Jane Gilbert serves as an advisor, connector and accelerator of public and private partnerships, ventures, and policies that address climate resilience. Ms. Gilbert supports the design and implementation of cross sector initiatives with a human-centered, ecologically-aligned, and economically sustainable approach. For over 30 years, Ms. Gilbert has led organizations and initiatives within the private, public and nonprofit sectors in the fields of environmental risk management, social entrepreneurship, education, arts, community development and urban resilience.

Responsible for developing and implementing the Resilience Strategy and supporting programs for an on behalf of the City of Miami with Greater Miami and the Beaches partners, including developing and implementing the City of Miami's response to the impacts of sea level rise and climate change.

Providing strategic planning and program development services to initiatives that will strengthen Greater Miami's sustainability and resiliency. Currently supporting The Miami Foundation's civic leadership agenda addressing sea level rise and Allegany Franciscan Ministries' work to advance civic engagement in Greater Miami.

Managed Wells Fargo’s philanthropy and community engagement in South Florida. Engaged Wells Fargo’s external nonprofit, civic, government and business partners, lines of business leaders and team members in building partnerships with greater community impact. Lead Wells Fargo’s South Florida volunteer chapter, green team and employee-giving campaign for 5,000 team members. Served as a trusted advisor and coach to bank leaders on reputation management and community leadership. Built strategic relationships with external community partners across a large and complex geography. Met budget, timeline, policy and regulatory requirements associated with grant making.

Provided strategic planning and program development services in the areas of environmental sustainability, health policy, board and organizational development. A sample of clients and assignments include: • Community Foundation of Palm Beach & Martin Counties Developed a “Go Green” contest, certification, and professional development program for non-profits.• Florida Health Policy Center Created a three year strategic plan for the funding partners of a state-wide health policy research and education initiative.• Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs Created a Board development and recruitment tool based on the national models and local research. Conducted workshops and facilitated discussions with nonprofit leaders on board development.• Florida Philanthropic Network Facilitated board retreat designed to define organization’s strategic focus, membership policies and programs and define a job description and hiring process for a new Executive Director.

Created cross-sector partnerships with Miami Dade County, City of Miami Gardens, City of Miami, and FPL to design and implement a program to assist low to moderate income homeowners save costs, energy and water through no and low cost measures. Designed, secured funding and implemented first year pilot of Green Schools Challenge aimed at developing a model for increasing energy efficiency, reducing CO2 emissions and raising public awareness in public schools. Strategic and organizational planning and fundraising with Board of Directors. Raised funds to expand program to 45 schools and hire a full-time Executive Director.

Led the start-up and rapid growth of an educational initiative aimed at advancing K-12 teaching and learning in and through the arts. Grew annual budget from $75K to over $1.6 million in 6 years, serving over 130 public school, after-school and early childhood sites county-wide. Engaged Board of Directors & staff in establishing strategic goals with performance-based benchmarks. Built and managed multiple grants, projects and partnerships with a team of 13 staff and over 100 contractors that were highly committed to meeting our strategic goals and benchmarks. Organization received Non-Profit Innovations Award from Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and Countywide Dade Partners award from Miami-Dade Public Schools.

Formerly Art Center/South Florida, responsible for successful financial, programmatic, and reputational turnaround of this non-profit offering subsidized artist studios, arts education for youth and adults, and exhibition programs. Facilitated a strategic planning process that resulted in renewed public and private support to the organization. Expanded grant and fee based education programs from a 400 to 3500+ annual enrollment. Removed operating losses within six months and increased overall annual operating budget from $890K to $1.3MM. Established a $3MM endowment by selling one of ArtCenter’s properties and consolidating operations. Responsible for all fundraising, managing full and contracted staff, and served as the ArtCenter's liaison to all city, county, state and federal agencies and civic organizations. Reported to and coordinated activities of the Board of Directors.

Supported the start-up of an entrepreneurial trading venture in non-timber products from tropical rain forests. Directed research and writing on the market potential of economic plant species. Developed guidelines for sustainable harvesting of forest species for USAID. Created and maintained a client base of 25 personal care product companies. Presented the venture and related topics to universities, conferences, benefit concerts, and radio stations. This venture was a leader in the fair trade movement.

Consulted to private and public organizations in corporate and industrial environmental management:• Conducted over 50 risk assessments and environmental, health, and safety audits in a variety of industrial settings in North and South America.• Analyzed and recommended market development opportunities for recyclable materials. Wrote a manual for marketing recyclable materials for local and county recycling managers.• Designed and managed workshops for senior management of large disposable product manufacturers on the environmental pressures and reputational risks impacting their industry. • Evaluated municipal recycling programs in North America to determine best practices.