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The Team

A profile photo of Michelle, whose carbon footprint is 22.1 tonnes of CO2 annually
Michelle Li
Founder | New York, US

Michelle launched her career in Silicon Valley where she worked for some of the biggest names in tech including Jawbone, Salesforce, and DocuSign. A proponent for making sustainability the new norm, Michelle founded clever carbon to help teach people about carbon footprint in a hip, fun, and relatable way. She believes a carbon literate society is one where transparency and accountability will flourish and one worth striving for. Join her in a fun and engaging feel-good session that will leave your employees fulfilled and inspired! See more here!

A profile photo of Shannon, whose carbon footprint is 17.9 tonnes of CO2 annually
Shannon Hone
Research Analyst | North Dakota, US

Shannon Hone is joining our team as a Research Analyst! She’s excited to share what she discovers about carbon emissions, energy consumption trends, and countries’ biodiversity and climate justice initiatives. Her annual carbon footprint is 17.9 tonnes! Fun fact: she has a dream of someday being an investor/partner at a biodynamic vineyard.

A profile photo of Hugo, whose carbon footprint is 9.7 tonnes of CO2 annually
Hugo Lakin
Climate Research Analyst | London, UK

Hugo: Having graduated in Economics from the University of Manchester, I have worked across Operations, Sales and Product for 6 years. For the last 3 years I have been running a food startup which I founded during the first lockdown, but now I am looking to move into the climate space.

A profile photo of Nour, whose carbon footprint is 13.1 tonnes of CO2 annually
Nour EL Mansari
Coffee Menu Product Manager | New Bedford, US

I'm Nour, and I’m an NYU (上海) alumna who majored in Interactive Media Arts and Business. I have studied across Shanghai, London, and NYC and acquired 2y+ of experience working for various start-ups based in those cities. Whether it is product design and management, impact strategy or market research, my adaptability & resourcefulness enable me to tackle various projects in an efficient manner. Through my work, I’ve discovered that my passions lie between technology, design, & sustainability.

A profile photo of David, whose carbon footprint is 15.8 tonnes of CO2 annually
David Lyons
Event Partnerships | Brooklyn, New York

David: I’m an infinitely curious adventurer that’s always seeking type-2 fun. I bounce back and forth between dreaming about the mountains and also diving into the grit and energy of city life. I’ve been leaning harder into my city side lately while living in NYC for the past 6ish years… but I always find time to jump in a lake/river/ocean whenever possible

I love a good dance party, am highly critical of Mexican food in NYC, and need to learn how to say “No” more… but that time may come later in life…

My career has taken me from being a Tour Guide at the Tesla factory to selling software at Looker and Google. Lately I am seeking to combine my enormous passion for sustainability with my experience in Business Development and Sales. Excited to support and help grow Clever Carbon’s partnerships and programs!

A profile photo of Merissa, whose carbon footprint is 14.8 tonnes of CO2 annually
Merissa Quek
Research Analyst | Hong Kong

Merissa: Merissa started life as a lawyer in Singapore and ended up as a banker in Hong Kong (via a circuitous route that also involved working as a freelance photographer in Korea). Protection of the environment, and particularly the ocean, is a passion project, but she believes this should be a consideration in every decision made by every individual.

A profile photo of Kelsey, whose carbon footprint is 20.2 tonnes of CO2 annually
Kelsey Speal
Product Marketing | New York

Kelsey: Kelsey has 8+ years of marketing experience in financial services – and a passion for the environment. With a drive to make a change, she co-found and was on the leadership team of the environmental stewardship employee resource group at her last organization, inspiring and motivating fellow colleagues to take positive climate action. She graduated from NYU Stern School of Business and resides in New York City.

A profile photo for Ben, whose carbon footprint is only 3.6 tonnes of CO2 annually. Wow!
Ben Wilde
Developer | The Philippines

Ben is as OG as it gets! He created our Awwward-nominated site, and is the brains behind our 2 min carbon footprint quiz!

Check out Ben's personal website here!