Carli is a Senior Communications Manager at Verdani Partners, where she leads thought leadership, chairs the Engagement Committee, and serves as primary author for Verdani’s nonprofit, the Verdani Institute for the Built Environment (VIBE). With over a decade of experience in the sustainability field, she bridges research and communications to translate complex sustainability issues into persuasive messaging and actionable business strategies that drive positive impact. She holds a B.S. in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management from the University of Minnesota and an M.S. in Forest Ecosystems and Society from Oregon State University. Carli presented at the California Green Building Conference in 2025, focusing on insights from VIBE’s fifth guidance report, Pathways to Portfolio-Level Decarbonization.