Carrie Dellesky is the Communications Manager for Cities4Forests. They develop strategies to share success stories and amplify best practices, and to build connections and partnerships for greater impact. Carrie is also the Program and Outreach Manager for Carbon Removal and Industrial Innovation, amplifying research and thought leadership.

Previously at WRI, Carrie was a Project Management Associate and Program Coordinator with the WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities, managing projects and donor relationships to help deliver high-quality, accessible public transit and sustainable urban solutions in cities around the world. Prior to joining WRI, Carrie worked for American University’s Honors Program, managing budgets and coordinating programs. During graduate school, Carrie worked with the Millennium Challenge Corporation in Mongolia, assisting the Environmental and Social Assessment team to implement a hazardous materials and waste management program and to evaluate and manage environmental and social risks and performance.

Carrie holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration from American University and Bachelors degrees in International Studies and Communications from The Ohio State University. They are an avid gardener, crafter, upcycler and cyclist.