Marcella Hager
About Marcella Hager
Marcella Hager serves as the Director of Communications and External Relationships at the Hixon Center for Urban Sustainability at Yale University, where she has worked since 2023. With a background in urban planning and environmental management, she has held various roles that emphasize collaboration and communication in sustainability initiatives.
Work at Yale University
Marcella Hager serves as the Director of Communications and External Relationships at the Hixon Center for Urban Sustainability at Yale University. She has held this position since 2023, contributing to the center's mission of promoting urban sustainability initiatives. In her role, she has developed communication strategies and acted as a key liaison for external partnerships, enhancing collaboration with various stakeholders in the field of urban sustainability.
Education and Expertise
Marcella Hager has a strong educational background in planning and environmental management. She earned a Bachelor of Planning with First Class Honors from UNSW, completed in 2019. She also holds a Bachelor of Applied Science from Ulster University, achieved during an exchange semester in 2016. Furthering her expertise, she obtained a Master of Environmental Management from Yale School of the Environment, specializing in Climate Change Science and Solutions, from 2021 to 2023.
Professional Experience
Marcella Hager has diverse professional experience in urban planning and sustainability. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Graduate Student Research Assistant at the Yale Carbon Containment Lab and as a Graduate Research Fellow at the Yale Center for Business and the Environment. She also served as an Urban Planner and Cadet Planner for the City of Sydney, and held positions at Cox Architecture and Sydney Metro. Her work has focused on advancing nature-based climate solutions and enhancing urban planning practices.
Contributions to Urban Sustainability
At the Hixon Center for Urban Sustainability, Marcella Hager has contributed significantly to the advancement of urban sustainability initiatives. She has developed and implemented communication strategies to promote these initiatives effectively. Additionally, her role as a liaison for external partnerships has strengthened collaboration with various stakeholders, fostering a network of support for urban sustainability projects.
Fellowships and Internships
Marcella Hager has participated in several fellowships and internships that have enriched her professional development. She is currently an Australian Fulbright Scholar at Yale School of the Environment, a position she has held since 2021. Previously, she was a 2050 Fellow at the Yale Center for Business and the Environment and completed an internship with the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) focusing on regenerative agriculture and soil carbon sequestration.