Experience

World Economic Forum

• Switzerland
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of Private Sector Engagement & Strategic Partnerships, Tropical Forest Alliance

  • Jul 2019 - Present

• Head of Operations, Tropical Forest Alliance

  • Jul 2018 - Jul 2019

• Manager, Tropical Forest Alliance

  • Apr 2017 - Jun 2018

• Community Lead, Agriculture, Food and Beverage Industry / Global Leadership Fellow

  • Oct 2015 - Mar 2017



IFF

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Global Sustainability Project Manager

  • Jan 2014 - Sep 2015

  Develop and implement global sustainability strategy at S&P 500-listed manufacturer of flavors and fragrances, with a focus on sustainable sourcing and sustainability reporting - Develop palm oil sourcing policy and implement RSPO certification - Assess supply chain risks using third-party platforms - Implement Sedex audit program - Collaborate with vendors on ingredient-specific sustainability projects (e.g. vanilla) - Manage production of IFF’s annual GRI sustainability report including content development, writing, and external verification - Support employee engagement initiatives focused on sustainability Show less



Rainforest Alliance

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager, Sustainable Agriculture

  • Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

  Managed implementation of RA’s sustainable agriculture projects in Indonesia, China, Vietnam and the Philippines. - Developed third-party certified cocoa, coffee, tea, spice and coconut value chains in collaboration with producers, exporters and corporate procurement teams - Managed relationships with donors, private sector partners and other key stakeholders - Represented RA at conferences and events, including periodic public speaking engagements - Supported development of new project proposals - Worked closely with marketing and communications teams to drive consumer awareness of activities and impacts in the field Project portfolio included: Certified Sustainable Coconut Oil in the Philippines (Cargill, BASF, GIZ) http://www.cargill.com/news/releases/2013/NA3071099.jsp Sustainable Cocoa in Indonesia (IFC): http://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/regprojects_ext_content/ifc_external_corporate_site/bacp/library/bacp_ra_successstory1 Sustainable Spice Initiative (IDH): http://www.sustainablespicesinitiative.com/en/home Sustainable Tea in Vietnam (Unilever, IDH): http://www.idhsustainabletrade.com/news/unilever-idh--rainforest-alliance-launch-project-to-develop-sustainable-tea-in-vietnam Show less



MartinBauer

• Germany
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Business Development & CSR Manager

  • May 2011 - Dec 2012

  Responsible for key account management, business development and sustainability marketing and communications in a dual-role for US subsidiary of the Martin Bauer Group. - Managed existing key accounts and developed new business for tea and botanical extracts and herbal teas in the North American food and beverage sector - Developed and launched new website and integrated B2B marketing campaign - Advised customers on sustainable sourcing strategies and third-party certification - Implemented a climate-change mitigation project with key supply-chain partner in Argentina Show less



Rainforest Alliance

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate, Sustainable Value Chains

  • Feb 2008 - May 2011

  - Worked across tea, coffee and cocoa value chains, engaging farmers, traders, brands, retailers and consumers to develop markets for Rainforest Alliance Certified™ products - Collaborated with communications team on the development of B2B marketing materials, toolkits, social media campaigns and media outreach activities - Expanded the Rainforest Alliance Cupping for Quality farmer recognition program (http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/about/events/cupping-for-quality) - Managed RA's participation at key industry tradeshows and trade association meetings including SCAA, NCA, and Natural Products ExpoWest Show less



Slow Food

• Italy
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Project Coordinator

  • Jan 2006 - Oct 2007

  - Organized and led a two-week eco-gastronomy tour of Hungary - Coordinated Hungary's participation at Terra Madre 2006 - Supported the development of guidelines for a new nomination to Slow Food's Ark of Taste - Organized and led a two-week eco-gastronomy tour of Hungary - Coordinated Hungary's participation at Terra Madre 2006 - Supported the development of guidelines for a new nomination to Slow Food's Ark of Taste