Mikela Waldman is the Senior Manager, Market Engagement for the ICVCM, focusing on stakeholder engagement and VCM research for an efficient implementation of CCPs in the market. Mikela previously worked as a Voluntary Carbon Market Formation Associate for the International Emissions Trading Association where she helped ICVCM launch the CCPs. Mikela earned her undergraduate degree in Environmental Studies from Brown University and a Master of Science in Environmental Metrology and Policy from Georgetown University. Mikela focused her research on greenhouse gas (GHG) quantification methodology, exploring innovative approaches to accurately assess and measure GHG emissions and how these approaches can be applied to policy.