Karin Berardo, Founder

Karin has worked to create enduring impact for the planet for over 30 years, from developing sustainable agriculture and forestry policy in the Brazilian Amazon, to expanding affordable housing in the US and Africa, and from leading renewable energy financing innovations on 5 continents to creating cutting edge natural capital finance solutions for sovereigns and entrepreneurs to protect and restore the world's oceans, coral reefs and coastal communities.  Developing and financing projects that balance the needs of people, the environment and capital requires care and insight, and has been the cornerstone of her career.

 In Karin's asset management and development work, she has helped raise over $3 billion to finance natural capital solutions renewable energy, affordable housing and real estate, water, waste and food projects around the world.  This includes helping to establish the first commercial solar programs in Thailand, the Philippines, and Rwanda; and the first workforce housing financing facilities in South Africa, as well as working with investors and corporations to embed Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into business planning, reporting, product offerings and investment criteria.  Karin realized this work with ABREN clients, and at The Nature Conservancy, Fannie Mae, Stumpf Energy, Exyte Energy, CleanPath Ventures, Fotowatio, MuniMae and Accenture.  She received her MBA, MPP and BA from the University of Chicago.