Bobbie Jo Kelso

Bobbie Jo leads strategic revenue growth for AIGCC and IGCC, including building long-term relationships with foundations, governments, multilateral institutions, corporations and others across Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and globally.

She has over 15 years’ experience in fundraising and business development in the not-for-profit, climate, and sustainability sectors. She has mobilized more than $150 million for conservation and climate.

Previously, Bobbie Jo held senior positions at international organizations such as Pacific Environment, where she led development across the Pacific Rim, and Conservation International, where she served as Executive Director and headed external affairs for a global investment fund. She has led investment, partnership, resource mobilization, and communications strategies in over 20 countries.

She holds a BA in Journalism from San Diego State University and is a Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE).