Joel Paque

Joel Paque is an experienced leader in fundraising and partnerships, currently serving as the Head of Fundraising and Partnerships, US at Climate Arc since February 2024. Prior to this role, Joel held various leadership positions at Impact Observatory from November 2020 to February 2024, specializing in business development and policy outreach. Joel's extensive background at The Nature Conservancy includes roles such as Director of Conservation Finance Policy and Partnerships, Deputy Director for Cities, and Senior Policy Advisor for the Global Cities program, demonstrating a strong focus on conservation finance and city resiliency initiatives. Earlier experience includes serving as Deputy Policy Director for the US Global Leadership Coalition and Manager in the Office of the CEO at Counterpart International. Joel holds a Master's degree in Environmental Policy & Planning from Tufts University and a Bachelor's degree in English and History from Trinity University.