Lauren Weston

As the Executive Director of Acterra, a nonprofit organization that empowers residents to take environmental action, I lead a team of passionate and dedicated professionals who deliver science-backed programs and services in the areas of climate change, electrification/energy, transportation, and food/waste. With nearly 20 years of experience as a consultant, founder, and executive in the nonprofit sector, I have developed expertise in both operations and fund development planning, and implementation, as well as a deep commitment to collaboration and partnership. I have successfully secured and managed multiple grants, donations, and contracts from various sources, including foundations, corporations, individuals, and government agencies. I have also launched and grown several initiati...