Vijeta works at ClimateWorks Foundation where she manages global road transportation portfolio and strategies to accelerate transition to clean transportation for the benefit of climate, people and economy. Vijeta brings international experience in energy and climate change having worked with governments, utilities and multilateral agencies in US, India, Thailand, Japan and Middle East. Her previous experience includes working at Guidehouse consulting advising utilities and DOE on energy programs, the World Bank on low-carbon development strategies, the UNEP on HCFC phase out plans for the least developed countries, and the Government of India where she managed various national flagship programs for clean energy transition.

Vijeta is passionate about building and supporting community of Yale alumni, staff and students. Vijeta is a founding co-chair of DC Chapter of Yale Blue Green. She served as a Yale-at-large-delegate during 2019-2021. As a co-host of FES alumni in DC and member of 1stGenYale, she facilitated collaborations and supported various Yale community events. When she was in consulting in DC, she worked closely with Yale FES Career Office (Kathy Douglas) to host career information sessions for the FES students in DC.

Vijeta holds Masters in Energy & Environment Management from Yale University and a Bachelor of Technology in Chemical & Bio Engineering from the National Institute of Technology in India. Vijeta is Certified Energy Manager and recipient of Legends in Energy award by Association of Energy Engineers for professional excellence and contribution to the energy industry.