Andy Pearson

Andy Pearson

Senior Organizer, False Climate Solutions

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Andy Pearson (he/him) joined CURE in 2024. His focus is on “false solutions” to the climate crisis along with fossil fuel infrastructure including crude oil pipelines. He brings over a decade of experience in organizing and base building, especially in the movement against Enbridge pipelines in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. Andy believes in the power of mass movements and grassroots leadership to build power and bring about change.

Prior to CURE, Andy worked at MN350, supporting pipeline resistance work and many large events and actions. He has also organized with Clean Water Action and MPIRG. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota in Sustainability Studies, Communication Studies, and Environmental Sciences, Policy, & Management, and also occasionally teaches undergrads now at the U of M in the Sustainability Education program. Andy grew up in Golden Valley, MN and lives in Minneapolis now with his partner and two cats. Besides organizing, he loves making food, traveling by train or bus when he can, and playing a little bit of guitar.

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Kelsey Olson

Kelsey Olson

Director of Environmental Stewardship

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Kelsey Olson (she/her) joined CURE in 2025 as its Director of Environmental Stewardship. As a skilled environmental naturalist, Kelsey’s work focuses broadly on environmental education and advocacy with a keen focus on rural land use and how that use impacts our environment and climate. Working Lands, how land is used to support agriculture and forestry, is a key focus of her work. She brings 15 years’ experience in public communication, environmental education, and rural community engagement – strong communication strategies are core in her work. This includes two terms of service with AmeriCorps in the VISTA program in Oregon and Maryland and a nearly 10-year career as a naturalist followed. She recently worked on communications and marketing for rural economic development.

Kelsey lives in New London, MN, with her young children, husband, dog, and two cats. They enjoy spending time together outside and finding small treasures in nature. Visits to Minneapolis often include visits to one of their favorite historical museums, the Minnesota Swedish Institute. Kelsey enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, whether this is canning local produce, making kombucha, or other treats!

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