Lisa Braun
About Lisa Braun
Lisa Braun serves as the Sustainability Technical Services Manager at the Organic Trade Association, where she co-developed the COMPASS Program and created the Climate Action Management Primer. With a background in Biophysics, Molecular Biology, and Environmental Science, she provides expertise in sustainability for organic food companies.
Work at Organic Trade Association
Lisa Braun currently serves as the Sustainability Technical Services Manager at the Organic Trade Association. In this role, she co-developed and leads the COMPASS Program, which offers targeted guidance to companies seeking to enhance their sustainability initiatives. The program utilizes key sustainability tools to assist organizations in building, measuring, and refining their sustainability programs. Since joining the association in 2021, she has focused on providing analytics and expertise to organic food companies, helping them measure their impact and improve their corporate sustainability strategies.
Education and Expertise
Lisa Braun holds a B.S. in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Wayne State University, where she studied from 1992 to 1997. She furthered her education at the University of Colorado Boulder, earning an M.S. in Environmental Science with a specialization in Biogeoscience and Carbon Management from 2007 to 2010. Additionally, she completed the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Course at Harvard University in 2010. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both the biological sciences and environmental management.
Background
Before her current position at the Organic Trade Association, Lisa Braun worked as the Sustainability Technical Services Manager at SustainableFoodTrade from 2017 to 2021 in the Greater Seattle Area. In this capacity, she gained experience in sustainability practices within the food industry, contributing to her expertise in developing sustainability strategies for businesses. Her career trajectory reflects a consistent focus on sustainability and environmental science.
Achievements
Lisa Braun co-developed the Climate Action Management Primer (CAMP), an analytic consulting module designed to assist businesses in formulating climate strategies. This initiative underscores her commitment to providing practical tools for companies aiming to address climate change. Through her work at the Organic Trade Association and previous roles, she has contributed to the advancement of sustainability practices in the organic food sector.