BECKY ASSELIN

Becky formerly worked for Westmont College’s Center for Social Innovation and has traveled extensively to advise mission driven organizations. She is passionate about seeing businesses harness the power of stakeholder consideration and human rights advocacy. She holds a B.A in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Westmont College and a Certificate in Sustainable Business Strategy from Harvard University Online and is currently pursuing her MSc in International Development at The London School of Economics. Becky loves working directly with people and organizations to help them achieve their personal and professional aspirations. As a former professional track and field athlete, Becky cultivates a positive, collaborative, and hardworking atmosphere at Everoot. Becky spends her free time leading youth group at her church, running, and surfing with her husband.

AVERY YOUNG

Avery has sustainability experience in both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors and is apt at working with business leaders to amplify their positive impact. She has an intimate knowledge of B Corp certification standards and supports B Lab as an external verifier in the Outside Verification pilot program. With a B.A in Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship from Westmont College and a Certificate in Sustainable Business Strategy from Harvard University Online, Avery is dedicated to using business as a tool to address social & environmental problems. Currently, Avery is pursuing her M.S. in Sustainability Management at Columbia University. Avery has a love for the outdoors and spends her time outside of the office guiding backpacking trips, playing beach volleyball, and kayaking with her husband.

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NATALIE COLVIN

Natalie is a lifelong environmental advocate who has built her career around a passion for making the world a better place. After studying Development Anthropology and Latin American studies in college, Natalie took her community building skills to Central America where she worked with underserved youth for three years. After moving back to the US, she earned a Sustainable Business MBA. Natalie went on to expand her career in the outdoor industry with a focus on helping products and brands be more sustainable. She has worked with pioneering brands like Patagonia, Teva, The Renewal Workshop, and Toad&Co. Natalie has extensive experience building corporate ESG (environmental social governance) strategies, establishing and managing corporate/nonprofit partnerships, and communicating social and environmental impact programs both for for-profit businesses and nonprofits. Natalie is always exploring. She loves surfing, backpacking, rock climbing, trail running and making gourmet s’mores around a campfire. 

SAM LORDEN

As a Business Major at Westmont College, Sam believes that business is a powerful tool that can be used for good. He grew up in the mountains of Colorado, and his first jobs included farming, ranching, and guiding. He previously interned with Everoot as an Impact Research intern and continued with our team on the operations side. Sam loves to ski, fly fish, mountain bike, and surf. 

REGAN STRUTNER

Regan is a filmmaker and photographer with a passion for storytelling. Her camera is her tool to make an impact by sharing meaningful stories of organizations and individuals around the world. With a B.S. in Intercultural Studies, Regan enjoys deeply listening and diving into other’s stories. Regan is also passionate about serving locally in San Diego where she is an advocate for foster youth. When she’s not editing, Regan loves hiking, surfing, playing soccer, and spending time with her husband and one year old son.

NATALIE RUIZ

Social Impact Advisor

Natalie has a heart for the marginalized and actively seeks justice in every aspect of her life. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Because of Hope, a nonprofit with the mission to empower widows and orphans in Uganda. Natalie holds a B.A in Business Economics with an emphasis in Accounting from the University of Santa Barbara. When shes not working, Natalie is inspiring women to pursue their passions, serving with with her husband at their local church or running at the beach.

KIAH JORDAN

Financial Advisor

With a B.A in Business Economics and Spanish from Westmont College and an M.S. in Social Entrepreneurship from USC, Kiah offers a rich perspective to Everoot. He is the Founder and leading Impact Strategist of Impact Family Office where he provides financial insight through the lens of social impact. He is also the CFO of Parker Clay, an Adjunct Professor at Westmont and is actively involved with a number of organizations in Santa Barbara. Kiah is a father of three and spends his weekends coaching soccer and teaching Sunday school.

LAWRENCE GLASNER

Legal Advisor

Larry is an attorney, musician, author and advocate for international reconciliation. With a B.A from Oral Roberts University, M.B.A from the University of Southern California and Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine Law School, Larry brings a breadth of wisdom. He is currently a practicing attorney and partner in GlasnerHouse Media where he and his daughter write screenplays and novels that bring redemptive stories to life. Larry, his wife and three daughters are actively involved in ministry and constantly seeking opportunities to serve.