Cate Starmer, MBA

Associate

Cate Starmer is passionate about connecting people to the world around them and using business as a catalyst for positive environmental and social impact. With more than 20 years of experience in operations and marketing, she brings a strategic, purpose-driven approach to leadership, grounded in resilience and a deep commitment to sustainability.

Throughout her career, Cate has worked with global brands such as Vail Resorts, 1% for the Planet, and Fodor’s Travel, helping organizations navigate rapid change while advancing initiatives that align performance with purpose. More recently she has served as a consultant with sustainability-focused B2B organizations Anthesis, Wipro Impact, and Sustainable Brands. From driving brand transformation to scaling mission-driven programs, she has consistently delivered results that balance growth with long-term impact.

Resilience has been a defining theme in Cate’s professional journey. It has fueled her own success and shaped her understanding of how individuals, communities, and organizations respond to challenge and change. This insight informs Cate’s leadership style and approach to building teams, cultures, and systems that can thrive under pressure.

Cate holds a Sustainable Innovation MBA from the University of Vermont, where they deepened her expertise in systems thinking, regenerative business models, and stakeholder engagement. Whether leading strategic initiatives, evolving operational frameworks, or supporting sustainability-focused organizations, she brings a collaborative mindset and a sharp focus on driving meaningful, measurable outcomes.

Today, Cate continues to partner with mission-driven organizations that are ready to lead with intention and create lasting, positive change for people and the planet.