Christina Fontanesi is a sustainability expert specializing in sustainable product innovation and creative problem-solving. With a diverse background spanning industries such as consumer goods, fashion, construction, healthcare, aerospace, automotive, and non-profits, Christina bridges environmental responsibility with innovative business strategies to empower organizations to unlock sustainability as a growth opportunity. Known for her ability to uniquely position brands in the sustainability space, she thrives at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and creativity.

Her expertise includes sustainable product development, circular solutions, supply chain optimization, decarbonization, and corporate sustainability frameworks such as the GHG Protocol for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Christina is adept at designing KPIs, creating phased sustainability goals, and driving organizational change through measurable progress and engaging strategies.

Christina earned a Master of Arts in Sustainability from Harvard University, where she achieved Dean’s List honors and received the Director’s Award for her Capstone Project. She also holds a Bachelor’s in Finance from Michigan State University, equipping her with the strategic and operational expertise to integrate sustainability into core business functions. Christina is also a LEED Green Associate, further highlighting her commitment to sustainable design and building practices.

In her entrepreneurial role as co-founder and CEO of Detox Babe, Christina built a wellness brand celebrated for its clean, ethical, and sustainable practices. She led transformative initiatives, including green chemistry, preferred packaging, carbon neutrality, and give-back programs, positioning Detox Babe as a trailblazer in the wellness sector. These efforts resulted in partnerships with leading retailers like Target, Sprouts, and Saks Fifth Avenue.

As a Sustainability Consultant for the National Geographic Society, Christina developed a comprehensive supply chain action plan focused on product innovation and circular solutions to reduce environmental impact. By integrating EcoVadis frameworks and aligning circular economy strategies with organizational goals, she delivered actionable recommendations that minimized waste, enhanced resilience, and established National Geographic as a leader in sustainable innovation.

Further showcasing her innovative approach, Christina leveraged AI to accelerate material innovation and assess commercial viability for IBM. She was brought in to craft the business case and align the project with IBM’s corporate sustainability goals, demonstrating her ability to merge cutting-edge technology with strategic sustainability initiatives.