Alana Pacheco, the sustainability virtuoso of Los Angeles, is not just a carbon market connoisseur; she"s a force of nature—quite literally! As the Chief Operating Officer at the Ecosystem Services Market Consortium (ESMC), Alana orchestrates innovative strategies that would make even Mother Nature nod in approval. With over three years of impactful tenure at ESMC, she has transformed partnerships and project development into an art form, proving that saving the planet can be both profitable and trendy.

Before dazzling us with her eco-savvy prowess at ESMC, Alana honed her operational wizardry at Cold Picnic in New York, where she crafted efficiencies that made supply chains sing. She holds a Master’s degree from The University of Edinburgh, where her dissertation on greenhouse gas emissions read like an environmental thriller—captivating yet alarming!

Alana"s journey began with a Bachelor"s from Barnard College and Columbia University, where she was not only academically brilliant but also social butterfly extraordinaire in Kappa Alpha Theta. Her hands-on experience as a livestock apprentice in Connecticut showcased her commitment to regenerative agriculture before it became fashionable.

When she"s not busy saving the world one carbon credit at a time or managing multiple projects simultaneously like a pro juggler on caffeine, you might find Alana curating sustainable dinner parties that are equal parts delicious and conscientious. Armed with charm and intellect, she is redefining what it means to be an eco-warrior in style!