Our
Vision
The Rainforest Alliance is creating a more sustainable world by using social and market forces to protect nature and improve the lives of farmers and forest communities.
I wanted to give the peoples, plants, and animals of the rainforest a say in things.
Daniel Katz, Rainforest Alliance Founder
Our founder, Daniel Katz, reflects on the origin of the Rainforest Alliance →
We envision a world where people and nature thrive in harmony.
Our alliance includes everyone from conscious consumers to forest guardians to companies and governments. Together, we can create a better future.
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By bringing diverse allies together, we are making deep-rooted change on some of the most pressing social and environmental issues of our time.
Core Values • Learn more →
Our Approach • Learn more →
Integrity & Accountability • Learn more →
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • Learn more →
Our Leadership
Meet the leaders and board members who guide the Rainforest Alliance’s work for a better future.
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Santiago Gowland
Chief Executive Officer -
Adriana Cortes
Senior Director for South America -
Adam Cox
Chief Financial Officer -
Miguel Angel Laporta
Senior Director for Mesoamerica -
Ruth Newsome
Chief Data & Technology Officer -
Julius Ng’ang’a
Senior Director for East and Southern Africa -
Nadège Nzoyem
Senior Director for West and Central Africa -
Chandra Panjiwibowo
Senior Director for Asia Pacific -
Molly Stark
General Counsel -
Ria Stout
Chief Program Officer -
Gina Wood
Chief Development Officer
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Put your passion for sustainability to work at the Rainforest Alliance. We offer excellent benefits and many opportunities for professional growth.
Learn more about our work
We protect nature and improve the lives of farmers and forest communities.