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Melisa Simic

Senior Director Sustainability, Nuveen

Senior Director Sustainability| Nuveen

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What I Do

Sustainability interventions for infrastructure
Why Engineering?

I loved math and I always want the pragmatic approach of a formula that solves the equation with a precise result. I try to apply a formula to everything I do in life. I also like the individuality of engineering that is an exact science rather than an art. It's precise and not subject to different interpretations.
School Days

Columbia University master Science
Politécnico Torino - civil engineer
My Day At Work

Conducting a site visit
Defining a sustainably strategy
Decarbonizing our portfolio to achieve net zero
Best Part

I can apply logic and creative approach to everything I do
Proud Moments

Double degree program in Italy

Visiting the deepest nickel mine in Canada

Building the nyc subway - 7Line extension, SAS, WTC
Want to be an Engineer?

It's the most versatile and life preparing career one can have
Hobbies

Reading

Cooking

Biography

I'm a Latina and immigrant originally from Venezuela. I left my country in 2003, relocated to NYC and started my career in engineering working in subway construction. After that I changed careers into consulting and then a final career change into finance. In my current role I work in sustainability.