About

Kara Oldhouser is the Director of Sustainability at Amtrak, America’s intercity passenger railroad. Her 15+ years of professional experience in sustainability positioned her to tackle Amtrak’s diverse opportunities of adapting a centuries-old mode of transportation toward a resilient new era of rail. Her superpower of endless curiosity and a disarming smile help her collaborate on cross-departmental teams to advance the company’s Net-Zero goal and integrate climate considerations into design standards, policies, strategic planning, and project prioritization.

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When she’s not drinking a great cup of coffee or trying a new recipe, she’s likely planning her next ride on two wheels.

Episodes

  • June 25, 2024

    Traveling to a Greener Future with Kara Oldhouser of Amtrak

    Kara Oldhouser is the Director of Sustainability at Amtrak, America’s intercity passenger railroad. Her 15+ years of professional experience in sustainability positioned her to tackle Amtrak’s diverse opportunities of adapting a centuries-old mode of transportation toward a resilient new era of rail. Her superpower of endless curiosity and a disarming smile help her collaborate on […]