Kelsey Chan
About Kelsey Chan
Kelsey Chan serves as the Head of Growth and Strategic Partnerships at Yard Stick PBC, where she focuses on enhancing climate-friendly agricultural practices. With a background in economics from UCLA and experience in various strategic roles, she has significantly contributed to reducing the cost of soil carbon measurement.
Current Role at Yard Stick PBC
Kelsey Chan serves as the Head of Growth and Strategic Partnerships at Yard Stick PBC since 2022. In this role, she focuses on forming strategic partnerships that enhance the impact of climate-friendly agricultural practices. Her work includes initiatives aimed at increasing farmer income while addressing climate change through evidence-based practices. Chan has played a significant role in reducing the cost of soil carbon measurement by over 90%, facilitating the wider adoption of regenerative agricultural practices.
Previous Experience at WeWork
Kelsey Chan worked at WeWork from 2019 to 2020 as part of the Environmental Impact team, focusing on conservation and carbon offsets. During her tenure in the Greater New York City Area, she contributed to sustainability initiatives aimed at reducing the environmental footprint of the organization.
Professional Background in Strategy and Operations
Chan has extensive experience in strategy and business operations. She worked at Better as a Strategy & Business Operations Senior Associate from 2020 to 2021 and later as a Strategy & Business Operations Manager in 2021. Prior to that, she held positions at Bain & Company, where she served as a Senior Associate Consultant and an Associate Consultant, contributing to various strategic projects.
Educational Background
Kelsey Chan studied Economics at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Additionally, she participated in a Study Abroad Program at Fudan University, focusing on International/Global Studies and Chinese. This educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in economic principles and global perspectives.
Internship Experience
Chan has a diverse range of internship experiences that contributed to her professional development. She interned at Acclarent, Inc. (Johnson & Johnson) in Research & Development in 2012, and later held positions at Bank of America Merrill Lynch as a Global Wealth Management Advisory Intern in 2013, and at The Walt Disney Company as a Rewards Program Operations Undergraduate Associate from 2014 to 2015.