Our Team

Larry Kopald
Founder & President

Larry Kopald has been a communications and branding professional for over twenty-five years, working at some of the world’s top advertising agencies. He has overseen the advertising for brands ranging from McDonalds to American Express to Honda, and has helped launch multibillion brands like Acura, Oracle, and Huggies. Larry has also been a lifelong environmentalist serving on boards like Oceana, the National Marine Sanctuaries, 1% For The Planet and others. He has done the environmental communications for the UN and the Olympics, and his work for the Earth Communications Office was seen in over 100 countries by over a billion people. Larry has been nominated for both Emmy and Grammy awards.

Randi Fiat
Director of Development

Working at the intersection of advertising, marketing and design, before she professionally pivoted to work in the non-profit sector to focus on solving complex global challenges, Randi was irresistibly drawn to the work of The Carbon Underground because the mission is audacious and the possibility for success, within reach. In addition to running the day to day operations of TCU, she engages diverse stakeholder groups working together to tackle key initiatives such as TCU’s Adopt-A-Meter program.

Connor Falls
Marketing Manager

Connor Falls is a marketing graduate from the University of Denver, passionate about the intersection of marketing, politics, climate action, and movement building. With experience in digital marketing, SEO, and consumer behavior, particularly within Gen Z, Connor has led initiatives at The Carbon Underground to engage young people in climate action. His background includes project management, social media management, and partnership development, making him a strategic asset in driving environmental sustainability and organizational growth.