Kristen Kleiman, Chair

Ms. Kleiman is a carbon consultant working with organizations looking to better understand the carbon markets. Previously, she was the Chief Investment Officer at The Climate Trust, where she co-led its day-to-day operations. She also managed Climate Trust Capital and its Fund I portfolio. While at The Climate Trust, Ms. Kleiman tracked carbon offset markets and pricing and was responsible for The Climate Trust’s price forecasts and market intel that informed sales strategy and negotiations. She is an institutional investment expert with over 25 years of experience, with particular expertise in sustainable timberland investments. Ms. Kleiman was a member of the Board of Directors for two international forestry companies and a central participant in investment decision-making for two timberland investment management firms.