July 2024 Spotlight - Celebrating Julie Topf!

Through our employee spotlight campaign, the SDSN showcases our amazing employees and volunteers to honor and celebrate the incredible strides they are making toward advancing SDSN's mission.

This month, we are spotlighting Julie Topf, Program Associate of Science Panel for the Amazon and Climate & Energy teams! We asked Julie five questions about herself and her work with the SDSN. Read on to learn more.

Which SDG are you most passionate about?

SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 14 (Life Below Water), SDG 15 (Life on Land)

What is the best part about working at SDSN?

Working with colleagues from around the world whose mission is to help make the world a better place.

What is something that you are proud to have accomplished while working at SDSN?

I’m proud to have supported the development of the Climate & Energy team’s Net Zero on Campus initiative and the Science Panel for the Amazon’s Massive Open Online Course (MOOC).

In one word, describe the 2030 Agenda.

Balance: balancing environmental, social, economic, and political needs, as well as the rights of current and future generations.

What is a fun fact about you? What’s something others might not know about you?

I’m an identical twin!