Our Team
An interdisciplinary problem takes a team with a wide range of expertise. Meet our experts in everything from soil carbon dynamics to sorbents.
Treshia Barclift
Director of Learning and Organizational Development
Treshia establishes and facilitates processes to support work that inspires the C180 team. In her previous position, Treshia provided legal, social, and language access services for immigrants in the Washington metropolitan area. She also holds an MS in organizational development. Treshia is based in DC and spends her free time finding the best culinary experiences.
Erin Burns
Executive Director
As executive director, Erin guides our team as we think big to equitably scale carbon removal and address the climate crisis. She previously worked on energy, labor, and coal worker transition issues in the Senate. She is originally from West Virginia and currently lives in DC with her family. Follow her on Twitter: @erinmburns.
Sifang Chen, PhD
Managing Science and Innovation Advisor
Sifang works to ensure C180’s policy work is informed by the most up-to-date science and industry knowledge. She has previously worked in science policy, biotechnology, and nanotechnology and holds a BS from the University of British Columbia and PhD from the University of Washington. Based in Bethesda, Maryland, Sifang enjoys hiking and good coffee.
Alayna Chuney, Esq.
Deputy Director of Environmental Justice
Alayna is a key player in Carbon180’s environmental justice work, pushing equity considerations across land and tech-based carbon removal policy. An attorney in the state of Maryland, Alayna received her JD from Western Michigan University and BA from Michigan State. Based in Washington, DC, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and son.
Gloria Dabek
Managing Policy Advisor
Gloria advises on Carbon180’s land-based carbon removal policy, leveraging her background in food and agriculture policy and advocacy. She holds a BA in public policy from Duke University and currently lives in DC where she can always be found with her nose in a book.
Mo Dailey
Managing Director of Programs
Mo oversees programmatic teams at C180, providing subject matter expertise and strategic guidance to team leads. She previously worked as a senior vice president at The Wilderness Society. Based in DC, she's a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer and, in her downtime, loves hanging out with her two cats and spending quality time with her partner.
Nasya Dodson
Environmental Justice Advisor
Nasya supports C180’s growing work around equitable and just carbon removal policy. She has previously worked in climate justice and environmental technology policy and holds a JD from Howard University. Based in Atlanta, Nasya enjoys workplace comedies and her two dogs.
Maya Glicksman
Senior Policy Advisor
Maya uses her background in earth science to advance C180’s land policy work across both agriculture and forestry. After hours, you can find her practicing yoga and growing things in Washington, DC.
Brit Groucutt
Managing Director of Strategy and Operations
Brit shepherds cross-functional projects and helps develop and execute C180's strategy. Prior to joining the team, she held various administrative positions in the C-suites of major academic healthcare institutions. Brit resides in the suburbs of Baltimore, Maryland with her husband, two sons, and two mini Australian Shepherd puppies.
Ashlynn Hall
Managing Policy Advisor
Ashlynn supports the tech policy team by navigating intersections of direct air capture technology and community welfare. With a dual BA in Political Science and Economics from the University of Houston, she works to shape policies that integrate innovation with the well-being of our communities. When not immersed in tech policy, you'll find her strolling through Houston, supporting local theater, and munching on seaweed snacks.
Kajsa Hendrickson
Deputy Director of Policy
Kajsa works on technology-based carbon removal policy using her background in renewable energy, utility engagement, and sustainability consulting. She holds a BA from Washington State University and an MA in Peace and Justice Studies from the University of San Diego. Kajsa calls Salt Lake City home and is happiest in the wilderness.
Courtni Holness
Senior Policy Advisor
Courtni supports the team’s tech-based carbon removal policy. She holds a BE in earth system science and environmental engineering from The City College of New York. Before C180, she led research that informed conservation efforts to preserve biodiversity in eastern Mexico’s montane forests. Courtni loves listening to music and creating playlists in her free time.
Anu Khan
Entrepreneur in Residence
As an entrepreneur in residence, Anu is building the open-source measurement and standards infrastructure needed to support a just, equitable, and highly accountable CDR industry. She previously led science and innovation at Carbon180. Her past work also includes philanthropic grant-making at Founders Pledge and electrochemistry research at Northwestern and Caltech.
Peggy Kiernan
Senior Managing Development Advisor
Peggy supports the implementation of Carbon180’s fundraising plan, previously having worked in fundraising for racial justice and voting rights, international development, and higher education organizations. She is based in Atlanta and loves spending time outside with her family.
Ugbaad Kosar
Director of Environmental Justice
Ugbaad leads Carbon180's environmental justice program, ensuring equity and justice are at the forefront of the organization's work. Ugbaad holds a dual MS in forest sciences and renewable resource management from the University of Alberta and the University of Freiburg and a BS from Carleton University. She lives in Washington, DC.
Gretchen Kroh, PhD
Managing Policy Advisor
Gretchen advises on land carbon removal policy for agricultural systems with a focus on the US Rocky Mountains. She previously worked on climate and innovation policy at USDA's Office of the Chief Scientist and holds a BS from St. Edward’s University and a PhD from Colorado State University. Gretchen is based in Bozeman, Montana and enjoys spending time in the mountains.
Alyson Lee
Managing Government Affairs Advisor
Alyson uses her political advocacy experience to build effective relationships with stakeholders and advance C180’s mission. She holds a BS in environmental science from North Carolina State University and an MS in sustainability from Virginia Tech. Based in Washington, DC, Alyson spends her free time experimenting with new recipes.
Charlotte Levy, PhD
Managing Science and Innovation Advisor
Charlotte keeps the organization informed on the latest science for carbon removal. Previously, she worked on bioenergy, land use and management, and remote sensing in academia and government. She can be found at home in Washington, DC, doting on the citrus trees on her front step.
Ana Little-Saña
Senior Communications Associate
As a member of the communications team, Ana supports Carbon180’s work to elevate carbon removal solutions. She comes to the climate space having previously worked at a digital agency driving results for nonprofits and political campaigns. Ana is based in Washington, DC and can be found enjoying green spaces and training for open water swim races.
Londyn Marshall
Deputy Director of Government Affairs
Londyn leverages her experience in political advocacy and fundraising to forward C180’s federal policy goals. She graduated from the University of Kentucky with a degree in political science. In her spare time, she enjoys reading (FEC filings, among other literature) and sipping on red wine. Londyn is based in Washington, DC.
John Milko
Senior Managing Policy Advisor
John supports C180's efforts to accelerate the development and deployment of tech-based carbon removal solutions through federal procurement initiatives. Before joining the team, he helped advance clean procurement policies for industrial materials as a member of Third Way's Climate and Energy Program. When not working on ways to address climate change, he is likely chasing after one of his two kids in downtown Charleston, SC.
Nhu Phung
Senior Learning and Organizational Development Associate
Bringing a blend of experiences from startups and higher education, Nhu helps manage organizational processes at Carbon180. Prior to joining, Nhu conducted research on eco-anxiety, climate literacy, and Arctic policy at Brown University. She is most happy spending her free time roaming the woods, making tea, and splashing in the sea.
Emily Reich
Deputy Director of Communications
Emily leads our communications work across the organization. She previously worked at a sustainability think tank and before that a healthy snacks brand. She is based in New York and drinks iced coffee all year round.
Angie Sabin
Director of Finance and Administration
Angie oversees and helps execute Carbon180’s finance and administrative systems and manages C180’s budget. She has previously held C-level finance and operations roles at nonprofit organizations and is based in Portland, Oregon. She spends her free time playing in a band, crafting, gardening, dancing, and being obsessed with her dog, Walter.
Patrick Sanders
Director of Development
Patrick secures resources and stewards relationships with stakeholders to help advance C180’s mission. Prior to joining the team, Patrick worked in university fundraising for schools of law, medicine, nursing, and public health. Based in Washington, DC, he enjoys walking the city with his husband and son.
Samhita Saquib
Senior Managing Policy Advisor
Samhita leads Carbon180's policy strategy and engagement on carbon removal infrastructure. Prior to joining the team, she worked in environmental consulting and urban planning. Samhita holds a BA in Environmental Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She is currently based in Washington, DC. Samhita loves boba, Thai food, succulents, and crafting very elaborate costumes.
Jackie Smith
Senior Managing Finance and Administration Advisor
Jackie uses her accounting and grant management background to support these functions within Carbon180. Prior to joining C180, Jackie worked with community-based organizations to apply and manage grant programs at the federal, state, university, and foundation levels. Based in Washington, DC, in her spare time, Jackie can be found in nature, listening to music, or in her element — cooking in a beautiful kitchen.
Sasha Stashwick
Director of Policy
Sasha leads tech policy at Carbon180. Before joining the team, she worked for 15 years on climate and clean energy policy at NRDC, most recently as the director of industrial policy. She is based in NYC and mom to an energetic second grader.
Vanessa Suarez
Managing Environmental Justice Advisor
Vanessa works on federal policy across land-based and technological carbon removal with an emphasis on environmental justice. She holds a BS in conservation and resource studies from UC Berkeley, and prior to C180 she worked on environmental justice policy and rangeland soil carbon storage research. In her free time she loves dancing salsa. Follow her on Twitter: @VMSPerez.
Eric O. Sutton III
Senior Managing Environmental Justice Advisor
Eric leads C180's environmental justice regranting initiative and supports our team developing equitable and just policies. He previously worked at Climateworks Foundation where he facilitated collaborations and projects between some of the world's largest climate donors. While based in Chicago, Eric is an avid Indiana Pacers fan, a lover of soul music and a foodie.
Tracy Yu
Managing Communications Associate
Tracy supports the execution of Carbon180’s communications strategy. She holds a BS in journalism and previously worked at a creative digital agency driving impact for campaigns and nonprofits. She now resides in DC where she dabbles in yoga and creative writing.
Cristel Zoebisch
Deputy Director of Policy
Cristel’s focus is federal agriculture policy that supports carbon removal, informed by her previous work on conservation and climate policy solutions for sustainable farmers and ranchers. Cristel holds a BA in Economics from the University of Texas at Austin and an MA in Food Studies from New York University. She is based in Baltimore, Maryland and enjoys hiking with her family.
Our Board
Meet the powerhouses helping Carbon180 set strategy and stay on course.
Keely Anson
Director
Keely Anson started her career as a health and wellness coach in Southern California after graduating from UCLA. She moved to the Bay Area to work with some of the most illuminating minds and legacy investors at Kleiner Perkins. After spending time at the health-care technology company, Collective Health, she went on to lead investments, philanthropy and political giving at Incite, the family office of Matt Rogers (co-founder of Nest). Keely is currently an investor with Collaborative Fund leading their Shared Future Fund, which provides rapid, catalytic funding and useful resources to early-stage entrepreneurs working to solve the global climate crisis. Keely finds the most joy running or cycling through sunny Southern California with her husband, terrier and toddler.
Roxanne D. Brown
Director
Roxanne Brown has served United Steelworkers from its Legislative and Policy Office in Washington, DC for 22 years, the past two as USW International Vice President at Large. She has extensive experience in policy around manufacturing, defense, energy, and the environment.
Roxanne was a founding Steering Committee member of the BlueGreen Alliance and is a member of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists. She serves on the boards of the National Endowment for Democracy, The League of Conservation Voters, Georgetown University’s Institute of International Economic Law, and the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Direct Air Capture Advisory Council. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Roxanne was raised in White Plains, New York.
Gabriel Kra
Managing Director
Gabriel Kra co-founded Prelude Ventures in 2013, after almost 25 years as an investor, entrepreneur, scientist, and activist. He is responsible for overseeing the firm’s investments in advanced energy, food and agriculture, transportation and logistics, advanced materials and manufacturing, and advanced computing.
Gabriel serves on the Board of Directors for Ebb Carbon, Electric Hydrogen, Form Energy, Lightship, Meridian Clean Energy, PostScript Media, Renew Financial, Ripple Foods, Sense, and Trove and he has oversight for Prelude’s investments in Catalog NDA, Koloma, Metalenz, Mill Industries, Natron Energy, Nyriad, Scoop, Spark Thermionics and Thrilling. Gabriel also serves on the Board of Directors of Activate and The CREO Syndicate, and on the advisory board for Prime Coalition.
Erin Burns
Director
In addition to leading the organization as executive director, Erin has served on the Board since 2021.
Our Values
One Boat
We work hard to ensure that we are rowing in one direction as a team, aligning our work and resources to shared goals.
Pencil to Pen
We think critically, do our research, and weigh multiple options. Then, we commit to move to action.
Win and Lose Together
When one of us succeeds, we all win. When we encounter challenges, we determine how best to redirect the energy and resources of the team to solve them.
Person in the Professional
Our team is composed of real people with real passions, interests, and needs, within and outside of our work. To be our best and most productive selves at work, we believe we need to care for ourselves and others.
Make Space, Share Space
We believe in making space for all voices to be heard, within our team and our broader work — particularly and especially voices historically disenfranchised and disproportionately impacted by the effects of climate change.
Be a Window, Not a Door
We’re committed to transparency and shining light on how and why decisions are made. We are honest with one another, ask for clarity, and operate with integrity to build a culture of trust.
Grow the Braintrust
We are committed to constantly learning and staying up to speed on the science of our field. We work to grow our knowledge, sharpen our skills, and bring great minds to the field of carbon removal.