Shaun O'rourke
About Shaun O'rourke
Shaun O'Rourke serves as the Director of Water and Climate Finance at Quantified Ventures. He has extensive experience in sustainable design and resilience planning, having held key positions at organizations such as The Trust for Public Land and the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank.
Current Role at Quantified Ventures
Shaun O'Rourke serves as the Director of Water and Climate Finance at Quantified Ventures. He has held this position since 2023, working from Bolton Valley, Vermont. In this role, he focuses on developing financial strategies that address water and climate challenges, leveraging his extensive background in sustainable design and resilience planning.
Previous Experience in Green Infrastructure
Prior to his current role, Shaun O'Rourke worked at The Trust for Public Land as the National Green Infrastructure Program Director from 2015 to 2017. He contributed to initiatives aimed at enhancing urban green spaces and improving water management practices in the Greater Boston Area.
Academic Background in Landscape Architecture
Shaun O'Rourke holds a Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) from the University of Vermont. His education has provided him with a solid foundation in landscape architecture and environmental science.
Experience in Resilience and Stormwater Management
O'Rourke has significant experience in resilience and stormwater management, having served as the R.I. Chief Resilience Officer appointed by Governor Raimondo from 2017 to 2021. He also held various positions at the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank, including Director of Stormwater and Resilience and Managing Director of Program and Business Development.
Professional Background in Design and Academia
Before his roles in resilience and finance, Shaun O'Rourke worked as a Landscape and Ecological Designer at AECOM from 2007 to 2011 in the Greater New York City Area. He also served as the Director of Sustainable Design and Faculty at the Boston Architectural College from 2011 to 2015, where he focused on integrating sustainability into landscape architecture education.