Rachel Engstrand

Rachel Engstrand holds a title in Applied Science and plays a crucial role in applying innovative technologies such as computer vision and satellite imagery to enhance funding for effective reforestation and conservation projects. She is a key member of a fully remote team whose work supports a company that leverages satellite data and artificial intelligence to enable businesses to confidently invest in nature. This company, where Rachel works, has the backing of prominent investors like Bill Gates’ BEV, Chris Sacca’s LowerCarbon, and Amazon Climate Pledge. It serves high-profile customers including Amazon, Airbnb, Netflix, and Nespresso. The company has evaluated over 150 forest carbon projects across 14 countries and has developed its own projects, known as Pachama Originals, in Brazil, Mexico, and the United States. Additionally, it offers a marketplace for purchasing carbon credits and provides related services, using proprietary methods and models to validate and evaluate these credits and projects.