# Our Team ![CSB team 2024](/sites/default/files/styles/866w/public/2024-10/copy_of_region_1_full_component_template_3.png?h=77b85495&itok=TbhPoKNQ) About CSB ## Meet the Team Led by Amy Skoczlas Cole, the CSB team is comprised of driven professionals with diverse backgrounds in corporate strategy, research, education, and engagement. --- [ ![Amy Skoczlas Cole headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/2026-01/amy_headshot_0.jpg?h=849eae6b&itok=hPHw-Nak) ](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/centers-of-research/center-sustainable-business/about-csb/our-team/amy-skoczlas-cole) ### Amy Skoczlas Cole, Director Amy Skoczlas Cole is Director of NYU Stern CSB, bringing 30 years of experience spearheading the design and execution of sustainability initiatives that unlock growth, access new markets, enhance productivity, and reduce shareholder risk. [Learn more about Amy Skoczlas Cole](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/centers-of-research/center-sustainable-business/about-csb/our-team/amy-skoczlas-cole) --- ![Divya Chandra Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/assets/images/21-0113-083.jpg?h=0764f6ae&itok=RUbqByTR) ### Divya Chandra, Senior Associate Research Scholar Divya Chandra is a Senior Associate Research Scholar at the NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business, and is developing and executing monetization methods used in the application of the ROSI methodology across a diverse set of Industries. [Read more about Divya Chandra](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/centers-of-research/center-sustainable-business/about-csb/our-team/about-divya-chandra) --- ![Elyse Douglas Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/assets/images/Elyse%20Douglas%20Headshot_0.png?h=a79c57c3&itok=vIrLEY1l) ### Elyse Douglas, Senior Research Scholar Elyse Douglas (Stern ‘83) is a Senior Research Scholar at the NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business and has responsibility for monetization methods used in the application of the ROSI methodology. [Read more about Elyse Douglas](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/centers-of-research/center-sustainable-business/about-csb/our-team/about-elyse-douglas) --- ![Chisara](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/2023-01/Chisara%20Headshot.jpg?h=2326bc2f&itok=Mj3JqyjT) ### Chisara Ehiemere, Senior Research Lead of Return on Sustainability Investment (ROSI) Chisara Ehiemere is the Senior Research Lead, Return on Sustainability Investment (ROSI™) at the NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business, where she oversees our ROSI methodology research partnerships with companies. [Read more about Chisara Ehiemere](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/centers-of-research/center-sustainable-business/about-csb/our-team/about-chisara-ehiemere) --- ![Maggie Hutchison Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/2023-11/Maggie%20H%20Headshot%20%281%29.png?h=4ecf8430&itok=KGJs98oV) ### Maggie Hutchison, Associate Director, Operations Maggie Hutchison is the Associate Director of Operations for Stern’s Center for Sustainable Business where she manages the CSB budget and grant reporting, administers strategic plans and KPI tracking, leads the database and information systems management, and oversees staff management. [Learn more about Maggie Hutchison](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/centers-of-research/center-sustainable-business/about-csb/our-team/about-maggie-hutchison) --- [ ![Claire Kells Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/2024-06/claire_kells_headshot_2.png?h=4ecf8430&itok=HIrOXqMn) ](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/centers-of-research/center-sustainable-business/about-csb/our-team/about-claire-kells) ### Claire Kells, Associate Director, Development and Events Claire Kells is the Associate Director of Development and Events for the NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business, where she develops and executes the Center’s strategic fundraising initiatives and events. [Learn more about Claire Kells](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/centers-of-research/center-sustainable-business/about-csb/our-team/about-claire-kells) --- ![Randi Kronthal-Sacco Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/assets/images/Randi%20Kronthal-Sacco%20Headshot_3.png?h=3f24d9a8&itok=TCG5Lo8A) ### Randi Kronthal-Sacco, Senior Scholar and Adjunct Professor Randi Kronthal-Sacco (Stern ‘83) is a Senior Scholar of Marketing and Corporate Outreach at the NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business. Ms. Kronthal-Sacco leads CSB’s research in the areas of marketing and brands including the Sustainability Market Share Index™ and is responsible for corporate outreach. [Read about Randi Kronthal-Sacco](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/centers-of-research/center-sustainable-business/about-csb/our-team/about-randi-kronthal-sacco) --- ![Mariah Maldonado Headshot ](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/2023-10/Mariah%20Maldonado%20Headshot%20%282%29.png?h=4ecf8430&itok=Og0-ujl-) ### Mariah Maldonado, Assistant Director Mariah Maldonado is the Assistant Director for the NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business, where she provides a high level of strategic, logistical and operational assistance to the leadership of the CSB and manages planning for events, conferences and programs for student educational and career development activities. [Read more about Mariah Maldonado](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/centers-of-research/center-sustainable-business/about-csb/our-team/mariah-maldonado-assistant-director) --- [ ![Tiphaine Massé Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/2026-03/tiphaine_masse_1122_x_1062_px.png?h=e9269de5&itok=VdF8_IM4) ](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/centers-of-research/center-sustainable-business/about-csb/our-team/tiphaine-masse) ### Tiphaine Massé, Senior Research Scientist, Private Markets Tiphaine Massé is a Senior Research Scientist, Private Markets at the NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business. He is a finance and sustainability leader with over 20 years of experience in global financial institutions and particularly interested in helping private market investors embed sustainability into investment processes in ways that improve performance, resilience, and enterprise value. [Read more about Tiphaine Massé](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/centers-of-research/center-sustainable-business/about-csb/our-team/tiphaine-masse) --- ![Skyler Nourse](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/2026-07/img_4594.jpg?h=5622bf2d&itok=aTFrcpHN) ### Skyler Nourse, Associate Director of Communications Skyler Nourse is the Associate Director of Communications at the NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business, where she leads strategic communications, thought leadership, and public engagement that amplify the Center's research and advance sustainable business. [Read more about Skyler Nourse](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/centers-of-research/center-sustainable-business/about-csb/our-team/about-sklyer-nourse) --- ![Abigail Talcott-Schlaifer Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/assets/images/Ag%20event%20%282%29.png?h=4ecf8430&itok=_BNY65Gj) ### Abigail Talcott-Schlaifer, Managing Director Abigail Talcott-Schlaifer is the Managing Director for the NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business, where she has responsibilities across the management of CSB, oversees curriculum development and student programming, cultivates and maintains relationships across internal and external constituencies, and provides high level strategic and logistical support to the Executive Director. [Read more about Abigail Schlaifer](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/centers-of-research/center-sustainable-business/about-csb/our-team/abigail-talcott-schlaifer-senior-associate-director) --- ![Beverly Teng Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/2023-02/Beverly%20Teng%20Headshot.png?h=4ecf8430&itok=tAyP1IMO) ### Beverly Teng, Assistant Research Scholar Beverly Teng is an Assistant Research Scholar at the NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business, where she supports CSB’s Return on Sustainability Investment (ROSI) research and company engagements. [Read more about Beverly Teng](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/centers-of-research/center-sustainable-business/about-csb/our-team/beverly-teng-assistant-research-scholar) --- ![Tensie Whelan](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/2023-01/Tensie%20Whelan%20Headshot%202022.jpg?h=5f634bd0&itok=4OgxtCzn) ### Tensie Whelan, Senior Advisor Tensie Whelan, Distinguished Professor of Practice Emerita, was the Founding Director of the NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business. She now serves as Senior Advisor to CSB, where she is bringing her 35 years of experience working on local, national and international sustainability issues to engage businesses and investors in proactive and innovative mainstreaming of sustainability. [Read more about Tensie Whelan](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/centers-of-research/center-sustainable-business/about-csb/our-team/about-tensie-whelan) --- ## EXECUTIVE IN RESIDENCE [ ![Daniel Aronson](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/2026-01/untitled_design_48.png?h=4ecf8430&itok=fUl5BtAQ) ](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/centers-of-research/center-sustainable-business/about-csb/our-team/daniel-aronson-executive-residence) ### Daniel Aronson, Executive in Residence Daniel Aronson is the founder of Valutus, which focuses on quantifying and increasing the ROI of sustainability. [Read more about Daniel Aronson](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/centers-of-research/center-sustainable-business/about-csb/our-team/daniel-aronson-executive-residence) --- [ ![Marilyn Densel Fulton Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/2025-12/marilyn_headshot_1122_x_1062_px.png?h=4ecf8430&itok=gxdgbzbd) ](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/centers-of-research/center-sustainable-business/marilyn-densel-fulton-mba-87-executive-residence) ### Marilyn Densel Fulton (MBA, '87), Executive in Residence Marilyn Densel Fulton (MBA, '87) is a Leveraged Finance executive and Sustainable Finance specialist. She is a former Managing Director and Co-Head of ING's Acquisition Finance group in the Americas. [Read more about Marilyn Densel Fulton](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/centers-of-research/center-sustainable-business/marilyn-densel-fulton-mba-87-executive-residence) --- ![Marianna Koval Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/assets/images/21-0113-054.jpg?h=0764f6ae&itok=VdZ8gXVk) ### Marianna Koval, Executive in Residence & Director of Invest NYC SDG Initiative (2019-2024) Marianna Koval is an executive in residence at the NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business. She previously was the Director of the Invest NYC SDG Initiative from 2019-2024. [Read more about Marianna Koval](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/centers-of-research/center-sustainable-business/about-csb/our-team/about-marianna-koval) --- ## VISITING SCHOLARS ![Alexander Steding Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/2025-04/alex.png?h=4ecf8430&itok=Y8vmav7s) ### Alexander Steding Alexander Steding became a Visiting Scholar at the Center in June 2024, where he is collaborating with Randi Kronthal-Sacco on expanding the Sustainability Market Share Index to include the UK and German markets. He is currently in his second year as a PhD candidate at the University of Bremen and holds a doctoral scholarship from the Foundation of the German Economy. --- ## CSB STUDENT STAFF ![Roberto Belardi Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/2025-10/roberto.png?h=4ecf8430&itok=_NN8rH5b) ### Roberto Belardi (MBA '26), Sustainability Marketing Research Fellow --- ![Heather Chen Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/2025-09/heather_chen.png?h=4ecf8430&itok=bxVR0-u-) ### Heather Chen (BS '28), Development & Events Fellow --- ![Ryan Choudhury Headshot ](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/2026-02/ryan_choudhury_headshot_.png?h=4ecf8430&itok=beEQUQpK) ### Ryan Choudhury (BS '27), Student Research Fellow --- ![Matthew Ding Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/2026-03/matthew_ding.png?h=4ecf8430&itok=iIZU_Shw) ### Matthew Ding (BS '28), Student Administrative Intern --- ![Yan Yee Fong Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/2025-10/yan_yeefong.png?h=4ecf8430&itok=YOAouhfh) ### Yan Yee Fong (BS '28), Undergraduate Intern --- ![Risa Hiser Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/2025-04/risa_hiser_bw.jpg?h=7c498c20&itok=L9x8T5pY) ### Risa Hiser (MBA '26), ROSI Research Fellow, Automotive --- ![Anyaa Munot Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/2025-09/anyaa_munot.png?h=4ecf8430&itok=Wr42ZRmd) ### Anyaa Munot (BS '28), Sustainability Marketing Research Fellow --- ![Lisa Sanganeria](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/2026-02/lisa_sanganeria_headshot_4_x_4_in.png?h=4ecf8430&itok=1nMibh2O) ### Lisa Sanganeria (MBA '27), ESG Controller Research Fellow --- ![James Shin Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/2025-04/james_shin_.png?h=4ecf8430&itok=ifshjpcd) ### James Shin (BS/BA '27), Sustainability Marketing Research Fellow --- ![Alyson Vega Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/2025-10/alysonvega.png?h=4ecf8430&itok=7WygYEpe) ### Alyson Vega (BS '27), Undergraduate Intern --- ![Stephen Wemple Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/2025-09/stephen_wemple.png?h=4ecf8430&itok=yx0N8LjL) ### Stephen Wemple (MBA '26), Private Equity Research Fellow --- ![Kally Zheng Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/2026-02/kally_zheng_headshot.png?h=4ecf8430&itok=RbtsEsNV) ### Kally Zheng (MBA '26), Sustainability Careers Pathways Research Fellow --- ![Odalia Zubarev Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/2026-02/odalia_zubarev_headshot.png?h=4ecf8430&itok=1-KF_Exs) ### Odalia Zubarev (MBA '26), Marketing and Communications Fellow ---