Jaclyn Allen
About Jaclyn Allen
Jaclyn Allen is a Senior Manager of ESG at Beyond Meat, with extensive experience in sustainability branding and stakeholder engagement. She previously held leadership roles at GUESS?, Inc. and Salterbaxter, and has a strong academic background in International Relations and Sustainability.
Work at Beyond Meat
Jaclyn Allen serves as the Senior Manager of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) at Beyond Meat, a role she has held since 2023. In this position, she focuses on integrating sustainability practices within the company's operations. Her responsibilities include overseeing ESG reporting and assurance, ensuring that Beyond Meat meets its sustainability goals and communicates its progress effectively.
Previous Experience in Corporate Sustainability
Before joining Beyond Meat, Jaclyn Allen worked at GUESS?, Inc. as the Director of Corporate Sustainability from 2015 to 2022. During her tenure, she developed and implemented sustainability branding initiatives and engaged stakeholders to promote corporate responsibility. She also held the position of Director at Salterbaxter for one year, where she continued to advance sustainability efforts in North America.
Education and Expertise
Jaclyn Allen earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Political Science from the University of California, Davis, where she studied from 2004 to 2008. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a concentration in Sustainability, Society, and Business from USC Marshall School of Business between 2014 and 2016. Her academic background supports her expertise in sustainability branding and stakeholder engagement.
Background in Environmental Consulting
Jaclyn Allen has a diverse background in environmental consulting and public affairs. She worked as a Public Affairs Consultant at URS Corporation from 2013 to 2014 and as an Associate at Conservation Strategy Group from 2011 to 2013. Earlier in her career, she was a Research Analyst at LECG, focusing on Environment and Natural Resources. This experience has equipped her with skills in executive communications and creative problem-solving.
Internship and Early Career Roles
In 2015, Jaclyn Allen gained valuable experience as an Event Operations Intern at Sustainable Brands, where she contributed to the planning and execution of sustainability-focused events. Additionally, she worked as Campaign Staff at BICKER, CASTILLO & FAIRBANKS from 2010 to 2011, which provided her with insights into stakeholder engagement and campaign management.