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Catalyzing Breakthroughs for People and Nature

Turning Challenges into Opportunities

At Sunrail Strategies, we bridge cutting-edge technology, environmental stewardship, and civic engagement to design solutions that drive meaningful change. Our team combines deep expertise across sectors with a passion for solving complex, interdisciplinary challenges.

#AI Friday

Every Friday, I examine a different aspect of how AI is impacting the climate and nature fields.

Harnessing AI for Climate Solutions

On January 24th we hosted a webinar to discuss how AI is being used for climate.

Bridging Innovation and Collaboration to Realize Your Mission.

Whether you're navigating AI's role in climate challenges, seeking participatory solutions to environmental advocacy, or enhancing your organizational strategy through stakeholder collaboration, Sunrail Strategy delivers the expertise, tools, and vision to make your mission a reality.

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Let’s create transformative solutions together.

Sunrail Strategy Consulting was founded to tackle the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Jennifer Hatch, our founder, draws on extensive experience in climate tech and deep tech, shaped by her work with organizations like the World Resources Institute and Boston University’s Institute for Sustainable Energy.

Since 2015, we’ve delivered transformative projects in renewable technologies, biodiversity, and AI. From advising GoogleX Bellwether to mentoring startups with Village Capital, we create impactful collaborations among Fortune 100 companies, NGOs, and governments.

What Sets Us Apart

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Cutting Edge Thought Leadership

Sunrail Strategy combines technical insight with a commitment to equity and collaboration. In leading the AI, Complexity, and Ecology Study Group, we convened 15 experts across AI, economics, environmental science, and nonprofit leadership to explore groundbreaking intersections between these fields. Our founder Jennifer Hatch’s published work on equity in autonomous vehicles highlights our thought leadership in designing technology for accessibility, fairness, and sustainability. We focus on fostering inclusive frameworks that empower diverse stakeholders to co-create solutions for pressing global challenges.

Policy and Advocacy Meets Technology

With over a decade of experience in strategy consulting, Sunrail Strategy has advised organizations like Google X Bellwether and the Natural Resources Defense Council on integrating cutting-edge technology with environmental policy and advocacy goals. Whether developing AI-enabled prototypes or driving policy initiatives for clean energy and climate adaptation, our approach combines technical innovation with practical applications tailored to our clients' needs.

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Why Choose Sunrail Strategy?

  • Strategic Vision: Expertise in integrating AI into participatory frameworks, ensuring sustainable and equitable outcomes.

  • Environmental Policy Leadership: A track record of advancing transformative policies and advocacy efforts, from clean energy transitions to climate justice initiatives.

  • Cross-Sector Convening: Proven ability to bring together diverse stakeholders—NGOs, corporations, public agencies, and communities—to drive impactful collaboration.

  • Forward-Looking Insights: Thought leadership in leveraging technology and participatory approaches for systemic change and inclusive decision-making.

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Hear from past partners

" With her vast knowledge of the climate space and her great analytical skills Jennifer gave us all an education on climate tech and insights into the movers and shakers of the field. Aside from climate, Jennifer worked with us on building the operations of the VC. Her expertise in running an organization and her approach to service leadership were two of the many effective ways she helped us grow."

Rama Chakaki,  Managing Partner

Transform VC

"Jennifer is passionate about the importance of redesigning our mobility platforms and is aware of its potential to foster sustainability and green economic growth."

Guillermo Pereira

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab

"Jennie was a true leader bringing the CSE five year strategic plan to fruition with an accompanying execution plan. Her understanding of strategy and ability to form highly functioning collaborative  teams was key to setting CSE up for long term success."
Jeff Roberts, Center for Sustainable Energy Board of Directors

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