Berry Kennedy
About Berry Kennedy
Berry Kennedy serves as the Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Operations at Terraformation Inc. She has a diverse background in operations and strategy, having held key positions at various organizations, including Built Technologies and Uber, and possesses expertise in sustainable business models and ecosystem restoration.
Work at Terraformation
Berry Kennedy serves as the Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Operations at Terraformation Inc. since 2021. In this role, she oversees operational strategies and implementation to support the company's mission in ecosystem restoration and carbon credit generation. Her leadership focuses on developing business models that enhance forest restoration efforts and ensure the delivery of high-quality carbon credits.
Previous Experience at Built Technologies
Prior to her current role, Berry Kennedy worked at Built Technologies as the Vice President of Operations and Strategy from 2019 to 2021 in the Greater Nashville Area, TN. During her tenure, she contributed to the company's operational efficiency and strategic growth initiatives, leveraging her expertise in operational management.
Background in Environmental Conservation
Berry Kennedy has a background in environmental conservation, having worked at Fondo Mexicano para la Conservación de la Naturaleza, A.C. from 2008 to 2011. In this position, she focused on development and strategic projects, gaining experience in payments for ecosystem service projects in collaboration with Mexico’s National Environmental Fund. This role laid the foundation for her ongoing commitment to sustainability.
Education and Expertise
Berry Kennedy holds a Bachelor of Arts from Yale University, completed in 2008, and a dual degree of MBA/MS from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business and the School of Natural Resources and the Environment, achieved between 2011 and 2014. Her education has equipped her with a strong foundation in sustainable systems and global sustainable enterprise, enhancing her expertise in developing business models for forest restoration.
Early Career and Initial Experience
Berry Kennedy gained initial experience in ecosystem restoration by working on her family's organic sheep farm. This early exposure to sustainable agricultural practices informed her later work in environmental conservation. Additionally, she held various roles, including a Student Consultant at Clinton Health Access Initiative and The Dow Chemical Company, where she applied her skills in real-world projects.