Caroline Venza is the founder and CEO of MC2 and has been supporting Planet Forward startups and initiatives for 25 years.

An ardent science fiction fan and explorer, Caroline thrives on exposure to new breakthroughs and values the opportunities she’s had to work with some of the world’s most innovative thinkers and creators.

Connie Zhang is a Senior Vice President at MC2, pivoting from a background in tech, Connie guides the firm's mission-based companies.

Connie is an agency veteran with an integrated communications and marketing background working with fast-paced tech startups and VC firms spearheading climate solutions. She believes that being scrappy can bring big results.

Kate, a VP at MC2, has been working in public relations and public affairs for over a decade and brings experience in energy, environment and government relations to Mission Control.

Kate has dedicated her career to championing mission-driven companies and causes. With over a decade of communications and brand strategy experience across energy, environment, and government affairs, Kate has an instinct for strategic storytelling and a deep passion for climate tech and sustainable infrastructure.

Helen is a Director at MC2, bringing a deep background in developing and executing communications strategies for energy, tech and health sectors to support our climate-focused companies.

Helen pulls from her experience developing and executing communications strategies for energy and technology sectors to support our planet-forward clients with strategy development, public affairs and media relations.

Hailing from PR agencies in traditional tech, Blanche is a supervisor for MC2, leading account management and strategy for the firm.

Blanche is a communications and public relations specialist with a strong background across a breadth of industries, from clean energy and mobility to enterprise software and consumer finance.