Clovis Curl

Clovis Curl

Communications & Research Strategist

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Clovis Curl (she/her) joined CURE in 2021. She is a skilled researcher and writer, in addition to bringing her Geographic Information System (GIS) proficiency to CURE’s campaigns. With a background in economic analysis and policy research, Clovis is particularly interested in answering the question “who really benefits?”

Clovis graduated from St. Olaf College with degrees in Economics and Environmental Studies. While an undergrad, she served as the ‘Environmental’ Senator and co-led St. Olaf’s fossil fuel divestment campaign. Before joining CURE, Clovis worked at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) and Solar United Neighbors (SUN) and volunteered with Northfield Against Line 3.

Clovis now resides in Minneapolis and can be found biking, contra dancing, and learning the fiddle.

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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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