Caelin Weiss
About Caelin Weiss
Caelin Weiss is a Development and Partnerships Specialist at Amazon Watch, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in global studies and anthropology, with experience in environmental nonprofit fundraising and a commitment to supporting Indigenous communities.
Work at Amazon Watch
Caelin Weiss has been serving as a Development and Partnerships Specialist at Amazon Watch since 2021. In this role, she utilizes her extensive background in Salesforce management to enhance the organization’s fundraising and partnership efforts. Her work focuses on supporting Indigenous leaders and communities, aligning with Amazon Watch's mission to protect the Amazon rainforest and its Indigenous inhabitants. Weiss combines her expertise in creative communications and research to further conservation initiatives, employing an innovative and data-driven approach.
Previous Experience in Nonprofit Sector
Before joining Amazon Watch, Caelin Weiss worked as a Development Coordinator at the Oregon Natural Desert Association from 2018 to 2021. In this role, she contributed to environmental nonprofit fundraising efforts. Additionally, she held positions as a Research Assistant at Colby College's Latin American Studies Department from 2014 to 2015, and as an Intern at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey in 2015. She also gained experience as a Research Intern in the Predator Ecology Lab at the University of Washington in 2017.
Education and Expertise
Caelin Weiss earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Global Studies with minors in Anthropology and Environmental Studies from Colby College, completing her studies from 2012 to 2016. She furthered her education at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, where she focused on Global Studies and Anthropology, including a Semester of Spanish Study Abroad in 2014. Her academic background emphasizes Latin American studies, environmental science, and nonproliferation of weapons of mass destruction, which informs her professional work.
Background and Interests
Caelin Weiss grew up on Abenaki land in Vermont, which has influenced her commitment to supporting Indigenous communities. She has a strong interest in decolonizing fundraising practices within the nonprofit sector. Outside of her professional pursuits, Weiss enjoys painting and spending time by a river, as well as engaging in crossword puzzles. Her personal interests reflect a connection to nature and a creative approach to problem-solving.
Achievements in Environmental Fundraising
Since 2018, Caelin Weiss has been actively involved in environmental nonprofit fundraising, focusing on innovative strategies to support conservation efforts. Her work at Amazon Watch and previous organizations has contributed to various initiatives aimed at protecting ecosystems and advocating for Indigenous rights. Weiss's professional approach is characterized by responsiveness and a commitment to data-driven decision-making, which enhances her effectiveness in the field.