Alissa Nemmers is the Sustainability Education and Operations Coordinator at Vail Health in Colorado. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies and Sustainability from Northern Michigan University and is passionate about making sustainability concepts accessible and actionable. Her work focuses on sustainability education, helping individuals understand complex environmental processes, and connecting human and environmental health to inspire engagement and meaningful change. Alissa enjoys building awareness and support for sustainability initiatives within healthcare and the broader community. Outside of work, she serves as the head coach of a local high school dance team and is actively engaged in community events. She also enjoys gardening and spending time outdoors, embracing Colorado’s abundant sunshine.

Alissa Nemmers is the Sustainability Education and Operations Coordinator at Vail Health in Colorado. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies and Sustainability from Northern Michigan University and is passionate about making sustain... Show more

Coral Lozada, Ph.D., is a Faculty Fellow in the Office of Sustainability at Houston Methodist Hospital System, where she advances research and strategy at the intersection of healthcare operations, sustainability, and environmental resilience. Dr. Lozada leads sustainability-aligned research initiatives that examine how environmental factors, including extreme heat and air quality, affect clinical demand, operational planning, and community health outcomes. She supports executive decision-making through data-driven analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and partnerships with clinicians, data scientists, and community stakeholders. Her work also includes grant development, program design, and mentoring students and early-career professionals.
Committed to governance, transparency, and capacity building, Dr. Lozada works to embed sustainability and equity into organizational strategy, culture, and long-term planning across healthcare systems.

Coral Lozada, Ph.D., is a Faculty Fellow in the Office of Sustainability at Houston Methodist Hospital System, where she advances research and strategy at the intersection of healthcare operations, sustainability, and environmental resilience. Dr. Lo... Show more

Ming-Jyh Chen works in the Office of Sustainable Development at China Medical University Hospital in Taiwan. With training in environmental health, he focuses on verified healthcare service carbon footprinting, carbon-data governance, and healthcare decarbonization. His work bridges carbon accounting and hospital operations, translating service-level carbon data into traceable and accountable management decisions while safeguarding healthcare quality, patient safety, and operational feasibility.

Ming-Jyh Chen works in the Office of Sustainable Development at China Medical University Hospital in Taiwan. With training in environmental health, he focuses on verified healthcare service carbon footprinting, carbon-data governance, and healthcare ... Show more

Bassam is a founding member of the Crossplane Steering Committee and started the Rook project - a graduated CNCF project. He also is the CEO & Founder of Upbound, the control plane company.

Bassam is a founding member of the Crossplane Steering Committee and started the Rook project - a graduated CNCF project. He also is the CEO & Founder of Upbound, the control plane company. Show more

Harshitha Gupta is an automotive content specialist with a passion for heavy-duty trucks and buses that power India’s transport ecosystem. She explores trends in electric mobility, fleet innovation, and smart connectivity. Her writing simplifies complex vehicle tech for fleet owners and drivers alike. Harshitha’s mission is to connect cutting-edge transport solutions with real-world logistics.

Harshitha Gupta is an automotive content specialist with a passion for heavy-duty trucks and buses that power India’s transport ecosystem. She explores trends in electric mobility, fleet innovation, and smart connectivity. Her writing simplifies comp... Show more

Pierre has 26 years of water treatment planning, design, permitting, construction, and operations experience. He has a B.S. in Civil Engineering from The Ohio State University and a M.S. in Civil Engineering from the U. of Washington. He is a licensed professional engineering in Washington and Oregon.

Pierre has 26 years of water treatment planning, design, permitting, construction, and operations experience. He has a B.S. in Civil Engineering from The Ohio State University and a M.S. in Civil Engineering from the U. of Washington. He is a license... Show more

I’m a 10x unicorn who fights crimes against Terraform by day and slays manual processes by night. I love open source, devops and helping teams be awesome by empowering them with great tech.

I’m a 10x unicorn who fights crimes against Terraform by day and slays manual processes by night. I love open source, devops and helping teams be awesome by empowering them with great tech. Show more

John Petersen is the Paul Sears Professor of Environmental Studies and Sciences and Biology at Oberlin College. A systems ecologist by training, Dr. Petersen's research focuses on understanding the role of feedback control in both environmental and social systems. Through the Environmental Dashboard project he leads, he has been instrumental in developing real-time feedback display technologies for buildings, organizations, and whole cities with the goal of engaging, educating, motivating and empowering communication, climate adaptation and community resilience. Dashboard implementations span Oberlin College's campus, the City of Oberlin, Oberlin's K–12 schools, the Great Lakes Science Center in Cleveland, and the MidTown Cleveland neighborhood. He is president and founder of Community Hub Incorporated, an Ohio-based company that makes Environmental Dashboard applications available to organizations and communities. He has played a leadership role in Oberlin College's and the City of Oberlin's climate action and resilience planning, education and communication efforts. His research on dashboards and environmental communication has been published in a broad range of peer-reviewed journals.

John Petersen is the Paul Sears Professor of Environmental Studies and Sciences and Biology at Oberlin College. A systems ecologist by training, Dr. Petersen's research focuses on understanding the role of feedback control in both environmental and s... Show more

Mr. Botteicher has worked for the last 27 years in the water industry as an engineer functioning to complete projects and improvements for the betterment of the industry and the people it serves. He has served as a designer, project manager, and inspector for pipeline conveyance, water handling, and pump station work. He has also served as a product engineer and manager for specific pipeline products and applications. Finally, Mr. Botteicher has been a commercial manager and officer for pipeline product and service providers. Currently, Mr. Botteicher is the Technical Regional Manager for Hobas Pipe USA and supports the design and project development for the company as well as engineering and construction support.

Mr. Botteicher has worked for the last 27 years in the water industry as an engineer functioning to complete projects and improvements for the betterment of the industry and the people it serves. He has served as a designer, project manager, and insp... Show more

I am an experienced educator, sustainability leader, and learning & teaching coach with more than 11 years of experience in international education across Bahrain, Qatar, and the UAE.
Currently, I serve as the Head of Sustainability, Learning & Teaching Coach, and Grade 4 English Teacher at Abdulrahman Kanoo International School (ARKIS) in Bahrain. In this role, I lead whole-school sustainability initiatives aligned with Bahrain Vision 2030 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). My work focuses on embedding sustainability, global citizenship, and wellbeing into the curriculum while promoting meaningful, action-based learning experiences that empower students to make a positive impact in their communities.

I hold a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature from Zagazig University, a PGCE from Liverpool John Moores University in the United Kingdom, a CELTA qualification from Cambridge University, a Bahrain Teaching License from the University of Bahrain, and a Certificate in School Management and Leadership from Harvard Business School Online.

I am an experienced educator, sustainability leader, and learning & teaching coach with more than 11 years of experience in international education across Bahrain, Qatar, and the UAE. Currently, I serve as the Head of Sustainability, Learning & Tea... Show more

Nikhil Barthwal is passionate about building distributed systems. He has several years of work experience in both big companies & smaller startups and also acts as a mentor to several startups. Outside of work, he speaks at international conferences on several topics related to Distributed systems & Programming Languages. You can know more about him via his homepage www.nikhilbarthwal.com.

Nikhil Barthwal is passionate about building distributed systems. He has several years of work experience in both big companies & smaller startups and also acts as a mentor to several startups. Outside of work, he speaks at international conferences ... Show more

Dr. Julie Hopper joined USC’s Office of Sustainability in 2022 as a data analyst, where one of her current projects involves calculating Scope 3 Emissions from USC’s purchased goods and services, as well as from employee and student commuting. In addition to calculating Scope 3 Emissions data, Julie led the design and implementation of USC’s Assignment: Earth Dashboard, and oversaw the completion of USC’s 2024 STARS Gold Report. In efforts to collect and analyze data for the dashboard and STARS report, Julie led the development and implementation of USC’s Sustainability Survey, as well as data programming tools to help automate the collection of sustainability curriculum and research data and dashboards to showcase these data in a user-friendly format for the USC community. The code underlying these data programming tools and dashboards are open-access via USC's Sustainability Github account to assist other institutions that are interested in adapting these methods. Prior to this position, Julie conducted research and taught undergraduate courses in Environmental Studies and Ecology at USC. Julie holds a PhD in Environmental Science, Policy and Management from the University of California, Berkeley.

Dr. Julie Hopper joined USC’s Office of Sustainability in 2022 as a data analyst, where one of her current projects involves calculating Scope 3 Emissions from USC’s purchased goods and services, as well as from employee and student commuting. In add... Show more

Professor of Environmental Studies and former Chief Sustainability Officer at Binghamton University, Pam Mischen also runs an organic vegetable and poultry farm in central Vermont. As founder of the Climate Change Quilt Project, she is preparing for her transition from professor to climate change activist.

Professor of Environmental Studies and former Chief Sustainability Officer at Binghamton University, Pam Mischen also runs an organic vegetable and poultry farm in central Vermont. As founder of the Climate Change Quilt Project, she is preparing for ... Show more

Traci N. James fosters community resilience and sustainability as the assistant director of the Center for Neighborhood Resilience. Her work advances food and environmental justice through initiatives such as the Govans Community Fridge & Pantry, as well as organizing cleaning and greening activities to enhance the local environment. By forging strategic community partnerships along the York Road corridor, Traci improves food access and security for residents. Her unique background, transitioning from an 11-year journalism career to earning master's degrees in divinity and education, equips her with a diverse skill set and a profound understanding of the intersection between community engagement and sustainable development.

Traci N. James fosters community resilience and sustainability as the assistant director of the Center for Neighborhood Resilience. Her work advances food and environmental justice through initiatives such as the Govans Community Fridge & Pantry, as ... Show more

Drawing from a scientific background and over 20 years of experience in higher education and sustainability as an educator, researcher, and staff member, Daita has a profound interest in education programs that foster improved human connections, communication, and learning on a broad scale. In her current role as a Senior Education Manager, she is responsible for developing, innovating and advancing AASHE’s education vision and strategy, overseeing professional learning initiatives encompassing virtual and in-person workshops, webinars, and other educational programs. Prior to joining AASHE, Daita was the first Interim Sustainability Coordinator for the University of Hawai‘i System, and also taught courses and integrated sustainability in the curriculum at the University of Hawai‘i. Daita is a LEED Green Associate, an ISSP Sustainability Excellence Professional (SEP), and holds a BS degree in Molecular Biology and Biosciences from the University of Bucharest, Romania and MA, MPhil and PhD degrees in Biological Sciences from Columbia University in the City of New York.

Drawing from a scientific background and over 20 years of experience in higher education and sustainability as an educator, researcher, and staff member, Daita has a profound interest in education programs that foster improved human connections, comm... Show more

Welborn Kibwota is a research assistant at Thraets Foundation, where he investigates disinformation, synthetic media and the use of less-lethal weapons against protesters.
Welborn is passionate about making evidence accessible to journalists, activists and the public, and about protecting the right to protest in the digital age.

Welborn Kibwota is a research assistant at Thraets Foundation, where he investigates disinformation, synthetic media and the use of less-lethal weapons against protesters. Welborn is passionate about making evidence accessible to journalists, acti... Show more

Active open source developer @Kubestellar

Active open source developer @Kubestellar Show more

Meghann Jarchow is Chair and Professor in the Department of Sustainability & Environment at the University of South Dakota. Her research includes a focus on sustainability education including the key competencies in sustainability framework.

Meghann Jarchow is Chair and Professor in the Department of Sustainability & Environment at the University of South Dakota. Her research includes a focus on sustainability education including the key competencies in sustainability framework. Show more

Ben is an aspiring solarpunk and hobbyist programmr, with more than 1001 year of experience with multiple kind of companies. When he isn't reviewing AI three-way merge requests, you can find him rewatching three-way domain clashes.

Ben is an aspiring solarpunk and hobbyist programmr, with more than 1001 year of experience with multiple kind of companies. When he isn't reviewing AI three-way merge requests, you can find him rewatching three-way domain clashes. Show more

I am a Research Software Engineer at the IBM Research Lab in India, specializing in building high-performance, energy-efficient cloud infrastructure and scale-out systems. Throughout my career in the hybrid cloud domain, I have focused on optimizing systems for energy efficiency, most notably contributing as a developer to PEAKS, a specialized Kubernetes scheduler designed for energy-aware workload orchestration. My current research and development focus has evolved toward architecting next-generation Agentic systems and intelligent observability platforms operating at enterprise scale. In this role, I design and implement automated systems capable of ingesting and analyzing terabytes of telemetry and observability data in real time. By fusing autonomous AI agents with advanced monitoring frameworks, my work helps detect anomalies, predict system bottlenecks, and ensure the robust health, reliability, and continuous performance of complex distributed applications. Driven by a passion for intersectional research across systems engineering, cloud computing, and applied artificial intelligence, I continually seek to create scalable, intelligent solutions that simplify infrastructure management and pave the way for greener, more autonomous cloud environments.

I am a Research Software Engineer at the IBM Research Lab in India, specializing in building high-performance, energy-efficient cloud infrastructure and scale-out systems. Throughout my career in the hybrid cloud domain, I have focused on optimizing ... Show more

Serial startup CTO Gareth brings engineering best practice to the world of software development.

Originally an Electrical Engineer with a background in Process Control and Lean Manufacturing, Agile felt like the natural way to work as he followed his passion and moved into the world of Software Development.

He is now spreading the message of small batch sizes, continuous improvement and self organisation and has implemented agile principles in diverse industries.

Serial startup CTO Gareth brings engineering best practice to the world of software development. Originally an Electrical Engineer with a background in Process Control and Lean Manufacturing, Agile felt like the natural way to work as he followed ... Show more

Claire Samojedny, P.E., is a Staff Civil Engineer in the Water Global Practice at Burns & McDonnell in Chicago, IL. She is a planning engineer and hydraulic modeler with five years of experience in capital improvement master planning, integrated asset management, and hydraulic modeling for wastewater collection systems, water transmission and distribution systems, and stormwater systems across the country. She integrates hydraulic models, GIS, and asset data to evaluate system capacity and condition, prioritize needs, and develop phased capital improvement programs that support long-term growth, regulatory requirements, and asset renewal. She holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering with a minor in Sustainability, Energy, and Environment from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is a registered Professional Engineer in Illinois.

Claire Samojedny, P.E., is a Staff Civil Engineer in the Water Global Practice at Burns & McDonnell in Chicago, IL. She is a planning engineer and hydraulic modeler with five years of experience in capital improvement master planning, integrated asse... Show more

Philip Kwasi Banini is the Team Lead and Co-Founder of iWatch Africa, where he leads initiatives in data journalism, misinformation, climate action, human and digital rights, and illicit financial flows. He manages projects supported by UK aid, the European Union, DANIDA, the US Government, Google and other partners.

Philip Kwasi Banini is the Team Lead and Co-Founder of iWatch Africa, where he leads initiatives in data journalism, misinformation, climate action, human and digital rights, and illicit financial flows. He manages projects supported by UK aid, the E... Show more

Experte en durabilité et en gestion de projets, j'accompagne depuis de nombreuses années la transformation des filières agricoles au Cameroun. Titulaire d'un Master II en Contrôle Qualité et d'un Master en Biochimie, j'ai débuté ma carrière dans l'audit des référentiels et l'amélioration des procédés, avant de me spécialiser dans la certification et les programmes de cacao durable, notamment chez Barry Callebaut Cameroun.
J'y ai conduit des programmes couvrant la certification de groupes de producteurs, la formation des agriculteurs, la prévention du travail des enfants, l'autonomisation économique des femmes et la digitalisation des paiements aux producteurs.
Aujourd'hui à la tête de la durabilité de MOI FOODS Cameroon (Mewah Group), j'ai construit le programme cacao de l'entreprise et je pilote sa mise en conformité avec le règlement européen sur la déforestation (EUDR)

Experte en durabilité et en gestion de projets, j'accompagne depuis de nombreuses années la transformation des filières agricoles au Cameroun. Titulaire d'un Master II en Contrôle Qualité et d'un Master en Biochimie, j'ai débuté ma carrière dans l'au... Show more

Sean O'Dell is an Executive Vice President at Baxter & Woodman in Chicago, Illinois. He has worked for this 450-person consulting firm since graduating from college (2002, Bradley) and currently helps lead their Water Group and Illinois Business Development Team. He represents the ISAWWA at the Illinois Public Service Institute (Graduate, Class Rep and Current Committee Leader). He is also a member of the ISAWWA Leadership and Management Committee.

Sean O'Dell is an Executive Vice President at Baxter & Woodman in Chicago, Illinois. He has worked for this 450-person consulting firm since graduating from college (2002, Bradley) and currently helps lead their Water Group and Illinois Business Deve... Show more

Audrey Woods is the Sustainability Program Coordinator at Amherst College and a former Green Dean in the Office of Sustainability, where she develops and leads cohort-based and campus-wide programs focused on engagement, systems thinking, and behavior change. At Amherst, she leads the Sustainable Career Initiative, a first-year program she designed, piloted, and continues to refine. The program provides early-career intervention by building self-awareness, introducing key campus and professional resources, and developing foundational sustainability competencies through workshops, hands-on activities, and alumni engagement. It frames sustainability as both an accessible entry point and a foundation for a wide range of career paths, while supporting students in self-directed exploration. Now in its third year, the program continues to evolve based on student feedback and learning outcomes. She holds a B.A. in Political Science from Amherst College.

Audrey Woods is the Sustainability Program Coordinator at Amherst College and a former Green Dean in the Office of Sustainability, where she develops and leads cohort-based and campus-wide programs focused on engagement, systems thinking, and behavio... Show more

Sailakshmi "Sai" Santhanakrishnan is Founder and Principal Advisor of Periculum LLC, a boutique AI governance, cybersecurity and integrated-risk advisory, and creator of the 6A Compass™ methodology. She has spent 20+ years building risk programs at SIFI and enterprise-platform scale, including senior roles at Amazon (AWS, Alexa), BNY Mellon and The Hartford. She holds ISO 42001, CISM, CRISC and CDPSE credentials, is a Fulbright Specialist Scholar, and co-authored The CISO Mentor. She is co-founder of WeInspire.Guru, a Board Member of Empowering Women as Leaders, and has mentored 25+ emerging leaders in AI and cyber risk.

Sailakshmi "Sai" Santhanakrishnan is Founder and Principal Advisor of Periculum LLC, a boutique AI governance, cybersecurity and integrated-risk advisory, and creator of the 6A Compass™ methodology. She has spent 20+ years building risk programs at S... Show more

As an independent and committed product designer, I explore new design practices to put my knowledge at the service of a more desirable future for the environment, society and individuals.

As an independent and committed product designer, I explore new design practices to put my knowledge at the service of a more desirable future for the environment, society and individuals. Show more

Eric Broda is the Founder and President of Broda Group Software, a boutique consulting firm that specialized in building GenAI, agent, and data ecosystem solutions. He is an expert in delivering large scale data management solutions and is the author of O’Reilly’s Implementing Data Mesh book. Eric has delivered GenAI and agent solutions in with international banks, global insurers, large retailers, and global technology firms. Mr. Broda’s next book will be available in November 2025 on highly reliable autonomous agents for the emerging agent ecosystem.

Mr. Broda has written extensively about his Agents experiences, architecture, and implementation at medium.com/@ericbroda

Eric Broda is the Founder and President of Broda Group Software, a boutique consulting firm that specialized in building GenAI, agent, and data ecosystem solutions. He is an expert in delivering large scale data management solutions and is the autho... Show more

Brigid Gregory ( sher/her) is the Director of Sustainability at Loyola University Maryland, leading environmental stewardship, climate action, and sustainable operations rooted in the principles of Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’. With more than a decade of experience leading waste reduction, energy efficiency, and community‑centered environmental programs, she has held roles at Plastic Free Delaware, Johns Hopkins University, and Aramark. She holds a B.S. from Penn State and an MBA from the University of Delaware. In her free time, Brigid enjoys exploring Baltimore and surrounding parks with her three daughters and husband.

Brigid Gregory ( sher/her) is the Director of Sustainability at Loyola University Maryland, leading environmental stewardship, climate action, and sustainable operations rooted in the principles of Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’. With more than a decade o... Show more