Leslie Hubbard
Boston,MA
Summary
Innovative, Collaborative, Self-Starter, Manager bringing 15+ years of experience in developing and implementing strategic priorities in business, nonprofits, and higher education to solve humanities greatest and most complex challenges.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager for Climate and Sustainability
Salata Institute at Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
03.2023 - Current
- Develop and implement comprehensive climate and sustainability programs in alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
- Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and impact of climate and sustainability programs using qualitative and qualitative measures.
- Conduct benchmarking research, competitor analysis, and gap analysis for new and existing programs and communicate recommendations via clear and compelling deliverables.
- Manage budgets, timelines, and resources to ensure successful execution of climate and sustainability projects.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external partners, and community organizations to foster collaboration and support for climate and sustainability initiatives..
- Stay abreast of developments in climate science, environmental policy, and sustainable technologies to inform program strategy and decision-making.
Climate Resiliency Consultant
Amtrak
Washington DC
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Lead on strategic initiatives to integrate climate change resilience and sustainability principles into Amtrak's core business strategy and capital allocation projects.
- Serve as project manager for projects or a team of 5, including serving as primary client contact, leading project design and execution, and ensuring quality deliverables.
- Analyze financial implications and create a framework to conduct cost-benefit analyses to support informed decision-making on climate adaptation investments and capital projects.
- Conducted peer benchmarking research and analysis of market trends and incorporation of climate and sustainability projects into capital allocation decisions.
- Conduct literature reviews, interviews with internal and external stakeholders, and analyze financial data to inform solutions and make recommendations.
- Communicate persuasively and effectively client deliverables.
Program Director
University of Virginia, Contemplative Sciences
Charlottesville, VA
06.2015 - 03.2023
- Develop and oversee comprehensive sustainability and wellbeing programs aligned with organizational goals and values.
- Lead and supervise cross-functional teams to implement initiatives promoting environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and health and wellness.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness and impact of sustainability and wellbeing programs.
- Collaborate with internal departments, external partners, and community organizations to build partnerships and support for sustainability and wellbeing initiatives.
- Manage program budgets, resources, and timelines to ensure successful execution and alignment with strategic objectives.
- Communicate program objectives, progress, and outcomes to stakeholders through reports, presentations, and other channels.
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to evaluate programs and projects.
- Contributed to work in philanthropy and grantmaking, including creating strategies and theories of change, drafting grant agreements, and writing grant memos.
- Member of the faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences, teaching 1-3 credit interdisciplinary courses in sustainability, science, mindfulness, and leadership.
Regional Program and Operations Director
Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism, Inc
Pine Bush, NY
10.2007 - 04.2011
- Directed and supervised team of 5 full time mid-level managers in marketing, sales, operations, budgeting, stakeholder relations for large public speaking events and week long conferences in the United States bi annually for Thich Nhat Hanh.
- Managed high profile VIP engagements and interviews
- Served as face of organization to public and media, communicating professional and competent persona.
- Lead on strategy and implementation of global ESG goals
- Personal assistant to Thich Nhat Hanh
Sustainability Coordinator
Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism, Inc.
Pine Bush, NY
01.2004 - 09.2007
- Assisted with solar installment, no-car day, electric car purchasing, energy efficient building updates, zero waste operations, and plant based consumption programs to improve community sustainability and lower carbon footprint.
- Provided educational programming on sustainability, climate change and mindful living to 5,000 + annual clients and 300+residential community members.
Education
MBA - Sustainability Studies (part-time)
Bard College
Hudson, NY05.2025
Professional Certificate - Climate Change And Health
Yale University
New Haven, CT07.2022
Masters - Interdisciplinary Studies
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA05.2015
Bachelor of Arts -
Rotterdam Codarts
Rotterdam, Netherlands 05.2003
Skills
- Strategic Planning and Implementation
- Project and Program Management
- Relationship and Team Building
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Budgeting, Fundraising and Financial Management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Asana, Trello, Mondaycom, Zoom, Zoom Webinar, Slack, Qualtrics, Cvent, Adobe, Tableau, Salesforce
- Proficient in ESG reporting standards and frameworks including GRI, CDP, TCFD, SASB
- Climate Vulnerability Assessment Planning and Implementation
- Cost Benefit Analysis Frameworks for Transportation Industry
- Innovative Technologies for Climate Change Resilience
Timeline
Climate Resiliency Consultant
Amtrak
08.2023 - 05.2024
Program Manager for Climate and Sustainability
Salata Institute at Harvard University
03.2023 - Current
Program Director
University of Virginia, Contemplative Sciences
06.2015 - 03.2023
Regional Program and Operations Director
Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism, Inc
10.2007 - 04.2011
Sustainability Coordinator
Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism, Inc.
01.2004 - 09.2007
MBA - Sustainability Studies (part-time)
Bard College
Professional Certificate - Climate Change And Health
Yale University
Masters - Interdisciplinary Studies
Harvard University
Bachelor of Arts -
Rotterdam Codarts
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