Dr. Deborah Spalding

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Deborah Spalding is a Lecturer at Yale School of the Environment with extensive experience in nature finance. She oversees the Global Head of Nature Finance at Conservation International, focusing on mobilizing investments in conservation areas. Her responsibilities include developing innovative financing structures to unlock funding for nature at national and regional levels. Previously, she served as Chief Investment Officer at Commonfund, managing endowments and foundations. Deborah also held the position of Chief Investment Officer for the State of Connecticut’s Retirement Plans Trust Funds. She co-founded Working Lands Investment Partners, investing in environmental markets. Her career began as an equity analyst at SKB & Associates. Deborah is active on various boards, including the Endowment Forestry Communities advisory board and the Resource Management Service.

Research Interests

Courses

Forest Finance

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.