Katie Sundstrom
About Katie Sundstrom
Katie Sundstrom is an Associate City Lead and Sales Manager at Choco, where she focuses on creating a sustainable global food system. She has a background in Environmental Science and Sustainability, with experience in various roles related to sustainability and sales across multiple organizations.
Current Role at Choco
Katie Sundstrom serves as the Associate City Lead and Sales Manager at Choco, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she contributes to the company's mission of creating a transparent and sustainable global food system. She is part of a team that is supported by prominent global tech investors, including Coatue, Bessemer, Left Lane, and Insight Partners. Her responsibilities involve overseeing sales strategies and initiatives that align with Choco's sustainability goals.
Previous Experience at Choco
Before her current position, Katie worked at Choco as a Sales Associate for six months in 2021. During this time, she gained valuable experience in sales operations and customer engagement, which laid the groundwork for her subsequent advancement within the company.
Education and Expertise
Katie Sundstrom studied at the University of Southern California, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Studies with a minor in Business Finance from 2016 to 2020. She also attended the University of Melbourne for 11 months in 2019, focusing on Environmental Science. Her educational background equips her with a strong understanding of sustainability and business practices.
Professional Background in Sustainability
Katie has a diverse professional background in sustainability. She worked as a Sustainability Coordinator and later as a Sustainability Associate at The Future Reference from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she served as a Sustainable Garden Intern at EnrichLA in 2018 and as a Hydroponic Farmer at Farm.One for three months in the same year. These roles reflect her commitment to sustainable practices and her interest in the intersection of business and sustainability.
Early Career and Internships
Katie began her career with internships that provided foundational experience. She worked as a Paid Intern at Online Trading Academy in 2017 for three months and served as a Library Assistant at the University of Southern California from 2017 to 2020. These early roles contributed to her professional development and understanding of organizational operations.