Mara Elana Burstein has nearly 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, newsletter dissemination, media coverage, etc.

Mara is also the founder and CEO of Natural Resource Strategies, an environmental consulting firm providing 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.

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.