Beth Jensen

Beth Jensen serves as the Chief Impact Officer at Textile Exchange, leading the Climate & Nature Impact department, which focuses on impact data, tools, research, and policy initiatives aimed at promoting sustainability in the textile industry. Jensen has held roles as Senior Director, Climate and Nature Impact at Portland State University and as an adjunct professor for graduate programs in sustainability and outdoor products. Previously, Jensen held the position of Director of Sustainable Materials and Products at VF Corporation, where responsibilities included creating a corporate-level sustainable materials vision. Earlier career experience includes leadership roles at the Outdoor Industry Association, where Jensen facilitated collaborative sustainability efforts across the industry, and account management for natural and organic products at Effect Partners. Academic credentials include an MBA in Sustainability and Entrepreneurship from the University of Colorado Boulder and a BA in Communications, Sociology, and Management Studies from St. Olaf College.