VIRTUAL PROFESSIONAL-IN-RESIDENCE

EXPERTISE

climate change

climate innovation (climate tech)

blue economy (ocean tech/blue tech)

research development

technology innovation

entrepreneurship

venture capital

impact investing

sustainability

business strategy

market analysis

policy analysis

Doreen Wong

Doreen (Dory) Wong is a passionate advocate for social entrepreneurs and their solutions, with over 12 years of diverse experience spanning Fortune 500 companies, governments, nonprofits, universities, incubators, accelerators, and venture capital firms.

As an ocean and climate expert, Doreen has helped organizations secure funding and advance their climate and DEIJA (diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and accessibility) initiatives. At Sustainable Ocean Alliance and Seabird Ventures, she oversaw one of the U.S.’s first ocean-based climate solutions accelerator programs and guided ocean investments. Doreen provided strategic support to 56 ocean tech startups, enhancing their positive impacts on climate and ocean health.

Doreen serves on the Board of Diversity VC and is actively involved in various climate and VC/innovation-focused networks. Based in O’ahu, Hawai’i, she bridges global and local initiatives, specializing in climate innovation, ocean conservation, venture building, impact investing, and DEIJA initiatives. Doreen leverages her unique blend of public and private sector experience to foster deeper connections across ocean and climate innovation ecosystems, prioritizing people and communities.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering from UC Berkeley and a professional master’s in Environmental Engineering, with an emphasis on Environmental Management and Policy, from Duke University.

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