Michael Chen

Michael Chen is a Workplace Sustainability Program Manager at Okta, where he leads global initiatives to decarbonize operations, advance renewable energy goals, and embed sustainability into real estate and procurement. He has previously managed corporate sustainability programs at Meta and Google (via JLL), with experience spanning emissions management, employee engagement, and sustainable building certifications. Named to the Trellis 30 Under 30 list, Michael is passionate about driving private-sector climate action and building accountability across value chains. A former math teacher in Thailand, he brings a global perspective and a deep commitment to future generations.