CleanTech Alliance
Rachelle Ames is the VP of Economic Development at CleanTech Alliance, where Rachelle leads infrastructure decarbonization economic cluster activities and develops commercialization and entrepreneurship programs. Rachelle also manages partner outreach within the cleantech and innovation ecosystems, along with serving as the Board President for the Cascadia CleanTech Prize. Prior to this role, Rachelle held various positions at Cascadia Venture Acceleration Network, Washington State University, Pacific Science Center, and Palouse Empire Gymnastics, gaining experience in innovation, research engagement, and program collaboration. Rachelle holds a Professional Science Masters in Molecular Biosciences from Washington State University.
CleanTech Alliance
CleanTech Alliance represents over 1,100 member organizations spanning 17 U.S. states and 4 Canadian provinces. Founded in 2007 by business and cleantech leaders, the Alliance facilitates the generation and growth of cleantech-focused companies and jobs, educational programs, research, products, and services. Alliance membership gives businesses the tools to grow their cleantech businesses. The Alliance offers a range of business services and benefits uniquely designed to help businesses gain visibility, access services at a lower cost, and benefit from public policy advocacy. The CleanTech Alliance is the sole provider of the unified voice of the cleantech business sector in public policy, news and events specifically designed to enhance business networks and to inform and educate its membership, policymakers, and citizens.