From global warming to climate crisis, from electrification to energy dominance, the way we talk about climate has evolved over the years. While federal priorities shift and technology advances, our community remains committed to this work by adapting to political, social, and environmental changes. Despite the ever-changing terms, there are a few that consistently remain at the core of ClimateHaven: Resiliency, innovation and scalable solutions. Our mission is to embody these words, and to empower founders with the tools they need to do the same. - Ananyaa Mehra

Meet Regina Sung, ClimateHaven's Newest Team Member

We are thrilled to welcome Regina Sung as ClimateHaven’s new full-time Associate. Regina recently graduated from Yale University with a B.S. in Environmental Studies and a Certificate in Energy Studies. Regina will expand our portfolio of startups, strengthen the catalytic support we provide, and build new initiatives that push climate resiliency innovation forward. Regina shares more in her interview with Ananyaa Mehra here:

Ananyaa: Why is it important to catalyze climate technology now more than ever?

Regina: Right now, the demand for climate tech solutions is higher than ever, with policy fueling innovation and new funding infrastructure making it possible to scale. But beyond the numbers, signs from and nature and climate change are impossible to ignore; our world needs bold, scalable systemic solutions.

Ananyaa: What focus areas you will be working on and are most excited to work on?

Regina: I’ll be leading startup recruitment to enhance our portfolio and expanding the resources available to founders. What excites me most is working on the Water Innovation Hub, there’s a significant gap in bringing water tech solutions to real-world impact and too few solutions are making it to market.

Ananyaa: What do you hope ClimateHaven will be in 5 years?

Regina: In five years, I hope ClimateHaven will have a startup portfolio that spans all high-emitting sectors, driving impact across the climate economy in Connecticut and beyond. Developing a venture arm would be an exciting step and I’d love to see ClimateHaven become a net-zero energy office.

Ananyaa: How does your academic and previous work experience tie into your work here at ClimateHaven?

Regina: My thesis at Yale was on water conservation in the Southwest, which sparked my interest in the Water Innovation Hub here at ClimateHaven. It’s been great diving deeper into the challenges local water utilities face, alongside our partners like the Regional Water Authority.

For the full interview, click here.

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