Hi, I'm Ariela, and I am building a career that makes the business case for decarbonization

I’m currently a project manager at the Climate Knowledge Initiative, based at Columbia Business School. I lead a team of wonderful research fellows in synthesizing cutting-edge climate research on decarbonization technologies into actionable insights for investors, businesses, and policymakers. Our focus is on identifying the financial and policy levers that make scalable, high-impact technologies investable.

Before this, I was at Karbone, where I built partnerships and structured deals (spot and long-term offtake agreements) for projects in the voluntary carbon market and international renewable energy certificates.

The theme in my career so far: making money go where it needs to go for effective decarbonization. 

I also hold an MS in Sustainability Management from Columbia University, and a BA in Business Administration and Environmental Sustainability from Emory University. 

Outside of work, I lead a team of doctors on a medical brigade to Guatemala to provide free medical services in areas of the country without access to healthcare. Do I have a background in healthcare, you ask? No - but I have a great co-leader in my sister (MD, PhD - impressive, I know), and a deep passion for making things happen (read: effective project management).

If any of this sounds familiar, interesting, or useful to you, I'd love to connect.

Projects and Publications

These are some projects I've worked on as a professional or a student that I'm proud to showcase. If you'd rather see my CV, please email me!

Climate Knowledge Initiative Decarbonization Content

1. Mining for the Energy Transition (Published: 10 April 2026)
2. Geothermal Power (Published: 10 Mar 2026)
3. Decarbonizing Cement (Updated: 16 July 2026)
4. Biofueling Transport (Published 19 Nov 2025)
   
5. Scaling Solar (Last Updated: 14 Aug 2025, Update in progress)
6. Sustainable Proteins (Last Updated: 23 May 2025; Update in progress)
7. Powering Data (Last Updated: 23 Jan 2026 - currently offline; Update in progress)
8. Powering Grids (upcoming publication; happy to share a WIP version upon request)

Graduate Consultant, MS in Sustainability Management
(Can all be shared upon request)

CMA CGM - Innovative technologies to decarbonize maritime operations in Latin America

Meema - Life Cycle Assessment for waist apron, analyzing GHG emissions and water use

City of Cape May - Improving operations of local desalination plant