Tom Osdoba is a social entrepreneur and strategic advisor, and was recently chosen as a Pivotal Leader by his peers. His work helps business, government, academic and nonprofit organizations take transformative actions to become more sustainable. He provides advice, tools and a roadmap for learning so people and organizations can lead and innovate. Tom served as the Managing Director of the University of Oregon's Center for Sustainable Business Practices, 2009-2011. The Center is training the next generation of sustainable business leaders, and forges strategic partnerships with businesses and other organizations seeking to advance their sustainability goals. He co-directed the University's Economic Development Center, which provides expertise and support to economically distressed communities in Oregon.

Tom has held senior leadership roles in two of North America’s leading cities on sustainability. As Sustainable Economic Development Manager for Portland, he created a framework for a sustainable regional economy, launched a collaborative, multi-sector sustainability institute, and created innovative clean energy investment strategies. As Sustainability Director for Vancouver, he led initiatives for climate protection, green building and development, economic development strategy, and purchasing, including award-winning initiatives for neighborhood-scale clean energy systems, and community engagement on energy and climate change.

He also created the Canada Carbon Trust, a collaborative, business-led initiative to mobilize and accelerate investments to reduce carbon emissions across all economic sectors.