Mara Elana Burstein has over 20 years of experience working on climate change, energy, and air quality issues. She directs the Luskin Center for Innovation’s external communications, including report production, website management, media coverage, and more.

Mara is also the founder and CEO of Natural Resource Strategies, an environmental consulting firm that provides clients with strategy, management, policy, and communications support. Previously, she was the deputy director of the environmental health department for the City of Albuquerque where she was responsible for meeting federal clean air standards in the city and Bernalillo County.

Mara has a master of public administration in environmental science & policy from Columbia University’s School of International & Public Affairs. She received her undergraduate degree in environmental studies from Willamette University.

Mara is also a working artist based in New Mexico.