Jana Holt
About Jana Holt
Jana Holt is the Global Director of Sustainable Investing Solutions at SEI, with extensive experience in sustainable finance and environmental policy.
Current Role at SEI
Jana Holt is currently the Global Director of Sustainable Investing Solutions at SEI. She has been leading the Sustainable Investing Solutions division since January 2020, based in the Greater Philadelphia Area. In this role, she spearheads efforts to incorporate sustainable practices into investment solutions, aligning financial performance with social and environmental impact.
Past Experience at Morgan Stanley
Prior to joining SEI, Jana Holt worked at Morgan Stanley where she held significant positions in the Global Sustainable Finance team. She served as Vice President from 2019 to 2020 and as Manager from 2017 to 2019. During her time at Morgan Stanley in New York, New York, she was involved in promoting sustainable finance initiatives aimed at integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into the company's financial policies and practices.
Roles at Context Group
Jana Holt has experience in consultancy, having worked at Context Group in the Greater New York City Area. She was a Senior Consultant from 2013 to 2016 and later became a Client Director from 2016 to 2017. In these roles, she advised clients on sustainable business practices, helping companies to develop strategies that align with environmental and social responsibilities.
Educational Background
Jana Holt has an extensive educational background in environmental policy and business management. She holds an MBA from Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business and an MEM in Environmental Economics and Policy from Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment, both earned between 2010 and 2013. Additionally, she earned a Master of Arts from Middlebury College in 2014. Jana also completed her undergraduate education at Princeton University, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Environmental Studies in 2008.
Early Career and Internships
Early in her career, Jana Holt gained diverse experience through various positions and internships. Notable roles include Sustainability Project Leader at Au Bon Pain and project work at Rocky Mountain Institute. She also served as a UN Global Compact Fellow at the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions and conducted research on corporate partnerships at the Environmental Defense Fund. During her time at Princeton University, she was involved in annual giving activities and briefly interned at New Leaders for New Schools focusing on operations.