Tricia Carey is the Chief Commercial Officer at Avalo, an ag-tech innovator accelerating crop evolution through AI to produce climate-resilient, low-carbon cotton. With a career rooted in sustainable innovation, Tricia has been instrumental in advancing fiber solutions by launching TENCEL™ globally with Lenzing and commercializing CIRCULOSE® at Renewcell.
A recognized connector across the textile and apparel industry, Tricia brings deep expertise in brand-building, market strategy, and scaling disruptive technologies. Her work spans the full value chain from raw material development to retail partnerships, positioning her as a bridge between innovation and implementation. She has built lasting relationships with brands, manufacturers, and sustainability leaders around the globe.
Throughout her career, Tricia has contributed to supply chain development by helping brands navigate the complexities of sourcing sustainable materials. She understands that meaningful change requires not just innovative products but also the infrastructure, partnerships, and education to support adoption.
Tricia resides in NYC and serves on the boards of Accelerating Circularity and the Transformers Foundation, and holds credentials from FIT, MIT, and Cornell.