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Our Vision

To be a highly value-added resource combining strong financial and project management to empower climate non-profits to bring lasting change to the environment, society, and their local community.


Our Theory of Change

In order to address climate change, there needs to be a strong army of smart and savvy CFOs and PMs, to ensure resources are completely focused on the end goal – saving the world from the effects of climate change – through mitigation, adaptation, migration, devastation, and ultimately, human survival.


Operational Model

We connect nonprofits with our robust financial and project management capabilities, putting us one step closer to saving the world from climate change.

A diagram of Climate CFOs' operational model.

Our Principles & Values

We are committed to our mission to empower climate change nonprofits so we can survive in the face of climate change!

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  • Transparency

    Ensure transparency, ethical guidelines, industry standards, and frankly, honesty in all financial activities and reporting, fostering trust within the organization and prioritizing ethical practices in climate initiatives.

  • Flexibility

    Provide customized financial services around the needs of a nonprofit, allowing it to access best practices and scalable solutions in financial management to support diverse climate projects.

  • Risk Management and Compliance

    Identify and mitigate financial risks, develop contingency plans, minimize legal risks, and ensure compliance with regulations, keeping the organization updated on regulatory changes and proactively addressing risks specific to climate projects.

  • Best Practices in FinTech

    Combine cutting-edge tech and project management, partnering across sectors and engaging with communities and governments to ensure interconnected efforts and enhance nimbleness with real-time data and high-speed financial processing.

  • Collaboration

    Help break down barriers and facilitate better communication and coordination across departments, promoting effective collaboration and strengthening partnerships with local communities, governments, and organizations to enhance climate action.

  • Commitment to Climate Research

    Build a comprehensive climate database to gather and analyze critical information, using data-driven insights to guide actions and strategies while continuously refining methods and creating innovative solutions based on the latest knowledge.

  • Empowering Vulnerable Communities

    Deliver customized, innovative solutions to climate-vulnerable regions, addressing specific needs to help them adapt to rising sea levels and extreme weather, using a collaborative approach to create cohesive and impactful climate initiatives.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

    Value diverse perspectives and inclusive practices as essential to addressing climate change, ensuring all voices are heard, and equitable solutions benefit all communities.


Our Team

Jay Taparia, Executive Director of Climate CFOs

Jay Taparia, CFA

Executive Director

Alek Hoyos, Project Manager and Chief of Staff of Climate CFOs

Alek Hoyos

Projects, Chief of Staff

Mari Flores, Climate CFO of Climate CFOs

Mari Flores

Climate CFO

Melody Lee, Project Associate of Climate CFOs

Melody Lee

Project Associate

Gwen Muljono, Project Associate of Climate CFOs

Gwen Muljono

Project Associate

Joy Yu, Project Associate of Climate CFOs

Joy Yu

Project Associate

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