Full Name
Katelynn Essig
Job Title
Director Sustainability
Company
Foundation Communities
Speaker Bio
A strategic leader, Katelynn excels in developing and implementing multi-year sustainability roadmaps, managing multi-million-dollar capital projects, and fostering collaborative partnerships with stakeholders at local, regional, and national levels. Katelynn has delivered thought leadership through presentations at conferences such as the US Department of Energy Better Buildings Summit and has contributed to advancing community-focused initiatives as a member of boards like the City of Austin's Sustainable Buildings Advisory Task Force. Katelynn holds a Master of Arts in Sustainable Development and Policy and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Environmental Studies. With expertise spanning renewable energy, climate resilience, and community engagement, Katelynn is passionate about leveraging sustainability as a tool for equity, resilience, and lasting community impact.
Katelynn Essig