Christie Ulman
President, Sequoia Climate Foundation
Christie is the president of Sequoia Climate Foundation, where she oversees the foundation’s efforts to prevent the worst impacts of climate change, guides its investments in rapid decarbonization, and leads its strategy of impact-driven philanthropy.
Prior to joining the foundation, Christie served as the climate director at Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) in London, and also worked on climate issues at the U.S. government—including at the Department of Energy, the Treasury Department, and the White House. She has also worked in public health and education in Spain and Thailand, assisting with disaster relief from the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami.
Christie holds a master’s degree in international affairs from Columbia University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she graduated with honors.
