Class of 2010

Neda Arabshahi is a third-year student focusing on the implementation of private sector sustainability strategies, in particular systemic changes that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Neda participated in the Clean Air-Cool Planet summer fellowship program analyzing the cost containment provisions and subsequent economic impacts of climate change legislation being evaluated by the U.S. Congress. For her graduate research, Neda is exploring the capital flows of international carbon dioxide emissions trading markets as they extend to carbon offset projects in Latin America. Neda holds a B.S. in international relations and Latin American studies, along with a certificate in environmental studies, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. As part of her studies she conducted field research on sustainable development in Latin America, assessing the efficacy of Costa Rica's forest management system. Prior to her arrival at Yale, Neda spent four years working on special events and corporate relationships on the development team at the Rainforest Alliance.