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Yvonne Reed

ZEMBA Procurement Lead, Ocean & Climate

Yvonne is the Procurement Lead, Ocean & Climate, for the Aspen Institute Energy and Environment Program (EEP), where she manages the procurement process for near-zero or zero-emission maritime fuels, including the design, implementation, and oversight of procurement strategies. Prior to joining Aspen, she worked over 16 years at The Walt Disney Company, where she built collaborative global partnerships and drove sustainability initiatives. Yvonne's expertise in executing strategic solutions has consistently delivered cost savings, operational efficiencies, and environmental impact reductions, reflecting her commitment to business excellence and sustainability.

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Greg Gershuny

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Senior Program Manager, Ocean & Climate

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