Summary
Carlson Giddings is a strategy consultant with a focus on sustainable food systems and impact. Her experience includes roles at McKinsey & Company, an MBA Analyst position in ESG and Strategy, and founding a sweet potato company. She is dedicated to making food systems more delicious, nutritious, and sustainable.
She has a strong academic background in International Affairs, with a concentration in International Development and a minor in Sustainability from The George Washington University. Her education continued with an MBA from Berkeley Haas, where she was involved with the Center for Responsible Business. berkeley+1
Her work has included significant contributions to urban sustainability and climate change research, notably as a Research Assistant for the National Science Foundation Arctic PIRE Project. She conducted field studies in Arctic regions and published a case study on fresh markets in Vietnam. andeglobal+1
Work
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Charting a new course: The untapped potential of American shipyards
June 1, 2024A McKinsey & Company report exploring how the shipbuilding, sustainment, and repair industry can accelerate growth amidst escalating demand, aging infrastructure, and a strained talent supply. Carlson Giddings was thanked for her contributions.
Arctic PIRE Students Prepare for Siberian Fieldcourse (Blog 1)
June 1, 2017A blog post detailing the objectives and her curiosities for the Arctic PIRE field course, focusing on the impact of climate change and permafrost conditions on Siberian cities like Salekhard and Vorkuta.
Traditional Fresh Markets and the Supermarket Revolution: A Case Study on Châu Long Market
An extensive case study conducted in Hanoi, Vietnam, examining the dynamics between traditional fresh markets and the rise of supermarkets. Findings were presented at the University of Notre Dame’s 9th Annual Human Development Conference.