Researcher

Aiveen is a political scientist with a BA from Maastricht University. After a research stay in Ethiopia and completing her MSc in Transition Studies from Giessen University, Aiveen returned her focus to the European Union. In order to scale-up sustainable policies based on the EU’s regulatory power, her aim was to better understand the process and development of policy- and decision-making. During her MA in European Studies at Bonn University, she wrote her thesis on the EU’s Circular Economy policy. In her free time she enjoys hiking, cycling and food.

Anam originates from Pittsburgh, PA and is currently studying material science and engineering at The Pennsylvania State University.

Global Managing Director; Accenture Management Consulting - Strategy & Sustainability

Bruno Berthon is managing director for Digital Strategy within Accenture Strategy. His role focuses on advising companies and governments on business strategy, operating models, digital strategies and innovation, cost management, customer strategies, human capital management, large-scale business transformation and organizational change. Mr. Berthon studied engineering and economics at Ecole Centrale, Paris. He has a Master of Business Administration from INSEAD, a Master's in macroeconomics from Paris La Sorbonne and a degree in law from Paris XIII. He is based in Paris, France.

Research Intern

Carter Vance holds an Honours Bachelor of Psychology from the University of Ottawa, an Honours Bachelor of Social Work from Algoma University, and a Master of Arts in Political Economy from Carleton University. He has worked as a Literacy Councilor at Kasabonika Lake First Nation in Ontario's Far North, as a Policy Intern with Emmaus in London, UK, and as a Legislative Researcher with the Senate of Canada. In addition, he has published articles on topics related to social work, international affairs and political economy in both academic and non-academic outlets. Carter is also a published poet and contributes regularly to a number of creative writing outlets.

Researcher

Chotika has completed a bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering from King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi after which she joined Thai Toshiba Electric Industries. Her hobbies are learning more languages (English, Japanese, Chinese) and playing badminton.  During her internship with Katerva, she focuses on sustainable innovation that addresses SDG14, 'Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources'. 

Summer Intern 2018

Chun-Wen Yang is a student of a master in International Relations at the National Taiwan University. He is also a member of the Society of Wilderness, the biggest environmental NGO in Taiwan.

Director of Bioethics, Iowa State University

His research aims to forge links between political theory, philosophy, law, economic theory, and public policy studies. He has been particularly interested to evaluate the long-term effects of policy and technology on human development and the environment. His publications include research on human population growth, agriculture and human development, ethics and technological change, sustainability, and intergenerational justice.

Director of Area 31, IE Business School

She is also professor of entrepreneurship and Innovation. After graduating with a B.S. in Economics, and interning at the United Nations, Conchita started work at Banco Santander where she was responsible for conducting analyses and forecasts of Latin America’s main economies, primarily Mexico, Brazil, and Chile. Conchita holds a Masters in Public Administration and International Development from Harvard University’s Kennedy School. Since 2010 Conchita has combined her job as CEO of the social venture Puentes Global with several positions at IE Business School.

Summer Intern 2018

As a master student major in public policy, Darcy Luo focuses on studying environmental policy and program design and evaluation. Within environmental field, she is most interested in sustainable technology which makes Katerva a perfect fit.

CEO

Glen Hiemstra is the founder and owner of Futurist.com. Glen is dedicated to disseminating information about the future to assist individuals, organizations, and industries in effective strategic planning. An internationally respected expert on future trends, long-range planning and creating the preferred future, Glen has advised professional, business, and governmental organizations for two decades and has served as a technical advisor for futuristic television programs. Audience members for Glen’s keynote speeches and clients for his long-range planning say things like, “Once you hear Glen Hiemstra speak, the future will never look the same.”

Principal and Sustainability Practice Leader, Thornton Thomasetti

As a principal and Thornton Tomasetti’s Sustainability practice leader, he oversees green building experts in the New York City, Chicago, London, San Francisco and Portland, Maine, offices and collaborates with the firm’s nine other practices and all 34 offices. He is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, and LEED Fellow.

Summer Intern 2018

Hannah is a graduate student at UC San Diego getting her masters in International Affairs with a concentration in Environmental Policy. She has worked on environmental issues from the perspective of science, policy, and communication and hopes to merge aspects of each in her future career. In her free time she enjoys hiking, concerts, and art museums. 

Researcher

Helen was awarded a BA Honours in English Studies: History and Literature and an MA International Development by the University of East Anglia. During her MA she wrote a dissertation on the challenges to nation-building in divided societies. She has a keen interest in Human Development and supporting innovations which make a positive impact on human interactions

Princess

HRH Princess Noor Bint Asem was born in Jordan in 1982. She received her elementary education in Spain where she grew up from the ages of 2-17 years old. Being exposed to different cultures and set of traditions, HRH speaks five languages and is an active member in various institutions. Though her main interest lies on education advancement and improved learning skills, HRH currently works with Inspirational Development Group (IDG) as their Middle East Consultant. HRH also offers workshops on self-development and one-on-one consultancy with the objective to build a scientific foundation and introduce leadership, mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and change.

Founder and CEO

Janine Benyus is a biologist, innovation consultant, and author of six books, including Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature. In Biomimicry, she names an emerging discipline that emulates nature’s designs and processes (e.g., solar cells that mimic leaves) to create a healthier, more sustainable planet. Since the book’s 1997 release, Janine has evolved the practice of biomimicry, consulting with businesses and conducting seminars about what we can learn from the genius that surrounds us. Her favorite role is Biologist-at-the-Design-Table, introducing innovators to 3.8 billion years of brilliant, time-tested solutions.

Independent Consultant

Senior Research Manager

Jia-Ying is a research scientist in the field of biochemistry. She obtained a BSc in chemistry in Taiwan, and MSc in organic synthesis and biochemistry in the Netherlands. After finishing her PhD in Leiden University and seeing how people learn to live with nature in the Netherlands, she moved to Grenoble, France to experience a different way of respecting nature in the French Alps. Her passion is to combine science, technology and environmental care to achieve a harmony between human and nature.

Executive Director, International Society for Industrial Ecology

Following that, he served as Executive Director of the International Society for Industrial Ecology until 2009. He is the author of the newly published Flourish: A Frank Conversion about Sustainability (with Andrew Hoffman) and Sustainability by Design (2008). In 1999, he received the World Resources Institute’s first lifetime achievement award. He holds a B. S. and Sc. D. in Chemical Engineering from MIT, and is author or co-author of over 200 publications.

Global Head of Corporate Citizenship

Lord Michael Hastings is KPMG’s International Head of Citizenship. Previous to this he was the BBC’s Head of Public Affair. Lord Hasting also is a trustee of the Vodafone Group Foundation. He represented KPMG on the Global Corporate Citizenship Committee of the World Economic Forum. In 2009 he became a Member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Council on Diversity and Talent. In 2005, Lord Hasting was awarded the honour of an independent peerage to the House of Lords by Her Majesty The Queen. In the same year he received the UNICEF award. In 2014, he was conferred with an honorary doctorate in civil law from the University of Kent, Canterbury.

Summer Intern 2018

EVP, Global Head of Sustainability, Aegon N.V.

He joined Aegon in 2001 and held positions in business development, strategy, regulatory affairs and in China prior to his current role. Before, Marc worked at McKinsey & Company, Forsythe International and Bank Mees & Hope. He holds an MA degree in Economics from Cambridge University. Focus areas of activity at Aegon in his current role are trusted products and services, responsible investment, corporate citizenship and integrated reporting.

Mary Helda Akongo is a writer, feminist, internet activist, Internet Society 25 under 25 awardee, an OpenEd fellow, and a 2018 World Bank Africa Blog4dev winner who believes that technology has the power to positively influence the social, political and economic development of women in Africa. She is the Operations and Programs Manager at Zimba Women; an organization that is using technology to find innovative solutions to create sustainable futures for African women. 

Intern 2018

Bachelor in Administration, International Relations and a Master student of International Development in the University of East Anglia, Natália Mendonca has been awarded a Chevening Scholarship in 2017 and is highly passionate for improving social relations through innovation.

Dr Nagabhatla is a natural resource management specialist and an expert spatial analyst with 15 years of international work experience across many parts of the globe: mainly Asia, briefly in Africa, Europe and North America. She is currently associated with United Nations University -Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH)-a UNU-INWEH - The UN Think Tank on Water, Canada and is coordinating, Water and Ecosystems research programs, science-policy interfacing and capacity development activities in the water-energy-food nexus. She has an impressive scientific publication record accessible from https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nidhi_Nagabhatla and her passion is to work in different environments and across cultures and geographic landscapes.

Summer Intern 2018

Payam is a sales and international market strategy professional and current international business graduate student at UC San Diego. Background in procurement, M&A, project management and market research. He is a creative problem solver with advanced quantitative analysis skills.

Summer Intern 2018

Peng Ding is a student pursuing Master of International Affairs degree at UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS) with a strong focus on international management. He is a native Chinese speaker and fluent in English and Japanese.

Director Sustainability, Desso

His 28-year career at Desso started on the production line, packing carpet tiles into boxes. From there Rudi progressed to production line manager, before moving to the Research and Development department where he spent 15 years before moving on to his present role. When accepting the new role in 2007, it was his role to develop and implement a new sustainability vision further into the company.

Founding Director, Egypt Solid Waste Management Center of Excellence, Ain Shams University

15.11.19: was validation panel RMW

Stefan Thomson is studying Economics, Environmental Studies and Finance at Boston College. He is a volunteer educator at Outside the Lens, an environmentalist, an avid surfer, skier and sailor. Stefan believes that climate change is the most pressing issue of our time and that a sustainable future begins with corporations and startups creating change now. 

Managing Director, Smallfry Industry Design

Since becoming MD of Smallfry in 1986, May-Russell’s skills/knowledge-base and tireless passion for market led innovation have informed and developed Smallfry’s unique strategic product development methodology. Fascinated by the process of product development, from strategy and design to manufacture, his passion has led some of the industry’s most successful innovations. A self-confessed technology fanatic, he spends as much time hunting down the latest gadgetry as he does designing it. Smallfry has become an inventive customer-focused design and innovation resource with an international reputation. The unique methodologies and processes that have been set in place by May-Russell and his infectious adventurous approach and minute attention to detail have inspired and delivered product innovation that has been sought by major blue chip companies.

Executive Director, One Earth

She is an Associate with the Sustainability Science Program at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government on innovation and global public goods. She is asked to speak on social change, leadership, systems thinking and sustainability, and teaches courses on these topics. From 2002 until 2003, Vanessa was a Fulbright Research Fellow at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government as part of the Initiative on Science and Technology for Sustainability. In 2013, she was awarded Business in Vancouver's Top Forty under 40, and she co-hosts the regional television show, The Sustainable Region.

Summer Intern 2018

Wenbo Qi is a public policy analysis student on UCSD, and familiar with pharmaceutical knowledge and professional communication skills. She is working on the expending expert pool and profile nominees on Katerva.

Summer Intern 2018

Yifan Dong is now the graduate student in UC San Diego, majoring in Public Policy. Based on her Computer Science background, she is willing to make effort on the better development of NGOs by the possible technology innovation.