John Goedschalk

John Goedschalk is an accomplished leader in climate and environmental sustainable development with extensive experience spanning over a decade. Currently serving as a Climate Lab Fellow at Summit Impact and as the Founder and CEO of BioTara, John leverages prior corporate expertise and environmental insights to connect local forest holders to global markets. Additional roles include Chief Strategic Advisor at RegenIntel and Founder and CEO of Climate Change Advisory Services, which focuses on specialized consultancy for climate change mitigation and sustainable development. Previous leadership experiences encompass Executive Director at Conservation International Suriname and Director/CEO of the Climate Compatible Development Agency. John holds an MBA in Financial Management from TIAS School for Business and Society and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Beloit College.