Alison kelman charm industrial, community engagement manager

Alison Kelman is the Community Engagement Manager at Charm Industrial, a carbon-removal company that generates carbon-rich bio oil from forest residues and permanently sequesters it underground.

Alison came to Charm with a background in conservation work, including many years as the Communications Director at Tompkins Conservation, an American-based nonprofit dedicated to establishing new national parks in Chile and Argentina. She also managed grants and non-profit partnerships for Patagonia and The North Face, all with a focus on supporting conservation efforts as well as establishing equitable access to outdoor spaces. Alison has her BA in History and Journalism from Colorado College, and a Masters in Sustainability Management from Columbia University. Alison is passionate about discovering new innovations at the intersection of wood products and forest health.