Dorothy Koch (she/her) is a Project Director at Rankin Climate, where she translates qualitative and quantitative insights into actionable strategies that drive organizational impact. With expertise spanning higher education program planning and compliance, market research, and strategic consulting, Dorothy brings a multidisciplinary approach to complex institutional challenges.

Prior to joining Rankin Climate, Dorothy served as an independent consultant, partnering with organizations across industries to refine business strategies through competitive and market intelligence. She previously held leadership roles in research and insights, spearheading initiatives to enhance audience engagement and inform organizational decision-making.

Dorothy holds a Master of Arts in Linguistics from San Francisco State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Baltimore.

Passionate about building community, Dorothy serves as a board member and weekly volunteer at the Radcliffe Room at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, a program serving D.C. residents experiencing homelessness. She is also a leader in DCRunCrew, a running group focused on fostering connection and mental health through friendship and exercise.

Dorothy lives in Washington, D.C., with her cat, Melvin, and can often be found training for her next race, attending ballet classes, diving into a podcast or novel, or listening to Melvin tell her a story.