Sustainability Analysts.

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James diebel

Sustainability Analyst

James grew up in Deephaven, Minnesota, and graduated from Minnetonka High School in 2020. James developed a deep passion for environmental preservation growing up around the lakes and nature of Minnesota. Growing up working on a family farm, which recently won a conservation award for wetland preservation, James is especially passionate about clean water and is a certified Boat Master in the state of Minnesota.

James graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2024 with a degree in Management, specializing in sustainability and social responsibility, and a minor in Political Science. His time in Boulder cemented his desire to pursue a career in sustainability. He is focusing his career at the intersection of business and sustainability strategies for real-world impact.

A former DevryBV Summer Intern in 2023, James has excelled in conducting research, analysis, and content creation for clients in agriculture, energy, and financial services. James was brought back as a full-time sustainability analyst in August 2024. Today, he uses his skills and passion to support our team with research, policy analysis, and data analysis.

In his free time, James finds solace in being outdoors, fishing, golfing, skiing, and photography.

Emma FOrsyth

Sustainability Analyst

Emma graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College in May of 2025 with degrees in Environmental Studies and Dance. After graduation, Emma joined DevryBV as a Summer Intern and transitioned to an analyst role in September 2025.

During her time at Gustavus, Emma was a key student employee at Gustavus’ Johnson Center for Environmental Innovation, where she contributed to various campus sustainability initiatives. Notably, Emma played a significant role in Gustavus’s 2025 AASHE STARS Report, which earned a “Gold” rating.

Other areas that Emma made valuable contributions to at Gustavus include environmental education and advocacy. Emma created a formal sustainability curriculum that was implemented into First Term Seminars in the fall of 2024, as well as organized and executed the annual Gustavus Climate Teach-In from 2022 to 2025, an educational event designed to bring together students and community members to engage in environmental advocacy.

Beyond campus, Emma served as a Student Board Member for the Southcentral Minnesota Clean Energy Council, a community-led group focused on diversifying Minnesota’s energy portfolio. 

Emma also gained hands-on experience through internships at TE Connectivity in 2023 and DUAL North America in 2024, where she worked in corporate sustainability, environment, and safety. 

Sustainability has led Emma down many paths, consistently reinforcing her belief that protecting the environment goes hand in hand with protecting communities and the people who live in them.

Outside of the office, Emma enjoys running, traveling, the Minnesota Timberwolves, and sustainable fashion.