Theodora’s Bio

Theodora Okiro Quarles , an accomplished climate expert, clean energy professional, and successful businesswoman, boasts a thought leadership content with over 3 million views. Recognized as a leading authority on clean energy policy and climate solutions within her generation, her policy writings have been downloaded globally and praised. She is dedicated to crafting innovative clean energy policies and climate resilience strategies, all while ensuring that marginalized communities receive fair and inclusive benefits. In 2023, she established the climate consultancy EcoHealth Strategies, where she currently serves as Founder and CEO.

Coming from the Niger Delta region in Nigeria and being a native of the Bronx, New York City, she brings a unique perspective rooted in her lived experiences within historically marginalized and underserved communities. Growing up in two continents under similar circumstances has given her a profound understanding that environmental injustices are a universal concern. When combined with the challenges of climate change, it shapes the way she perceives and approaches the climate crisis.  

She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.A. in History from the University of Illinois at Chicago and earned a Masters in Public Administration from the Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania. Her work has been cited by Reuters, Climate X-Change, and Yale Climate Connections. She has also been recognized by Energy News Network on their 40 under 40 list as one of the top clean energy leaders and innovators in the U.S. In her spare time, she is a yogi, avid reader and aspiring filmmaker. She lives in Chicago with her husband and family.

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