Christina W. Kelcourse

About Christina W. Kelcourse

With a career that bridges law, financial planning, and environmental leadership, I bring a unique multidisciplinary perspective to the challenges and opportunities of sustainability, community development, and impact-driven innovation.As the Co-Owner and CEO of Sunshine Organics & Compost, and Founding President of the North Florida Green Chamber of Commerce, I’ve led bold initiatives to support sustainable practices, empower local economies, and shape the policy and infrastructure needed for a more resilient future. Whether it\'s helping businesses transition to triple-bottom-line models or spearheading community-wide environmental programs, I operate at the intersection of strategy, advocacy, and action.What sets me apart is a systems-thinking mindset backed by real-world experience across nonprofit, private, and entrepreneurial sectors. With over a decade of leadership experience, I’ve successfully navigated the complexities of regulatory compliance, economic development, environmental stewardship, and cross-sector coalition-building.In my legal and financial planning roles earlier in my career, I honed critical skills in long-term planning, client advocacy, and education. These disciplines now inform my ability to lead organizations toward sustainable growth while balancing economic, social, and environmental outcomes.Throughout my journey, I have remained deeply rooted in community engagement, currently serving on several boards and advisory committees. These roles reflect my continued commitment to elevating underrepresented voices, strengthening local leadership, and driving systemic change through inclusive collaboration.Core Competencies:Strategic Sustainability ConsultingPolicy Advocacy & Government RelationsPublic Speaking & Environmental EducationESG & Triple-Bottom-Line StrategyLegal Compliance & Financial PlanningOrganizational Development & Change ManagementProgram Design, Outreach & Event ExecutionNonprofit Governance & Board LeadershipCircular Economy & Waste Diversion InitiativesCoalition Building Across Private, Public & Civic SectorsI believe in a future where business and sustainability are not at odds—but are instead deeply intertwined. Let’s build that future together. Let’s connect if you’re working at the nexus of environment, equity, and economy

Experience

1. Co-owner

   Sunshine Organics & Compost

   Jan 2020 — Present

   Commercial compost

Education

• Florida Coastal School of Law

  JD, Estate planning, Wills/Trusts, Fed Tax & Sports Law

  2003 — 2006

• University of Florida

  B.S, Public relations, criminology

  1999 — 2003