Eleanor Allen

Eleanor Allen is the Lead Executive for B Lab Global, a global nonprofit network transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet. Eleanor is a social entrepreneur recognized by the Schwab Foundation, a TEDx speaker, a Water Environment Federation Fellow, and an influential Woman of Water. She serves on the board of Parametrix and the University of Colorado. Eleanor is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and a distinguished alumna of the University of California at Berkeley. She is registered professional engineering and board-certified environmental engineer. Prior to B Lab Global, Eleanor served as the CEO of Water for People, and worked as an engineering consultant for Arcadis and CH2M (now Jacobs). Her passions include mentoring/recruitment/retention for STEM careers, JEDI (justice/equity/diversity/inclusion) and building high-performing multi-cultural teams. She has lived and worked all over the world and speaks several languages. Eleanor’s home is in Denver. She enjoys ultra-cycling, hiking, and exploring Colorado and beyond with her husband, two boys, and two dogs.