Andrea poveda

senior sustainability impact manager

Andrea Poveda, Senior Sustainability Impact Manager at Honeycomb Strategies

She/Her/Hers

With over a decade of experience as a leader in sustainability and impact strategy, Andrea brings cross-sector expertise spanning global sports, corporate sustainability, nonprofits, and public-sector partnerships—designing and executing initiatives that align climate action, equity, and stakeholder priorities.

Before joining Honeycomb Strategies, she led sustainability and social impact for the World Surf League, directing the organization’s global strategy, developing its first award-winning Purpose & Impact Report, and launching multi-country initiatives focused on carbon reduction, ecosystem restoration, and inclusive engagement. Her work has earned recognition from the UN Ocean Decade, Green Sports Alliance, and multiple Anthem and Webby Awards.

Andrea blends systems thinking with practical execution and collaborative leadership. She brings a values-driven, cross-cultural lens to every client engagement—helping organizations embed sustainability into operations with clarity, integrity, and measurable outcomes. She is based in Los Angeles

About Me

  • I once jumped into Boston Harbor to rescue my dog (who conveniently forgot how to swim).

  • I can probably recite every line from Star Wars Episodes I-VI.

  • My happy place is somewhere between a mixing bowl, a plane window, and a craft store.