Prior to joining GEFA, Adler served as vice president, head of global sustainability for Gap Inc. and president of the Gap Foundation. Adler led the company’s strategies on climate change, water stewardship, human rights, women’s empowerment, enabling economic opportunity, responsible sourcing, corporate giving, and ESG disclosure and reporting. 

Prior to joining Gap Inc., Adler served as president and program officer for the Turner Foundation, program manager of the sustainability division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and a project manager and engineer for Metcalf & Eddy (now AECOM).

Adler earned her bachelor’s degree in engineering from Vanderbilt University and a master's in environmental engineering from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She also has earned a professional engineering license and certified energy manager and LEED Green Associate certifications. Adler serves on the board of Park Pride and the advisory board of the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainability Business.