Zara Ahmed

Chief Operating Officer at Carbon Direct

Zara Ahmed, DrPH, is currently the Director of Policy and Science Operations at Carbon Direct. Zara also serves as an Adjunct Faculty at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, teaching MPH courses. Prior to their current roles, Zara held various positions at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including Government Affairs Lead for the COVID-19 Response. Zara holds degrees from Brown University, Harvard University, University of Michigan, and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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Carbon Direct

We are a purpose-driven carbon management firm dedicated to making carbon science actionable with our end-to-end platform. Our team brings together deep experience and expertise in carbon science and policy, as well as commercial markets and technology. But the work is just getting started. Carbon Direct is positioned to help even more clients turn their climate goals into climate action while continuing to build our diverse, global team. Our team includes the world’s foremost carbon removal & utilization scientists, experienced software developers, and accomplished investors. Together we help clients manage their carbon commitments and drive down atmospheric CO2.