Alissa is deeply committed to addressing the social and environmental challenges facing our communities and planet. Known for her creative and strategic thinking, Alissa has spent two decades in the nonprofit sector building the systems and teams that bring big ideas to life.
Alissa earned an MBA from the executive program at NYU Stern School of Business, specializing in both Strategy and Sustainable Business & Innovation. She also holds an MA in Education from Loyola Marymount University, and a BA in Psychology and Latin American & Caribbean Studies from the University of Michigan.
At Canopy, Alissa ensures Canopals are rowing in the same direction to transform unsustainable supply chains and promote forest conservation and community rights.
More about me
I live in Brooklyn, NY with my wife, children, and a rescue pup named Ada Twist Scientist. On weekends, you can find all of us at the Prospect Park farmer’s market visiting my brother’s flower stand.
Why forests are important to me
“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.” — Rachel Carson
Why Canopy
At Canopy, we think outside the box (literally) and work with companies to make change. We know that change can be hard, and we are committed to collaborative problem-solving to innovate, identify, and implement the solutions that ensure our planet and its people are healthy.
Ask me about
What’s on your travel bucket list? What’s a must-read book for my [fill in the blank] year-old? Where should I go for dinner in Brooklyn?
What ruffles my feathers
Greenwashing, stepping on Legos.
