Judy Adler, PE

Philanthropy, corporate, and government leader skilled in creating cross-sector solutions and partnerships. Inclusive, empathetic, and collaborative leadership style that leverages individual strengths and develops talent. Building on a foundation in engineering, unique ability for big picture/systems and analytical thinking as well as clearly communicating complex information. Extensive experience with strategic planning and change management. Served as VP, Head of Global Sustainability for Gap Inc. and President of the Gap Foundation. Gap Inc. is a $16+billion Fortune 500 company including Gap, Banana Republic, Athleta, and Old Navy brands. Led the company’s strategies on climate change, water stewardship, circularity, human rights & labor, women's empowerment, enabling opportunity, responsible sourcing, corporate giving, and ESG disclosure and reporting. Served as President and Program Officer for the Turner Foundation, responsible for implementing the foundation’s mission of protecting and restoring our natural systems – air, land, and water - on which all life depends. As Program Officer, led clean energy, climate change, water, and sustainable communities programs. Before joining the Turner Foundation, directed sustainability technical assistance and leadership initiatives for businesses and institutions in the State of Georgia, and provided environmental engineering consulting services for government and corporate clients. Bachelor of Engineering from Vanderbilt University summa cum laude and a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Currently serves on the Board of Park Pride and Advisory Board of Georgia Tech’s Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business. In 2020, volunteered as an environmental policy advisor and campaign ambassador for Senator Raphael Warnock’s successful campaign. Key Competencies • sustainability • corporate responsibility • climate solutions • water stewardship • clean energy • responsible sourcing • environmental policy • human rights and women's empowerment • land and wildlife conservation • economic inclusion and just transition • philanthropic strategies • strategic planning • civic and community engagement • team leadership • meeting planning and facilitation • financial management • fundraising