Jamie Pero Parker

Dr. Jamie Pero Parker is the Sustainability Lead for the Innovation Advisors at RTI International. With 16 years of experience at RTI, she brings a wealth of expertise in driving sustainable practices. Her team focuses on work in the circular economy, energy and decarbonization, regenerative agriculture, chemicals of concern, the link between nutrition and climate change, and climate resilience. Jamie is passionate about her work and dedicated to sharing her expertise at an international level as a highly sought-after speaker in the field of sustainability.

As a leader, Jamie excels in crafting innovative approaches to solve complex problems and assembling the right teams to tackle these challenges. Her work spans both commercial projects and advisory roles addressing systemic sustainability issues in the US, internationally, and in the developing world. Jamie’s work on the circular economy encompasses environmentally friendly packaging technologies, recycling, composting, and refill models to name a few. As a mother, she is deeply committed to ensuring a sustainable future for the next generation.

Jamie’s leadership philosophy centers on training others to eventually take over her role, serving as a steward to nurture the next generation of leaders. She approaches situations with empathy, creating learning moments that help clients gain perspectives beyond their own. Jamie believes that innovation must evolve beyond mere profitability and speed to market; it should also consider its impact on future generations, the planet, and the communities involved in every stage of a product’s lifecycle.