Mikayla Pellerin
Project and Engagement Specialist, New Climate Economy

Mikayla Pellerin is a Project & Engagement Specialist for the New Climate Economy project. She is responsible for tracking project deliverables; building and maintaining relationships with in-country partners, stakeholders, and High-Level Champions; ensuring coordination between the Communication, Engagement, and Research teams; and executing strategies, products, and events. Prior to joining NCE she was a Project Specialist for WRI's Global Climate Program.
Prior to joining WRI, Mikayla worked as an Operations Assistant for a non-profit focused in Community Development, Action in Africa, and worked as a Development and Programs Assistant for a non-profit dedicated to providing objective analysis of US EPA policies, The Environmental Protection Network. Mikayla is passionate about intersectional approaches to addressing climate change and holds a B.A. in International Service from American University with thematic focuses in Economic Development and Environmental Sustainability and a regional focus in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Mikayla lives in DC and in her free time loves hiking, visiting National Parks, and relaxing with a good book and a nice cup of coffee.
Projects
New Climate Economy
The New Climate Economy (NCE), a flagship project of the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate, brings together government, business and economic leaders to enhance global and national understanding of how climate action can drive economic, social and development objectives.
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