How my journey began
ABOUT
ALISON BROWN
Alison is a marketing and communications leader specializing in the intersection of clean technology, corporate responsibility, and brand strategy. She partners with mission-driven organizations to elevate market positioning, build brand authority, and accelerate climate impact through targeted, data-driven marketing initiatives.
Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Alison holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and dual Master’s degrees in Corporate Sustainability Management and Journalism (with honors) from Monash University.
In addition to her marketing and sustainability work, Alison is an accomplished photographer, with a portfolio that captures the intersection of nature, travel, and environmental storytelling. Her photography has been featured in exhibitions and used by outlets such as National Geographic, Rolling Stone, and Tourism Australia, .
She has also contributed to the broader sustainability community through leadership and volunteer roles, including serving as Marketing and Communications Chair for the Women’s Environmental Network (WEN) and supporting The Ocean Cleanup’s early-stage research efforts during a 2015 marine pollution study where she sailed from Hawaii to California.
WHY MARKETING + SUSTAINABILITY?
Alison loves strategic partnership building and helping businesses align their objectives between profit and purpose. She uses her foundation in sustainability in addition to her creative and technical skills help companies build high-impact brands.
EDUCATION
Master of Corporate Sustainability Management, Monash University
Master of Journalism (with Honors), Monash University
Bachelor’s Degree, Environmental Studies, University of California Santa Barbara
SKILLS
GTM strategy development
Sales enablement
Key messaging and strategic positioning
Product marketing
Content marketing
Public relations
Stakeholder engagement
Live event production
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What People Are Saying
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Alison has the rare ability to cover a variety of different technical areas. She has a background and experience in sustainability, as well as experience in marketing and communications. She's worked on a multitude of energy efficiency projects and is very detailed oriented, but also never loses sight of the big picture and the scope of the project. She is a savvy operator who get things moving with little required oversight. Highly recommend Alison!
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— ALEXI L.
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Alison is a reliable and dedicated communications specialist. She also has the ability to multitask demanding special projects and deliver with high results. Alison is also a superb writer, photographer and social media whiz.
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— MADELEINE L.
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We hired Alison to be a Social Media Writer and Content Specialist. She is responsive, maintains high-integrity, and is good at thinking outside the box. She always turns out good content and is an excellent writer. Alison also helps us with our non-profit clients by bringing creative ideas to help those in need.
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— JANETTE L.
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Alison is an extraordinarily competent leader and a valued community advocate. She proved meticulous in her work and dedicated to her goals.
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— CHRISTIAN P.
