Taylor Evans
About Taylor Evans
Taylor Evans is a Senior Manager at Imagine H2O, specializing in financing and innovation. She has a background in sustainable water management and has contributed to ESG initiatives in her previous roles at Makena Capital and other organizations.
Current Role at Imagine H2O
Taylor Evans serves as the Senior Manager of Financing & Innovation at Imagine H2O, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing technology deployments and impact initiatives. Her work focuses on sourcing startups and facilitating pilot funding activities, leveraging her expertise in sustainable water management.
Previous Experience at Imagine H2O
Prior to her current role, Taylor Evans worked at Imagine H2O in various capacities. She was the Manager of Technology Deployments and Impact from 2020 to 2023, and earlier served as a Senior Associate and Graduate Student Fellow in 2020. Her tenure at Imagine H2O has been marked by her involvement in impactful projects related to water sustainability.
Educational Background
Taylor Evans holds a Bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt University, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. She later earned a Master of Science in Sustainable Water Management from Tufts University, completing her studies in 2020. Additionally, she has a background in European Business Strategy from DIS - Study Abroad, which she pursued in 2012.
Experience at Makena Capital Management
Taylor Evans began her career at Makena Capital Management, where she focused on natural resources investing. She held several positions, including Investment Analyst and Senior Investment Analyst in Real Assets and ESG from 2016 to 2018. She contributed to the launch of ESG initiatives at Makena Capital, emphasizing her commitment to sustainable investment practices.
Early Career and Internships
Taylor Evans gained early career experience through various internships. She worked as a New Products Intern at FLEETCOR in 2013 and as a Summer Investment Analyst at Makena Capital in 2014. Additionally, she completed an Investment Externship at Abu Dhabi Investment Council in 2015, which provided her with international exposure in the investment sector.