Karin Shepardson is Lead Environmental Specialist in the World Bank South Asia Region focused on the India Air Quality Management program, and solid waste management in the Maldives. Prior to this she held several corporate positions for roll-out of the Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework and as Program Manager for the Montreal Protocol, the Global Environment Facility, and Climate Adaptation Fund Programs. Karin was also a Sustainable Development Program Leader in the ECA region and has led a wide range of operational work across Latin America, East Asia, and Europe and Central Asia. Karin joined the World Bank in 1994 as a Young Professional and has been based in the Washington D.C., Singapore, and Zagreb, Croatia World Bank offices. Prior to the World Bank she worked as a consulting engineer with Metcalf & Eddy on large environmental and infrastructure programs. She holds a Master’s degree from Tufts University in Urban and Environmental Policy and Civil Engineering, and a Bachelor’s Degree from Macalester College in Economics and Business and Environmental Studies.