Ian Chipman
About Ian Chipman
Ian Chipman serves as the Editorial Director at Elemental Excelerator, where he leads communications campaigns focused on climate-tech innovations. He has a background in editorial roles at the American Library Association and holds a BA in Comparative Literature from Northwestern University.
Work at Elemental Excelerator
Ian Chipman has served as the Editorial Director at Elemental Excelerator since 2018. In this role, he develops and executes multi-channel communications campaigns that engage the climate-tech innovation ecosystem. His work involves collaboration with startups, community organizations, investors, and corporate teams. He drives content strategy across various formats, including articles, newsletters, case studies, and digital materials, to showcase the organization's team and projects. Additionally, he leads editorial initiatives that focus on climate-tech innovations, such as solutions for reducing cow-burp emissions and technologies aimed at equity-focused city planning.
Previous Experience at American Library Association
Before joining Elemental Excelerator, Ian Chipman held several editorial positions at the American Library Association. He worked as an Editorial Assistant for Booklist Magazine from 2005 to 2007, followed by a role as Contributing Editor for Booklist Online from 2007 to 2008. He then served as Associate Editor for Booklist Books for Youth from 2008 to 2011, and later as Senior Editor for Booklist Magazine from 2011 to 2012. His experience at the American Library Association spanned a total of six years and provided a foundation for his editorial career.
Education and Expertise
Ian Chipman earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Comparative Literature from Northwestern University, where he studied from 1996 to 2000. His educational background has contributed to his expertise in content development and editorial strategy. This foundation supports his current work in climate-tech communications, allowing him to effectively engage diverse audiences through various media formats.
Editorial Initiatives and Media Strategy
In his role at Elemental Excelerator, Ian Chipman directs national media strategies to connect with new audiences and enhance messaging that promotes thought leadership in the climate-tech sector. He produces a library of videos that feature a diverse range of founders, climate innovations, and industry experts. His initiatives aim to uncover and share insights on emerging technologies and practices that address climate challenges.