Laura Wildenborg
Vice President, Strategic Lending — Net Zero Banking and Sustainability
St. Paul, Minnesota
Summary
Sustainability-driven banking leader who builds climate-aligned financial products — she conceived and led Sunrise Banks' Net Zero Deposits program to channel customer deposits into loans that reduce or avoid greenhouse gas emissions. sunrisebanks+2
Product builder and fintech collaborator — her roles in fintech innovation and relationship management facilitated partnerships and product development that helped scale Sunrise Banks' Net Zero Banking offerings. sunrisebanks+2
Experienced outdoor educator and community sustainability advocate — prior to banking she spent years as a field instructor and chaired Red Wing's Sustainability Commission, bringing grassroots conservation experience to her finance work. squarespace+2
Public-facing communicator and advocate — she authors bank communications about Net Zero Banking, has appeared in industry podcasts and media profiles, and serves on conservation and outdoor-access boards. sunrisebanks+2