Sophie Rifkin

Sophie Rifkin is an Adjunct Professor of Business and Society at New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business since 2016. She teaches courses on sustainability strategy, including Sustainability for Competitive Advantage (MBA). Her work focuses on advancing sustainable business practices, particularly through projects like FoodMap NY, which aims to improve healthy food access in New York City. She holds an MPA in Sustainability Management from George Washington University and an A.B. in English from Brown University.

• Professional Roles: Senior Director of Sustainability at Banza (food company), Director of Corporate Research and Engagement at NYU Stern’s Center for Sustainable Business (CSB).
• Board Memberships: Fairtrade America Board of Directors and Alumnae Board of The Brearley School.

Her research interests include ESG investing and strategies for embedding sustainability into corporate frameworks. While no specific scientific awards are listed, her contributions to corporate sustainability initiatives reflect impactful engagement in the field.

She collaborates with the CSB on projects addressing food systems and urban sustainability, though no lab-specific details are provided. No grants or student advisement records are mentioned in the text.