Emma Thornton
About Emma Thornton
Emma Thornton serves as the Growth Management & Strategy Lead at Energy Solutions, a position she has held since 2022. With a strong background in environmental science and extensive experience in various roles related to climate and justice solutions, she also leads private sector initiatives at Youth4Nature.
Current Role at Energy Solutions
Emma Thornton serves as the Growth Management & Strategy Lead at Energy Solutions since 2022. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing strategies to drive growth within the organization. Her responsibilities include analyzing market trends and identifying opportunities for expansion.
Previous Experience at Energy Solutions
Prior to her current position, Emma held multiple roles at Energy Solutions. She worked as a Proposal Manager in Growth Management & Strategy from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, she served as an Associate in Energy Efficiency from 2019 to 2020 and as a Project Manager in Energy Efficiency from 2020 to 2021. These roles contributed to her understanding of energy efficiency and strategic growth.
Education and Certifications
Emma graduated Summa Cum Laude from Northeastern University with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and a minor in Law and Policy. She also studied at Harvard Business School Online, where she earned a Certificate in Sustainable Business Strategy. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her work in environmental and sustainability initiatives.
Internship and Volunteer Experience
Emma has gained valuable experience through various internships, including her role as an Investor Network Intern at Ceres, Inc. in 2019 and as a Policy and Research Intern at Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) in 2018. She also volunteered over 15 hours each month with Youth4Nature, focusing on private sector transformation and supporting changemakers in the United States.
Research Contributions
During her academic career, Emma conducted research at the United Nations Office in Geneva and participated in projects with the Northeast Environmental Justice Research Collaborative and Rosengaus Entomology Lab. This research experience has enhanced her expertise in environmental science and justice solutions.