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The KLA Team

The KLA Team is built on decades of experience working with communities, companies, nonprofits and individuals to advance sustainability. Our expertise ranges from community engagement and storytelling to technical work (GHG inventories and GIS mapping) to developing sustainability, resilience and climate action plans. We work together everyday to serve our local government clients, partnering with them to build the sustainable communities they envision. We do this by delivering affordable tools and services to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and communicate sustainability goals and programs. Our team has expertise in strategic climate action and sustainability planning, sustainability indicator identification and reporting, climate change vulnerability assessments, greenhouse gas accounting, communications and marketing, equity-driven community and stakeholder engagement, change management, facilitation, and training.

Visit our Careers page to see what's available. 

Of course, the best way to get to know us is to work with us. So set up a time for a free, casual chat with us about your community’s needs and how our team can help.

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Kim Lundgren

Chief Executive Officer

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world, Indeed it’s the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead

  • I was elected class comedian of my high school class- I still like to keep lots of witty humor (and sarcasm) in the workplace!
  • Every position I have held since 2001, I was the first to hold it
  • My motto is work hard, play harder
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Kristen Mazza

Director of Operations

“Courage is the price that life exacts for granting peace” - Amelia Earhart 

  • I love horseback riding and recently started jumping.
  • I read books about planetary processes like plate tectonics, mountain building, and geobiology for fun.
  • I’ve adopted two German Shepherd rescue dogs (so far!)
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Mike Steinhoff

Director of Climate Solutions Innovation


“We are called to be architects of the future, not its victims.” — Buckminster Fuller

  • I've worked with plants from single cell algae to trees to advance sustainability
  • Enjoy digital communications and learning, but analog music and photography
  • Felt the cold embrace of a rogue wave from the Southern Ocean
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Annie Suttle

Director of Marketing


“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” — Dr. Seuss, The Lorax

  • Born a tree hugger now raising my own
  • Drama queen
  • Believer in the power of words...and thank-you notes
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Joey Wolongevicz

Climate Communications Manager


“In real life, I assure you, there is no such thing as algebra. ” ― Fran Lebowitz

  • I can sort of play the theremin, the only instrument in the world you play without touching.
  • I once made the dubious decision to run the Cape Cod marathon without training for it.
  • I have a twin sister, and the only trait we share is our eyebrows.
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Margot Paolucci

Sustainability Project Coordinator


 "Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better" - Maya Angelou

  • I am the youngest of 8 siblings.
  • I love doing yoga, cooking, and baking in my spare time.
  • I once did a 30-mile weekend canoe trip. in northern Minnesota
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Extended Team

In addition to our core staff, KLA partners with a variety of outside consultants and interns to round out the team.

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Climate Ambassador Teams

KLA supports Climate Ambassador teams across the country as they support community engagement for climate action planning and implementation in client communities.

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Terri Courtemarche

Terri of Scouter Design has provided graphic design support to KLA and our clients for the last 7 years. You can see her work in the design and layout of many climate action plans and brand packages. She also provides guidance to the KLA team on branding, design trends, accessibility and more. 

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Hannah Byrne

Hannah has consulted with the KLA team since 2021. Her work encompasses a range of graphic design projects, including proposals, fact sheets and social media graphics. She also supports KLA's website development, email marketing and contact management.

Get to Know Us 

We know it's way more engaging to watch a video than read a paragraph, so check these videos out if you want to get to know us and KLA a little better! 

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