Katie Gandy brings over a decade of expertise in sustainability, climate, and financial markets to her role at S&P Global, where she leads the team of Sustainability Account Directors for North America, integrating climate and sustainability into financial market workflows. She also serves as the North America Regional Lead for the S&P Global Sustainable1 Investor Client Council, convening sustainable finance experts to assess emerging risks and opportunities in the field. S&P GlobalS&P Global

Prior to S&P Global, Katie was a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she focused on sustainable investment strategies, and earlier held roles in municipal sales and banking at Bank of America. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies and Economics from Dartmouth College and is pursuing a Master's Affiliated Certificate in Sustainable Finance at Columbia University.

As Secretary of EarthEcho International's Board of Directors, Katie brings her financial sector and sustainability expertise to support the organization's mission of empowering young people through hands-on science, civic engagement, and conservation action.