Anjali Balakrishna is a strategist, designer, and program manager focused on Energy and Community Impact at Microsoft. Based in Atlanta, GA, she has structured over 1 gigawatt of renewable energy agreements across the U.S., each designed to deliver tangible community benefits alongside climate progress. Her career spans youth development, public health, philanthropy, and women’s empowerment—reflecting a deep commitment to equity and systems change. Anjali holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Management from Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment, where she specialized in Energy and Environmental Justice, and a Bachelor of Arts from Yale University. She lives with her partner and two spirited dogs, always seeking new ways to connect purpose with impact.