Noelle is the Director, Climate Change Strategy and Engagement for ADB's Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department where she leads a dynamic team of climate specialists working across all aspects of ADB’s climate agenda to achieve transformational change. Previously, Noelle was a Principal Climate Change Specialist for ADB’s Pacific region. Prior to joining ADB, Noelle worked with the UKAID supported Strengthening Adaptation and Resilience to Climate Change program in Kenya, investing in achieving transformational change by scaling up public and private sector innovation and investment in low carbon and adaptation products, services and assets. She has worked with the Mekong River Commission, the Center for People’s and Forests and a number of international organizations in Southeast Asia and Africa. She is a national of Ireland and holds a Natural Science Degree from Trinity College Dublin and Masters’ Degrees in Applied Environmental Science and Development Management