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About Greene Economics
Greene Economics is a small, women-led consulting firm that transforms economic analysis into environmental solutions. We put economics at the center of environmental and social decision-making, partnering with with communities and organizations to develop strategies that create measurable impact—from salmon habitat restoration to urban resilience planning.
Our team of environmental economists brings deep expertise in turning complex challenges into actionable insights. As a WBE-certified business, we offer a personal approach – you'll work directly with our experienced principals to tackle your most pressing economic and environmental questions.
Collaborative Experts Bridging Economics, Environment, and Community
Jeri Sawyer
Principal Economist & Managing Partner
With over 30 years of experience as an energy and environmental economist, Jeri Sawyer specializes in developing interactive and predictive models that are often used in decision-making processes for our clients.
Dr. Gretchen Greene
Principal Economist & Managing Partner
Gretchen Greene is an environmental and community economist with 28 years of experience integrating environmental and community values into economic risk analyses. She has also facilitated projects in diverse cultural settings, including Mexico, Mongolia, and Native American communities.
Rabia Ahmed
Principal Economist & Managing Partner
Rabia Ahmed specializes in socioeconomics and equity. With more than 17 years of working directly with communities around the world, she focuses on how addressing social and economic inequities can drive sustainable, inclusive growth.
Bea Covington
Principal Economist | Sustainability & ESG Director
Bea has 30 years of experience building public-private partnerships and managing programs that bring together employment opportunities, skill development, and the local government needs. She partners with clients on sustainability, climate mitigation, and climate resilience planning.
James Kunetz
Research Associate | Marine Scientist
James brings a background in both natural sciences and the performing arts to his work in environmental policy, research, and communication. He enjoys making complex ideas accessible, focusing on projects that integrate community input and sustainability—from natural resource management to renewable urban design.
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Sabine Postma
Senior Research Associate
As an environmental scientist with a background in zoology, Sabine has a passion for wildlife conservation and ecological restoration. She values community-centered approaches and enjoys working on projects that benefit both local ecosystems and the people who depend on them.
Gretchen "Ricky" Richter
Research Associate | Equity & Sustainability
With a background in anthropology and geography, Gretchen is committed to advancing equitable environmental policy. She draws on experience in urban forestry, nonprofits, and GIS to support projects that empower communities and drive systemic change.
Miles Bukowski
Business & Supply Chain Analyst | Research & Policy Support
Miles brings supply chain thinking to environmental policy work—looking at how constraints, costs, and upstream/downstream impacts interact across systems. His experience includes natural resource valuation, emissions inventories, and regulatory analysis.