Justina Lai’s journey into impact investing began when she was a child after visiting her ancestral home in rural China. It was there that she had this innate sense of duty to leave the world better than she found it. Today, Lai, Chief Impact Officer at Laird Norton Wetherby (LNW), drives impact investing strategies that integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. She leads LNW’s initiatives in assessing fund managers’ impact, educating them on DEI, and addressing climate risks. Lai’s mission to align capital with positive global change focused on empowering diverse, sustainable finance solutions, is what makes her a member of this year’s Worthy 100.
