Mikaela Lessnau

Skills

Project Management, Strategic Market Research, Technical Writing, Life Cycle Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Corporate Sustainability Reporting, Materiality Assessment, Circular Design Thinking, Energy Markets, Foreign Languages

About

I recently completed a Master of Science in Sustainability Management at Columbia University, where I focused on advancing systems-level solutions for sustainable infrastructure, resilient urban development, and climate-aligned policy. My professional experience includes ESG advisory work with consultancies, startups, and international organizations across the infrastructure, energy, and food sectors. I am particularly interested in helping teams assess and manage the climate-related physical and financial risks associated with infrastructure development, and in designing strategies that align with long-term environmental, social, and economic value creation.

I am multilingual and grew up loving to learn languages and about inter-cultural affairs. I believe this has driven my desire for bringing communities towards a common goal, which for me, is to create a more sustainable world.