Joel Hartter is a sustainable business strategist, educator, and entrepreneur with more than two decades of experience over two decades of global experience across public, private, and non-profit sectors. Joel has a proven track record of transforming organizations by embedding sustainability into their core operations, creating strategic growth and impact opportunities, and helping organizations turning sustainability into brand distinction. He has guided startups to Fortune 500 companies, as well as local, state, and federal governments, higher education institutions, and non-profits, helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Joel is a Professor at the University of Colorado Boulder. He works across classrooms, corporate offices, and communities to empower future sustainability leaders and help businesses turn intentions into actions, accelerating their journey toward a sustainable future. Joel holds a PhD from the University of Florida, a MSc from Oregon State University, and two BS degrees from the University of Michigan.