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Sarah Dimson-Tararuj

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Head of Strategic Projects & Programs, Climate Pledge at Amazon
📍 Arlington, Virginia, United States

Sarah leads strategic projects for Amazons Climate Pledge, driving climate innovation by connecting technology and data to scale decarbonization efforts. An MIT and Stanford graduate, her background includes extensive work in clean energy development and public-private partnerships from her time at USAIDs Power Africa program.

Outside of her core role, she is passionate about supporting and celebrating others, particularly trailblazing women in the climate and sustainability sectors. Sarah believes in the power of altruism and acts of kindness to foster happiness and create positive energy, a principle she actively shares with her network.

She was recently named a Maverick for the 2025 Fin-Erth Women in Climate & Sustainability Awards.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Head of Strategic Projects & Programs, Climate Pledge
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Arlington, Virginia, United States
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Climate Innovation
Focuses on turning complex climate challenges into practical, high-impact solutions by connecting technology, data, and global coalitions.
AI for Climate
Actively explores the intersection of AI and climate action, leveraging machine learning models to advance environmental goals.
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Career

Work history

9-2021
Head of Strategic Projects & Programs, Climate Pledge
Amazon
4-2021 - 9-2021
RE100 Advisor
The Climate Group
3-2021 - 9-2021
Acting Director, Partnerships Office, Power Africa-USAID
USAID
10-2020 - 2-2021
Senior Deputy Director, Partnerships Office, Power Africa
USAID
9-2016 - 9-2020
Deputy Director, Partnerships Office, Power Africa
USAID
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Education
2012 - 2014
Master in City Planning-International Development
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
9-1997 - 6-2002
Bachelor's degree
Stanford University
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