Teresa Kennedy

Teresa K. currently serves as a Senior Program Associate at ClimateWorks Foundation, managing a $3.4 million portfolio focused on narrative shifts for the protein transition and overseeing various food and agriculture projects. Previously, Teresa held roles including Program Associate at ClimateWorks, where responsibilities included project planning and securing significant funding, and Latin America Campaigner at the Environmental Investigation Agency, conducting in-depth investigations into deforestation linked to agricultural commodities. Additional experiences encompass fellowships with Rising Organizers and the Clean Energy Leadership Institute, as well as a Communications Consultant position at the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies. Teresa holds a Master's degree in China Studies from Peking University and has completed multiple educational programs, including at Yale and the University of Notre Dame, emphasizing a strong background in environmental policy, research, and advocacy.