More About Our Team

Kelci Zile

Managing Director

Kelci Zile specializes in unlocking innovation via the funding and deployment of sustainability solutions. In addition to her work at Envest, she is the Chief Development Officer of Sound Future (a nonprofit that harnesses the power of live events to test and scale climate solutions), Venture Partner at SNØCAP and sits on the board of University of Washington Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship. Before investing, Kelci led sustainability for AWS Marketplace and served on the Amazon Sustainability Ambassadors Global Board where she co-led an Amazon-wide internal education series. Her expertise includes the circular economy, supply chain emissions reduction, net-zero planning, and nature-based solutions.

Brock Mansfield

Envest Chairman

Brock has made first round investments in multiple emerging environmental market leaders across such sectors as Cell-based Seafood (Blue Nalu), New Materials (Tidal Vision, Algenesis, Tom Tex), E-Commerce (Public Goods), Carbon Markets (Boundless), Circular Economy Brands (Hilos, Simplifyber, Oddli) and Industrial Products (Matter, nVirovate.) He is also founder of Envest, a collaborative global community of early stage environmental funds committed to working together to accelerate capital behind compelling innovations. As Chairman of EnVest, Brock identifies and selects the companies for the annual EnVest EnVision cohort, which collectively have gone to raise more than $1.5 billion in follow on financing. It includes market leaders such as Pure Watercraft, Lilac Solutions, Cruz Foam, Terviva, Gradient, Carbon Upcycling, Lingrove, and Moleaer. Brock is a graduate of Stanford Business School, where he currently serves as a mentor for Stanford Climate Ventures and environmental companies emerging from the Stanford GSB Startup Venture Studio, as well as a finalist judge for the $500,000 Stanford Doerr School Eco-Fellowship grant program. Early career investments include Pitchbook (fintech), Eden Rock (wireless) and OneTrust (cybersecurity).

Jackie Moe

Head of Operations & Programs

Jackie Moe is an experienced operations leader with a track record in enhancing efficiency and driving strategic projects. Her expertise in streamlining workflows and implementing advanced solutions has significantly boosted organizational performance. Jackie is adept at event management, orchestrating impactful events that drive community engagement and advance sustainable solutions. Her active involvement in organizing Pacific Northwest Climate Week and the Seattle Climate Tech Series highlights her ability to connect industry stakeholders and address pressing climate challenges.

Febie Itang

Project Coordinator

Febie is an experienced Project Coordinator known for her efficiency in supporting leaders and optimizing workflows across diverse industries. With a strong background in project management, social media, and client coordination, Febie streamlines processes and ensures seamless operations for her clients.

Nadine Manglangit

Program Assistant

With a background in program management, administration, and executive support, Nadine keeps the wheels on. Her exceptional organizational skills and process-oriented approach help us to juggle meetings across multiple time zones, and ensure our smooth, efficient operations. In prior roles, Nadine successfully co-organized events focused on net-zero initiatives, sustainable energy, and green finance, making her an integral member of our team.

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