Maria Doerr (she/her)
innovation & facilitation director

01. introduction

Maria Doerr cultivates just and sustainable initiatives for people and the planet through strategic, interdisciplinary, and community-oriented work. As a strategy consultant, Maria has helped public agencies, philanthropies, and nonprofits develop long-term, effective plans that are responsive to stakeholder priorities and help address pressing environmental and social issues. She's built particular expertise in freshwater management, conservation, and climate action.

02. experience

Collaborative design and facilitation are core to Maria's practice, leading her across the U.S. and around the world to join the likes of California water agencies, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Redstone Strategy Group, Conservation International Mexico, and The Energy & Resources Institute in New Delhi, among others. At Sustain Tomorrow, Maria brings her creativity and commitment to empathy, equity, and building trust between organizations interested in sustainability and the communities these projects ultimately impact.

03. education

• Stanford University, B.S. in Environmental Systems Engineering

• Stanford University, Notation in Scientific Communication

04. what sustains maria

In her free time, Maria is an avid outdoor rock climber, musician, and baker. She loves the thrill of topping out a multi-pitch climb and the joy of pulling a homemade pie out of the oven.

05. favorite tree

Bur oak trees are native to Maria's home state of Missouri. On bike rides and bird walks throughout her youth, Maria would see these tall, old beings (some 350-400 years old) and be reminded of important lessons: create wide roots, hold strong, and reach high.