Alix Achen

Alix Achen currently serves as a Customer Success Officer at Rainforest Alliance, where she plays a pivotal role in supporting supply chain actors to achieve and maintain compliance with rigorous sustainability standards. Leveraging her strong background in international development and her analytical skills, Alix works closely with farmers, cooperatives, and corporate partners to streamline the certification process, ensuring that stakeholders understand and effectively implement Rainforest Alliance’s criteria. Her expertise in project management and research allows her to develop tailored support strategies, addressing specific challenges faced by diverse actors within the supply chain.

Alix’s experience in conducting comprehensive fieldwork during her academic career—particularly her thesis on lithium mining in Argentina—has honed her ability to navigate complex socio-environmental issues and engage with local communities. This background enriches her capacity to facilitate meaningful dialogue between certification standards and on-the-ground realities, fostering sustainable practices that benefit both ecosystems and local populations. Her proficiency in data analysis tools like STATA and Microsoft Excel enables her to monitor compliance trends and generate insightful reports that inform continuous improvement initiatives.

In her current role, Alix combines her passion for international development, her multilingual abilities, and her presentation skills to effectively communicate complex compliance requirements and best practices. Her dedication to fostering sustainable supply chains aligns with Rainforest Alliance’s mission to promote biodiversity conservation, fair livelihoods, and resilient communities. Through her work, Alix is making a tangible impact in advancing sustainable agriculture and responsible sourcing across global markets.