Vanessa L. Martins
About Vanessa L. Martins
Vanessa L. Martins is an Environmental Compliance Analyst at UBS in New York, focusing on sustainable finance and investing. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Sustainability Studies from Cornell University and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Sustainability Management at Columbia University.
Work at UBS
Vanessa L. Martins has been employed at UBS as an Environmental Compliance Analyst since 2022. In this role, she focuses on ensuring that the company's operations adhere to environmental regulations and sustainability practices. Her position is based in New York, New York, where she has gained experience in the financial sector's approach to environmental compliance.
Education and Expertise
Vanessa holds a Bachelor of Science in Sustainability Studies from Cornell University, where she studied from 2018 to 2022. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Sustainability Management at Columbia University, expected to complete in 2024. Her academic focus includes sustainable finance and investing, which aligns with her professional goals in the environmental sector.
Background
Prior to her current role at UBS, Vanessa worked in various positions that contributed to her expertise in environmental compliance and sustainability. She served as a Lab Consultant at Cornell University for four months in 2022 and as a Special Assistant to the County Executive on Environment and Sustainability in Nassau County for six months in the same year. Additionally, she interned at the New York State Senate, focusing on environmental policy.
Professional Experience
Vanessa has accumulated diverse work experience in the field of sustainability and environmental compliance. She worked as a Strategic Communications Intern at FLUSH and as an Environmental Policy Intern at the New York State Senate in 2021. Earlier in her career, she held roles such as SAT Assistant Tutor at TestTakers and Barista at Starbucks, showcasing her ability to manage various responsibilities.
Achievements in Sustainability Initiatives
Throughout her career, Vanessa has aimed to drive change in the industry through sustainable finance and investing. Her involvement with Engineers In Action as a Business Subteam Lead from 2019 to 2022 reflects her commitment to promoting sustainability initiatives. She continues to leverage her educational background and professional experiences to influence environmental practices.