About Earth Positive Fuel

Building Resilient Systems - Together

At Earth Positive Fuel, I work at the intersection of sustainability, justice, and cooperative economics to equip frontline communities and mission-driven organizations with the tools they need to thrive. My approach blends Agile project management, data-driven strategy, and cooperative development to build resilient systems that address climate challenges equitably.

With over a decade of experience in organizational leadership, I specialize in translating complex goals into actionable plans—whether through strategic roadmaps, database design, or cooperative business models. My work is rooted in listening first, then co-creating solutions that center equity, accountability, and measurable impact.

How Can I Support You

Strategic & Operational Capacity Building

Strategic Planning

Roadmaps, OKR/KPI development, and theory of change design.

Project Management

Agile implementation, community engagement, and risk management.

Data Systems

Database design, quality assurance, and metric development.

Cooperative Technical Assistance

Co-op Business Modeling

Governance, ownership structures,  and democratic decision-making.

Operational Systems

Process development, Agile workflows, and member engagement tools.

Financial Planning 
(Launching Summer 2025!)
Market research, financial modeling, and development budget planning. 

About Me

Bridging Sustainability + Cooperative Economics

I believe inclusive processes are durable solutions - because they’re built by and for the people they serve. Whether you’re a cooperative, nonprofit, or sustainability startup, let’s collaborate to turn your vision into impact.

Zachary Malley

Principal Solutions Architect

I’m a Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Scrum Master (CSM) with a master’s degree in Sustainability Management (CU Boulder). My career spans corporate sectors (e.g., Freddie Mac, where I managed $20M portfolios) and grassroots initiatives—always with a focus on systemic equity.


Highlights

10+ years experience in project management across multiple industries - real estate, finance, food manufacturing, ecommerce, and climate action.

Co-op Development: Trained in cooperative economics and solidarity economy frameworks to help teams build equitable, scalable models.

Certifications: PMP,  CSM/CSPO, Prosci Change Management, Climate Justice Leadership.

Education: MENV (CU Boulder), BA (Brandeis), Co-op Development (Center for Community Wealth Building).

Why Work Together?

Tailored to frontline needs: Solutions are co-created, not prescriptive.

Data meets justice: Tools to track progress and equity.

Cooperative lens: Expertise in democratic business models for lasting change.

Ready to build systems that work for everyone? Let’s connect!