Carrie Clayton
Deputy Director
Carrie is a highly knowledgeable non-profit administrator and director with over 15 years of experience in effectively managing internal organization and infrastructure to drive impactful networks. She leads the coordination of international efforts between Climate Action Network Nodes and USCAN members, conducts member connectivity mapping, oversees engagements at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP), co-leads USCAN's Member Catalyzing Grants, and handles logistics, facilitation, and agenda development for the yearly all-member meeting and regional meetings.
Carrie leverages her expertise in facilitation skills and systems thinking to effectively coordinate and execute complex initiatives. Her strategic event planning and facilitation abilities, combined with her holistic and analytical problem-solving approach, empower her to foster collaboration and drive innovation within the organization.
With a degree in Environmental Studies/Biology, Carrie seamlessly integrates her academic background with extensive experience in executing organizational policies, financial management, grant administration, public policy advocacy, logistical coordination, and process optimization - leading to solutions that are grounded in both nature and people.
Having recently returned to the West Coast, Carrie eagerly embraces the opportunity to explore the diverse landscapes surrounding her renewed home. For inquiries regarding network coordination, strategic mapping, COP engagements, catalyzing grants, event planning, facilitation, systems thinking, or accounting-related matters, please feel free to reach out to Carrie.
cclayton [at] usclimatenetwork [dot] org
301-375-0476