Wendy Lu Maxwell-Barton

Currently serving as the International Biochar Initiative Executive Director, Wendy Lu’s professional background and personal passion are centered on advancing climate change solutions. She has focused for the decade on regenerative, climate smart agriculture and clean energy. Previously, Wendy Lu led the North American Coalition for Insect Agriculture as it transitioned from a volunteer-led organization into a professional industry association with over 250 members based in 12 countries. A returned US Peace Corps Volunteer (Ukraine), Wendy Lu also spent more than a decade in international development, working with UN agencies, including WHO, UNICEF, UNDP, and IOM, as well as international development organizations such as Habitat for Humanity International. Wendy Lu has a Masters degree in international and intercultural communications.

September 2024