At BSR, Carolynn works with the Government and Foundations team to lead BSR’s pursuit, across all areas of expertise, of high-impact grants to accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.
Prior to joining BSR, Carolynn advised the Mayor’s Office of Los Angeles on sustainable transportation policy through an international non-profit called the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy, where she also worked in partnership development to create projects and proposals for people-friendly cities. Prior to that she worked in partnership development for the Rainforest Alliance on their sustainable agriculture, forestry, finance, and tourism efforts in Latin America, Africa, and Asia.
Carolynn has a bachelor’s degree in literature from Carleton College and a master’s in public administration from Columbia University.