Rachelle Ames

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.