Theresa Lieb
Theresa Lieb leads Trellis Group’s nature and Europe-focused initiatives, shaping the company’s strategic direction, content, and partnerships. She’s the Executive Director of Bloom and serves as a sought-after writer, speaker, and moderator while facilitating the European community of Trellis Network.
Her expertise spans nature and biodiversity, sustainable food systems, European policy and regulation, and sustainable finance. Currently living in The Hague, the Netherlands, Theresa enjoys exploring the region’s scenic beach dunes with her husband and dog.
Prior to joining Trellis, Theresa gained experience in sustainability, development policy and finance through her work with the United Nations, German Development Bank, WeWork, and the ClimateWorks Foundation. She holds an MPhil in Environmental Change and Management from the University of Oxford. Raised in a family of dairy farmers and chefs in Germany, Theresa has cultivated a global perspective through professional experiences across Europe, Latin America, and the U.S. She is fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and German.
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3 lessons from hosting our first mostly vegan conference
How did our attendees like our vegan menu? And what did we would we change for next time? Read More
Holding food and tech to the same climate standards is counterproductive
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How to finance Scope 3 emissions reductions on farms
A new report from Field to Market outlines how to open up funding for farmers switching to sustainable agriculture techniques. Read More
Food, ag and forestry get their own science-based targets
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