Ms. Marina Badoian-Kriticos is the Director of Strategic Initiatives, leading the organization’s efforts to align philanthropy, partnerships, and advisory and technical services with HARC’s long-term vision and mission. Marina oversees the organization’s philanthropic portfolio, working with funders, corporate partners, and donors, to drive meaningful investment in high-impact initiatives. She also leads the advisory and consulting practice, guiding clients through evidence-based solutions, frameworks, and co-creating strategies that deliver measurable results and long-term value.
Her research focuses on the intersection of energy, climate, resilience, natural resource policy and program adoption and implementation, and strategies that advance triple bottom line sustainability integration and performance.
Prior to joining HARC, Ms. Badoian-Kriticos worked at the Institute for Market Transformation. In this role she served as City Energy Project Senior Advisor to the City of Houston and provided support and expertise to develop programs and policies which lead to a healthier and more prosperous city. Ms. Badoian-Kriticos also served as Sustainability Director for the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) where she drove sustainability initiatives through a global organization and developed tools for market innovation.
Ms. Badoian-Kriticos received her Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Houston-Downtown. She is a recipient of the U.S. Department of Energy C3E Education & Advocacy Award. She also serves as co-chair of the ULI Houston Urban Resilience and Sustainability Committee and is a board member of the USGBC Gulf Coast, and the IFMA Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability Council.
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