Environment & Cleantech

Skilled professionals dedicated to innovative technologies and practices that reduce environmental impact and promote sustainability

Innocent Unachukwu

Innocent Unachukwu

A cretaive learner, innovator and social entrepreneur passionate about leveraging technology to solving the deep socio-economic challenges facing or local communities for life enrichment and empowerment.

A cretaive learner, innovator and social entrepreneur passionate about leveraging technology to solving the deep socio-economic challenges facing or local communities for life enrichment and empowerment. Show more

Luca DeAngelis

Luca DeAngelis

Mr. DeAngelis is a Senior Hydrogeologist with the Ranney Collector Well division of Layne. He has over 25 years of experience in the environmental and water supply industries, focusing on development of groundwater resources, aquifer evaluations, and water resource planning. Luca holds a B.S. degree in Geological Engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla, an M.S. degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Kansas. He is both a registered professional engineer and a registered professional geologist in several states. His experience includes the design and construction of over 100 water supply wells and the siting and design of dozens of horizontal collector wells.

Mr. DeAngelis is a Senior Hydrogeologist with the Ranney Collector Well division of Layne. He has over 25 years of experience in the environmental and water supply industries, focusing on development of groundwater resources, aquifer evaluations, an... Show more

Fabio Rocha

Fabio Rocha

I am a digital content producer, programmer, systems analyst, project manager, designer and currently working as an agilist wearing the role of an Agile Project Office Manager. But I am passionate about entrepreneurship, organic companies, innovation and a good exchange of information.

I am a digital content producer, programmer, systems analyst, project manager, designer and currently working as an agilist wearing the role of an Agile Project Office Manager. But I am passionate about entrepreneurship, organic companies, innovation... Show more

Emile Hoogterp

Emile Hoogterp

Emile Hoogterp, technisch directeur bij Ingenieursbureau Westenberg wilde eigenlijk al heel zijn leven wat met het milieu. Hij heeft daarom voor de opleiding civiele techniek gekozen omdat dit een brede opleiding, waar veel milieu in voorkwam. Tijdens zijn studie heeft hij onderzoeken gedaan op het gebied van vistrappen, helofytenfilters, bodemonderzoek en windturbines. Bij Ingenieursbureau Westenberg heeft hij energielabels en -prestatieadviezen gegeven, maar hij is hij nu vooral actief in de duurzame civiele wereld. Actief bij IFD-bouwen, CB'23, raad van advies bij Bouwcirculair, medeschrijver van de CUR213 en een van de initiatiefnemer van het platform circulaire fiets-voetbruggen van BouwCirculair. Samen met beheerders is dit stappenplan ontwikkeld.

In zijn vrije tijd is hij oa betrokken bij Groen Holtenbroek, een wijkinitiatief om de wijk groener te houden.

Emile Hoogterp, technisch directeur bij Ingenieursbureau Westenberg wilde eigenlijk al heel zijn leven wat met het milieu. Hij heeft daarom voor de opleiding civiele techniek gekozen omdat dit een brede opleiding, waar veel milieu in voorkwam. Tijde... Show more

Ruben Aronin

Ruben Aronin

Ruben helps lead Better World Group's clean transportation, climate and clean energy portfolio. His demonstrated commitment to a clean economy has yielded enduring relationships throughout California and across the country with a vast network of stakeholders from nonprofit, media, government, philanthropy, and the private sector.

Ruben has led a multi-state campaign opposing the Trump administration’s rollback of clean car standards and he is currently managing efforts to strengthen the California Air Resources Board Advanced Clean Truck Rule. He co-authored a report on electric vehicle incentives for Energy Independence Now, leads the outreach and policy work for Southern California’s Clean Transportation Funding programs and managed the California Business Alliance for a Clean Economy -- a statewide alliance of California’s leading business associations. The coalition educated policy makers on key policies that support the clean energy economy.

Throughout his career, Ruben has worked extensively with nonprofits and foundations to create strategic plans and marketing and communications tools such as the Red Carpet/Green Cars Academy Awards initiative for Global Green, the Little Green Fingers community gardens initiative for First 5 LA and the LA Conservation Corps and the Founders Business Accelerator program for the LA Cleantech Incubator.

He also has developed an annual corporate philanthropy program and provided strategic guidance to philanthropic leaders including the Southern California Grantmakers Association, Energy Foundation, Pisces Foundation, and the Water Foundation about ways to best implement their priorities.

Prior to joining Better World Group, Ruben served as the Director of Communications and Corporate Relations for Global Green USA, founded by President Gorbachev. He helped lead an innovative green rebuilding effort in New Orleans post Hurricane Katrina, and developed a national green schools initiative. Before Global Green, he ran the Earth Communications Office (ECO), a Hollywood-based national nonprofit organization.

Ruben recently completed the inaugural CORO Lead LA Fellowship and is a member of KCET's Advisory Board where he chairs the “Local Heroes” program. He serves on the Advisory Board for the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation and the Advisory Committee for the California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program Investment Plan.

He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He is the husband of an LAUSD teacher and the father of two aspiring engineers who he supports by serving as the team mentor for their respective Robotics Clubs.

Ruben helps lead Better World Group's clean transportation, climate and clean energy portfolio. His demonstrated commitment to a clean economy has yielded enduring relationships throughout California and across the country with a vast network of stak... Show more

William Schroeer

William Schroeer

Will Schroeer is the Executive Director of East Metro Strong, a public-private partnership between counties, cities, and employers in the Eastern Twin Cities Metro, working for more and better transit.

Will Schroeer is the Executive Director of East Metro Strong, a public-private partnership between counties, cities, and employers in the Eastern Twin Cities Metro, working for more and better transit. Show more

Christophe Barlieb

Christophe Barlieb

Christophe Barlieb ist ein Cybercraft-Architekt, der sich auf Architekturentwurf, -konstruieren, Medientheorien und -praktiken spezialisiert hat. Mitbegründer von Meyk, einer neuen dezentralen Plattform für „Cyber Manufacturing“. Autor von „Cybercraft: Das neue Paradigma“, Mitherausgeber von „Media Agency - Neue Ansätze zur Medialität in der Architektur“. Bekannt für die Projekte Green Desert Mine, Whispering Wind und Vardø Arks. Seit 2021 Professor an der OTH Regensburg.

Auszeichnungen, darunter der Bayerische Staatspreis für die „Robotik Toolbox“ und der Grand Prix d'Architecture - Prix André Arfvidson der Académie des Beaux-Arts in Frankreich.

Gründungsmitglied und Vorstandsmitglieder von Fieldstations – Verein zur Förderung von Forschung und Wissenschaft des Anthropozän e.V.

Christophe Barlieb ist ein Cybercraft-Architekt, der sich auf Architekturentwurf, -konstruieren, Medientheorien und -praktiken spezialisiert hat. Mitbegründer von Meyk, einer neuen dezentralen Plattform für „Cyber Manufacturing“. Autor von „Cybercraf... Show more

Katie Hudson

Katie Hudson

Over the course of my 20 year career, I have led global P&Ls and built and delivered new capability in strategy, innovation, product management, design, customer experience, business development, marketing, and sales.

My various focus areas have included leading edge technology initiatives in data/analytics, digital, artificial intelligence/machine learning, automation, blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

My career has ranged from FTSE 100 organisations across almost every industry and all geography to entrepreneurial high growth start ups.

Outside of work, I volunteer as Treasurer at ADHD Aware (www.adhdaware.org.uk), run several Meetup groups focused on causes related to neurodiversity, and I'm an advocate and spend my time raising awareness about neurodiversity and other long term, complex health conditions. I also collaborate on research and community projects with a range of contacts with common interests.

Over the course of my 20 year career, I have led global P&Ls and built and delivered new capability in strategy, innovation, product management, design, customer experience, business development, marketing, and sales. My various focus areas have i... Show more

Natalia Waniczek

Natalia Waniczek

Natalia is a web developer building hybrid mobile apps and websites at Elixel. With a passion for environment she's not afraid to voice her opinions and advocate for climate change. If she's not coding or trying to fix the world, she's either exploring Cornwall with her whippet Dobby or in the gym trying to out lift everyone else.

Natalia is a web developer building hybrid mobile apps and websites at Elixel. With a passion for environment she's not afraid to voice her opinions and advocate for climate change. If she's not coding or trying to fix the world, she's either explori... Show more

John Spencer

John Spencer

John Spencer was born and raised in Oakland, CA. After moving to NYC to pursue a music degree in jazz drum set, John took an intro to computer science course and fell in love. He now spends his time automating the software systems which run the world's most advanced indoor farms, while still finding time to play drums in punk rock bands.

John Spencer was born and raised in Oakland, CA. After moving to NYC to pursue a music degree in jazz drum set, John took an intro to computer science course and fell in love. He now spends his time automating the software systems which run the world... Show more

Annette Finsterbusch

Annette Finsterbusch

Annette Finsterbusch is a dedicated business leader, startup veteran, an investor in innovation. She has extensive experience as an operating executive and as a venture capitalist, focusing on early-stage investments in technology companies. Ms. Finsterbusch is currently the President and CEO of EnPower, Inc., a Phoenix-based lithium-ion battery company focused on the electrification of vehicles.

Before joining EnPower, Ms. Finsterbusch was the Founder and Senior Director of Applied Ventures, the strategic investing arm of Applied Materials, where she led investments in solid-state lighting, energy storage, fuel cells, and lithography. She also served as CEO of MindShadow, Inc., a spin-out from DaimlerChrysler’s Research and Technology Center, focused on automotive infotainment systems, and Ketra, Inc., an early-stage company that developed high quality LED lighting products with IOT capabilities. Having been both investor and fundraiser, Ms. Finsterbusch has a unique perspective on how to build strong, lean, successful startups.

Ms. Finsterbusch has extensive experience on both corporate and non-profit boards. She currently serves as Chair of the SBIR/STTR Subcommittee, Directorate for Engineering Advisory Committee of the National Science Foundation. Ms. Finsterbusch is both a fellow and mentor in the prestigious International Society of Kauffman Fellows, where she was awarded the first Jeffrey Timmons Memorial Award for service.

Ms. Finsterbusch has a bachelor’s degree in Geology and Economics, an MBA, and she is certified as an integral coach.

Annette Finsterbusch is a dedicated business leader, startup veteran, an investor in innovation. She has extensive experience as an operating executive and as a venture capitalist, focusing on early-stage investments in technology companies. Ms. Fins... Show more

Frank Moran

Frank Moran

Frank Moran a member of IRDPYouthMapperChapter and chapters communication officer also a Diploma Holder in Community Development and Degree Holder in Urban development and Environmental Management from Institute of Rural Development Planning . spatial data have impact in our daily basis but most of the communities ignores the importance of spatial data. Its our duties to change that perception of the community and contribute to ensuring the world a better place through open spatial data.

Frank Moran a member of IRDPYouthMapperChapter and chapters communication officer also a Diploma Holder in Community Development and Degree Holder in Urban development and Environmental Management from Institute of Rural Development Planning . spatia... Show more

Suresh Sreeni

Suresh Sreeni

22+ yrs in Global IT solutions and ventures, executive, consultant and innovations with Fortune 100 and other companies. Earlier Suresh was Head of IT International at Best Buy, Senior consulting with Capgemini, and innovations in Retail and smart townships. Suresh has a broad experience in Blockchain, AI, Enterprise solutions, E-Commerce and other emerging technologies. Currently he has been spearheading blockchain innovations at SSAYE Club.

22+ yrs in Global IT solutions and ventures, executive, consultant and innovations with Fortune 100 and other companies. Earlier Suresh was Head of IT International at Best Buy, Senior consulting with Capgemini, and innovations in Retail and smart to... Show more

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Cecilia W Yu

Cecilia W Yu

It is mostly in www.ceciliayu.com

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Felipe Machado

Felipe Machado

Lipe Machado is a product design manager at FARM RIO, the first Brazilian fashion brand to conquer the world, present in 3 continents, based in Rio de Janeiro - Brazil.
Lipe was a human machine interface designer for the oil industry for 7 years, later developing applications for electric vehicles for the French automaker Renault and currently working for 4 years in the fashion market, especially in the development of ecommerces, app experience and leadership multidisciplinary design teams. Graduated in Design, postgraduate in Neurosciences and Psychology of consumption, Lipe brings projects developed around the world, always with a very careful look at people (creators and users).

Lipe Machado is a product design manager at FARM RIO, the first Brazilian fashion brand to conquer the world, present in 3 continents, based in Rio de Janeiro - Brazil. Lipe was a human machine interface designer for the oil industry for 7 years, la... Show more

Mahri Lowinger

Mahri Lowinger

Tribal liaison and project officer currently serving Tribes located in Western Washington.

Tribal liaison and project officer currently serving Tribes located in Western Washington. Show more

Gina Shirey

Gina Shirey

My name is Gina Shirey. I live in Juneau, Alaska which is located in Lingit Aani. I was born in western Pennsylvania near the confluence of three rivers known today as Pittsburgh. This rich area was the home to many indigenous tribes beginning with the Adena and Hopewell cultures, also known as Mound Builders. Other indigenous peoples include the Osage in pre-contact time and in post-contact time, the Monongahela peoples, who were later joined by the Delaware, Shawnee, and Haudenosaunee. My maternal grandparents are Paul and Hazel Roenigk. My paternal grandparents William and Virginia Shirey. I live in Juneau with my blended family including my husband Mateo Britez, his daughter Laura, and my daughter Virginia. I've been at the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and in my position for almost 10 years. At DEC, I facilitate tribal engagement in the wastewater discharge permitting process.

My name is Gina Shirey. I live in Juneau, Alaska which is located in Lingit Aani. I was born in western Pennsylvania near the confluence of three rivers known today as Pittsburgh. This rich area was the home to many indigenous tribes beginning with t... Show more

Philippa Udi

Philippa Udi

Philippa Udi. Space Scientist at NIGERIA Space Agency (NASRDA), Robotics Scientist, international Representative of Network of Researchers on the Emergence of Life (NoRCEL UK)

Philippa Udi. Space Scientist at NIGERIA Space Agency (NASRDA), Robotics Scientist, international Representative of Network of Researchers on the Emergence of Life (NoRCEL UK) Show more

Cindy Fields

Cindy Fields

EPA Regional Quality Assurance Manager since November, 2022. Cindy brings 20 years of experience working with environmental information to support our Tribal and State Partners in Region 10.

EPA Regional Quality Assurance Manager since November, 2022. Cindy brings 20 years of experience working with environmental information to support our Tribal and State Partners in Region 10. Show more

Shawn Petersen

Shawn Petersen

I’m a designer, educator, and business owner with extensive experience building solutions to complex user and client problems. I’ve worked across a diverse set of industries, disciplines, and projects, from the launch of the world’s first rechargeable battery-driven scooter in Taiwan to the development of a global climate initiative aiming to activate 1 billion people to take small practical steps for the climate.

I’ve led multi-disciplinary agency teams (creative-technologies, industrial and digital product designers, strategists, UX researchers and more) to design new physical and digital product experiences, new brands, new market strategies-- always with an innovative focus on changing the way things work and how people interact with products and services.

Recently I have…

Wild For All – Building a global climate action community with Wildlife Conservation Society, Netflix and The Obama Foundation.

Andy Works – Advising on brand/design development for a boutique software design company. Supporting a former co-founder of FiftyThree, makers of Paper App.

Count Us In – Product visioning, GTM strategy, brand and design system development

Netflix Sustainability – Designing a better future for climate action through small practical steps you can see and feel.

I’m a designer, educator, and business owner with extensive experience building solutions to complex user and client problems. I’ve worked across a diverse set of industries, disciplines, and projects, from the launch of the world’s first rechargeabl... Show more

Luke Butler

Luke Butler

Luke has spent his entire career in water, mostly specializing in modelling, with roles based in Australia, UK and now Canada. He's also a recognized contributor to the open source software community. As the Director of Innovation at Qatium, Luke is leading the charge of company’s efforts to accelerate digitalization in the water industry.

Luke has spent his entire career in water, mostly specializing in modelling, with roles based in Australia, UK and now Canada. He's also a recognized contributor to the open source software community. As the Director of Innovation at Qatium, Luke is ... Show more

Andrew Bielanski

Andrew Bielanski

Andrew Bielanski is an Environmental Engineer within the Water Division at USEPA’s Region 5 Office in Chicago, IL. He is responsible for oversight of both the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs. Prior to returning to Chicago in 2008 Mr. Bielanski worked within the Office of Water at USEPA headquarters for approximately eight years. He worked in the national Clean Water State Revolving Fund program and was also involved in the area of water infrastructure earmarks as well as positions focusing on water security and drinking water system capacity development. Mr. Bielanski began his professional career in Chicago and worked as an engineer for USEPA’s Air and Radiation enforcement program, at several private companies, and has served in the Peace Corps (Poland). He received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology, and a MS in Environmental Engineering from the Florida Institute of Technology.

Andrew Bielanski is an Environmental Engineer within the Water Division at USEPA’s Region 5 Office in Chicago, IL. He is responsible for oversight of both the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs. Prior ... Show more

Russell Doup

Russell Doup

Russell was a member of The Ohio State University 2014 National Championship football team. Russell currently sits on the OSUs Fisher Alumni Board. During his free time you can find him down at The National Veterans Memorial and Museum where he trains in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Russell speaks about what it means to have a "walk-on mentality" and achieving more. "The Walk-on Mentality"

Russell was a member of The Ohio State University 2014 National Championship football team. Russell currently sits on the OSUs Fisher Alumni Board. During his free time you can find him down at The National Veterans Memorial and Museum where he train... Show more

Onyeukwu Nnadozie

Onyeukwu Nnadozie

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Timothy Goudzand

Timothy Goudzand

Finding ways to reimagine forest preservation and enabling rural communities.

Finding ways to reimagine forest preservation and enabling rural communities. Show more

Christa Mariah

Christa Mariah

After spending almost two decades in corporate and start-up sales and marketing roles, Christa took the pause of 2020 to reimagine her life and set out on her own purpose path to discover her true identity, define her purpose, do what she loves, and develop along the way. She speaks on living the dream, designing your game of life, the power of the pause ⏸, pursuing passion and purpose, manifesting, metaphysical laws, and emerging technologies like virtual reality, ai, 3D printing, regenerative design, and quantum computing that are changing the way we work, live, and play the game of life.

After spending almost two decades in corporate and start-up sales and marketing roles, Christa took the pause of 2020 to reimagine her life and set out on her own purpose path to discover her true identity, define her purpose, do what she loves, and ... Show more

Kim LUU

Kim LUU

LCA Engineer at WeLOOP, with expertise in mobility batteries sector. We are interested in the entire value chain of the battery sector with a particular focus on refurbishing and different recycling processes that will enable reaching regulatory goals and optimize Circular Economy in Europe.

LCA Engineer at WeLOOP, with expertise in mobility batteries sector. We are interested in the entire value chain of the battery sector with a particular focus on refurbishing and different recycling processes that will enable reaching regulatory goal... Show more

Sifa Kinoti

Sifa Kinoti

Sifa is an environmental engineering student in the University of Nairobi, Kenya. She pursued data science in Jenga School. She is passionate about innovating smart solutions to environmental challenges.

Sifa is an environmental engineering student in the University of Nairobi, Kenya. She pursued data science in Jenga School. She is passionate about innovating smart solutions to environmental challenges. Show more

Meike Krautscheid

Meike Krautscheid

Meike Krautscheid is an entrepreneur and a leading global specialist in blockchain-based use cases and business transformation. In her role as Chief Commercial Officer at SmartLedger, she is analyzing the problem areas of different industries and companies, highlighting how blockchain technology, as well as Smart and Ricardian Contracts help to solve these problems and lead to massively improved business efficiencies. Meike also inspires audiences as a speaker, putting on exciting workshops on these incredible technologies.

Originally Meike Krautscheid comes from the events industry, but several years ago, during her studies of business economics, she heard about blockchain technology at a startup event and instantly understood the incredible opportunities the tech is capable of. She was one of the first people in Germany to get involved with blockchain and is now making rounds at global blockchain and technology events and conferences.
Meike is one of the fabulous, fresh, female faces that professionals likely bump into at industry events that can profit from blockchain technology.
Some of Krautscheid's speaking references at conferences and events:

- iGaming NEXT Malta '21
- SiGMA / AIBC Summit Malta '21
- SiGMA / AIBC Summit Dubai '22
- Global Tech Innovation Summit (Dubai)
- European Blockchain Week (Ljubljana)
- Global Tourism Forum for Blockchain (Dubai)
- Block.IS event funded by European Commission (Regensburg and Brussels)
- CoinGeek Conference Zurich
- Global Growth Investors Summit (Dubai)
- World Metaverse Conference (Dubai)
- "Paraluman Beyond beauty“ hosted by the Philippines Partnership Circle at Philippine’s Pavilion at the Expo 2020 Dubai
- Africa Chamber of Digital Commerce / ACOFDC Event at USA pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai

Her company SmartLedger, is the world’s leading blockchain distribution channel and is offering an easy one-stop-shop-solution which provides custom-made turnkey services. With access to more than 250 patented or patent-pending blockchain innovations and diversified expert teams, consultancy and the implementation of tailored solutions are being offered across all sectors. SmartLedger’s team ensures customers enjoy the benefits of the blockchain ecosystem directly, with no prior investment to develop the know-how and maintain the necessary human or technical resources.

Some of the companies’ achievements are a decentralized casino, NFT / Play to Earn Games, a Voucher-System, Proof of ESG / esgstamp.org (immutable proof of sustainability), TicketMint (a ticketing platform based on NFTs, connected with further technologies like AR/VR), Certihash (a cybersecurity platform), the tokenization of assets and much more.

https://smartledger.solutions/

Meike Krautscheid is an entrepreneur and a leading global specialist in blockchain-based use cases and business transformation. In her role as Chief Commercial Officer at SmartLedger, she is analyzing the problem areas of different industries and com... Show more

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