Jared O'shaughnessy
About Jared O'shaughnessy
Jared O'Shaughnessy serves as the Manager of Corporate Partnerships at Elemental Excelerator, where he fosters collaborations with sustainability-focused corporate partners to advance climate technology. He has a background in finance and administration, as well as experience in legal support and market research.
Current Role at Elemental Excelerator
Jared O'Shaughnessy serves as the Manager of Corporate Partnerships at Elemental Excelerator since 2022. In this role, he engages with sustainability-minded corporate partners to foster innovation in climate technology. His responsibilities include creating high-value engagements that support the deployment of climate tech startups. O'Shaughnessy facilitates partnerships that focus on integrating climate tech solutions into corporate strategies, contributing to the advancement of sustainable practices within the corporate sector.
Previous Experience at Elemental Excelerator
Before his current position, Jared O'Shaughnessy held multiple roles at Elemental Excelerator. He worked as an Analyst in Corporate Partnerships from 2020 to 2022 and then as a Senior Analyst in 2022 for 11 months. During these roles, he developed skills in partnership facilitation and corporate engagement, which laid the groundwork for his current managerial position.
Professional Background in Sustainability
Jared O'Shaughnessy has a diverse professional background that includes significant roles focused on sustainability and climate initiatives. He was a Deep Decarbonization and Equity Fellow at the City of Oakland in 2019, where he worked for five months. Additionally, he served as the Director of Finance and Administration at Herbicide Free Campus for nine months in 2020, contributing to organizational management in the sustainability sector.
Education in Conservation and Resource Studies
Jared O'Shaughnessy earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Conservation and Resource Studies from the University of California, Berkeley, from 2014 to 2018. His education provided him with a strong foundation in environmental science and resource management, equipping him with the knowledge necessary to engage effectively in sustainability-focused roles.
Early Career Experience
In the early stages of his career, Jared O'Shaughnessy gained experience as an Assistant Paralegal at Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc. from 2018 to 2019. He also completed an internship as a Market Research and Analysis Intern at AliveCor Inc. in 2017. These roles contributed to his professional development and understanding of organizational operations.