Helping environmental markets and projects create the structure and clarity needed to accelerate climate action. Currently focused on 1) developing web3 solutions to solve carbon market challenges, 2) creating new funding strategies for small and disaggregated Caribbean sustainability projects, and 3) supporting the development of large-scale mangrove conservation and restoration projects in Mexico. Organizations: Chia Networks, GreenPrint, Blue Carbon Projects, Clearloop, APX, Center for Resource Solutions, California Energy Commission, Resurety, Apala Group, and moreSummary:Head of APX’s Environmental Markets business for 10+ years (APX was acquired by Xpansiv in 2022)Won significant contracts with multiple governments (NYSERDA, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, Singapore) non-profits (Verra, ACR, CAR), companies (Anheuser-Busch, Apple, Cox, Disney, Google, Home Depot, Kimberly-Clark, Meta), project developers (Enel, South Pole) and utilities (Hydro-Quebec, Nextera, Southern Company, TVA), and more.Launched and managed multiple environmental registry solutions: the North American Renewables Registry (NAR), NYGATS, the inter-registry REC import-export framework in the US, the TIGRs global registry for RECs, and the Verra Registry for carbon credits, and more.Wrote protocols for renewable energy and carbon markets.Launched ESG consulting division for Greenprint (Greenprint Labs).Developed Project Design Document for Blue Carbon restoration projects.I am frequently approached for advice on new market infrastructure, protocol development, project development, blockchain’s role in carbon markets, nature-based solutions, and carbon market systems-thinking. I've been described as approachable, open-minded, and able to turn complex initiatives into practical and manageable implementations.
Listed skills include Renewable Energy, Climate Change, Energy, Carbon, and 21 others.