Kaitlyn Allen
About Kaitlyn Allen
Kaitlyn Allen is the Vice President of ESG at ClimeCo and the Founder of MendIt, Inc. She has extensive experience in corporate social responsibility, sustainability consulting, and immigration legal counseling, and she holds advanced degrees from Trinity University and Georgetown University.
Work at ClimeCo
Kaitlyn Allen serves as Vice President of ESG at ClimeCo, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on environmental, social, and governance strategies, contributing to the company's commitment to sustainability and responsible investment practices.
Education and Expertise
Kaitlyn Allen holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) summa cum laude from Trinity University and a Master of Arts (M.A.) from Georgetown University. She has also studied Sustainable Development and Post-Conflict Change at Augsburg College Center for Global Education. Her educational background supports her expertise in ESG and sustainability.
Background
Kaitlyn Allen has a diverse professional background, including roles at Marathon Oil Corporation, YMCA International Services, and Baylor College of Medicine. She has also worked with the U.S. Department of State in various capacities, including overseas operations and language scholarship programs. Her experience spans corporate social responsibility, legal counseling, and qualitative research.
Achievements
Kaitlyn Allen has received the U.S. Critical Language Scholarship award to study Turkish in 2011. She co-founded the Resilient Business Forum in partnership with the Center for Houston’s Future and serves on the advisory board of the Houston chapter of the Global Shapers, a community of the World Economic Forum. Additionally, she developed MendIt, a circular technology platform that aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Current Initiatives
Kaitlyn Allen is the Founder, President, and CEO of Global Affairs Associates, LLC, a position she has held since 2013. She also founded MendIt, Inc. in 2018, which is planning to launch a consumer app in Houston, Texas. Furthermore, she co-hosts the ESG Decoded podcast, engaging with industry leaders on ESG investing trends.