Rebecca Marx
About Rebecca Marx
Rebecca Marx is a Research Analyst specializing in Climate and Communities at the Urban Institute, where she has worked since 2020. With a background in environmental economics and a diverse range of experiences in research and community engagement, she focuses on sustainable development and climate adaptation strategies.
Current Role at Urban Institute
Rebecca Marx serves as a Research Analyst in the Climate & Communities division at Urban Institute. She has held this position since 2020, focusing on research that examines the relationship between built and natural environments, particularly in the context of climate mitigation and adaptation. Her work aims to inform policies and practices that promote sustainable and equitable community economic growth.
Previous Experience in Environmental Research
Prior to her current role, Rebecca Marx worked as an Environmental Research Consultant at Datu Research LLC from 2019 to 2020. In this position, she contributed to various environmental projects in the Raleigh-Durham area. Additionally, she interned with the Environmental Defense Fund in 2018, where she focused on supply chains, deforestation, and sustainable finance.
Education and Academic Background
Rebecca Marx holds a Master of Environmental Management (MEM) from Duke University, which she completed from 2017 to 2019. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics and International Affairs from Northeastern University, studying there from 2008 to 2013. Her academic background includes a focus on environmental economics and policy, which supports her current research interests.
International Experience and Community Engagement
Rebecca has gained international experience through her studies and work abroad. She spent four months living and studying in Senegal and five months working with NGOs in South Africa. This exposure has informed her approach to engaging communities in research and planning for sustainable development.
Career Progression and Roles
Rebecca's career includes various roles that have contributed to her expertise in environmental policy and community engagement. She worked as a Capital Advisory Analyst at Enclude Holding from 2014 to 2017 and as a Research Assistant at the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions from 2017 to 2019, where she evaluated the relationship between electrification and economic development in rural areas.