More recently, from 2020 to 2021, Sarah attended the University of California, Berkeley, Goldman School of Public Policy. During this time, they obtained a Master's of Public Affairs degree, specializing in Public Policy Analysis.

In addition to their academic achievements, Sarah also obtained the certification of LEED Green Associate from USGBC Colorado in August 2011. Sarah also acquired the certification of Group 2 Social and Behavioral Research Investigators from the CITI Program, a Division of BRANY, in February 2021.

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  • Lead, Net Zero Carbon Cities

    October, 2022 - present

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