Marilyn Humphries
Mariella Puerto
Director of Climate
Born in Malaysia of Filipino, Chinese, and Thai heritage, Mariella Puerto is Director of Barr's Climate program, overseeing strategy development, grantmaking and other initiatives to advance equitable solutions for clean energy, mobility, and resilient communities.
Prior to joining the Foundation, Mariella held roles including deputy director of the Robert Wood Johnson Community Health Leadership Program and founding director of the Boston Lead Action Collaborative, a public-private partnership created to address the high rates of childhood lead poisoning in Boston. Before embarking on her career in the nonprofit sector, Mariella was a co-op owner of a vegetarian restaurant in Vermont.
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GrantCraft Blog
Small Prize. Big Change.
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GrantCraft Blog
When the Big Ideas are “Off Strategy."
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CommonWealth Magazine Op-Ed
Luck is not a Strategy for Climate Change.
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Video Interview
Accelerating a Clean Energy Future
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Blog Post
Progress Report: Centering Racial Equity in Climate Grantmaking
Barr’s Climate Director shares the story and learnings behind our ongoing work to advance a more diverse, inclusive, and equity-centered climate movement.
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Blog Post
New Tool for Climate Nonprofits to Assess Progress on Racial Equity
Self-assessment helps organizations evaluate and benchmark efforts to change culture and ways of working; and helps funders better understand partners’ efforts and how to target resources.
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Blog Post
Connecticut Voters are Ready for Bold Action on Climate and Clean Energy
Recent poll shows widespread support for renewable energy sources and opportunities for greater education.
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