Charlie is a Portland, OR-based Dad of two. With experience building philanthropic programs at two different 1% for the Planet Business Members, as well as time spent on the nonprofit side of things, he has a passion for bridging the many gaps between funders and nonprofits, particularly when it comes to trust and shared accountability. Charlie holds a Masters of Nonprofit Leadership from Seattle University and in his spare time he loves doing outdoor things, making stuff up with his kids, and remembering when he used to have time to read sci-fi/fantasy and great nonfiction.
Cotopaxi is a B Corporation that makes adventure travel gear to empower people to see the world and make it better. Our Gear for GoodⓇ promise is to make our products as ethically, sustainably, and durably as possible, while having a positive social, environmental, and economic impact. We dedicate 1% of revenue to the Cotopaxi Foundation, which supports nonprofit partners with proven track records of alleviating poverty. Through our Foundation to date, we have helped more than 4.25 million individuals experiencing extreme poverty.
