Joel Hartter

Education

• PhD in Geography from the University of Florida
• MS in Forest Engineering from Oregon State University
• BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan
• BS in German from the University of Michigan

Research and practice interests

• Private sector engagement in sustainability and responsible business
• Net Zero and low carbon strategy
• Bioeconomy strategy and implementation
• Sustainable supply chains
• Workforce development & organizational change

Biography

Joel Hartter is a Professor in the Department of Environmental Studies at the University of Colorado. Between 2014 and 2023 he was the founding Director of two professional graduate programs: Masters of the Environment and Outdoor Recreation Economy. Joel is an international expert in sustainability and responsible business, with more than two decades of global experience. His diverse career spans work across the public, private, and non-profit sectors. He has worked with dozens of organizations, government entities, and industry to embed and leverage sustainability to create strategic growth opportunities, manage and mitigate risk, create business value and brand distinction, and support human welfare. Joel has a background in engineering, behavioral science, conservation, natural resource management, and business. His expertise is in human-centered strategy, behavioral change, stakeholder engagement, sustainability strategy and implementation, partnership building, and leading change.