B Corp Champions Retreat 2026

Teresa Townsend is the founding partner and Chief Executive Officer of Planning Communities, a women-owned, Certified B Corporation advancing conservation, climate action, and community resilience. With nearly 30 years of experience, she is recognized for integrating geospatial science, data analytics, and systems thinking into planning and policy to support measurable, equitable outcomes for people and the environment.Teresa’s work spans climate adaptation, conservation planning, regenerative relationship to land, and ecosystem-based resilience, guided by the principle that “everything is connected to everything.” She has led multidisciplinary teams developing tools, strategies, and frameworks that help communities and organizations translate complex data into actionable, place-based solutions.As a B-Corp leader, Teresa emphasizes collaboration and accountability in advancing climate and conservation goals. Her approach bridges sectors—linking B Corps, public agencies, Tribes, and nonprofits—to drive coordinated impact and build long-term resilience. Through her leadership, Planning Communities continues to demonstrate how purpose-driven firms can align business, science, and community to deliver regenerative and resilient futures.