James Friscia is originally from Long Island, NY. Currently, he works for Oliver Wyman, a global management consulting firm. James specializes in growth strategy and business design development across a number of industries. Recently, James pursued a non-profit fellowship with the Nature Conservancy, where he focused on economic modeling and presentation of new financial toolsContinue reading “James Friscia”
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Karen Eller
Karen Eller is an Associate Director of Philanthropy for The Nature Conservancy. Karen first joined the Conservancy’s Texas Chapter after graduating from Trinity University with a BA in English and minors in Geology and Environmental Studies. In 2002, she opened a new philanthropy office in Austin where she built the Conservancy’s first major gift programContinue reading “Karen Eller”
Kyle Bryant
Kyle Bryant, an Environmental Scientist working in the EPA’s B.R.I.D.G.E. Program (BRIDGE), is currently assigned to the Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA) Division’s, South Section – RCRA & OPA Enforcement & Compliance Branch (ROECB). Kyle has over 15 years of experience in the environmental field. Kyle earned his B.S. Degree in Zoology with aContinue reading “Kyle Bryant”
Matt Stein
Matt Stein is currently working on a project to transform a brownfield/superfund site in his home town of Portland, OR into a renewable energy focused industrial business park. In conjunction with this venture, he is working with an existing company to acquire used wind turbines, recondition them, and get them back into productive use. TheContinue reading “Matt Stein”
Joe Sehee
Joe is founder of the Green Burial Council and CEO of the recently launched Green Burial Council International. He also provides consultancy for the purpose of creating private/family conservation burial grounds. A Senior Fellow with the Environmental Leadership Program and former Commissioner on the City of Santa Fe Sustainability Commission, Joe graduated from Michigan StateContinue reading “Joe Sehee”
Ana Gabriela Platero Midence
Gabriela is a Guatemalan lawyer with a masters degree in Environmental Law from the University of Auckland, New Zealand. She is part of the Environmental Department of the law firm Arias & Muñoz – Guatemala and her special focus is to assist companies and foreign investors who work in the areas related to renewable energiesContinue reading “Ana Gabriela Platero Midence”
Gijsbert Nollen
Gijsbert Nollen is a Principal Consultant for ICE BV. Gijsbert holds a Masters in Law from Leiden University and now focuses on project management and development as his professional specialty. He has nine years of work experience in Asia, seven of which were with ICE BV in Sri Lanka where he headed and directed theContinue reading “Gijsbert Nollen”
Brad Hill
Brad is originally from California where he worked in public finance, corporate real estate, international project management and regulatory affairs. Recent projects include consulting and organizing principal work in real estate opportunity and venture capital funds through which Brad has become active with the National Brownfield Association (NBA), this year founding the Oregon and WashingtonContinue reading “Brad Hill”
Charles Haine
Charles was born in the late 60’s as Pink Floyd topped the charts and television became colourised. He grew up in the rural Cotswolds of England, has one sister – Sarah – and after a childhood dominated by sport, drew interest in environmental matters during his teen school years. He studied a degree in GeographyContinue reading “Charles Haine”
Carrie Ginnane
Carrie Ginnane works in the fundraising department of The Nature Conservancy’s Hawaii Program, and serves food at an Egyptian restaurant at night. She also volunteers to remove and prevent invasive seaweed from destroying Waikiki beach, and helps local small businesses with marketing and promotional plans. Carrie was born and raised in New York City, andContinue reading “Carrie Ginnane”