Who We Are – Sustainable Solutions International Consulting

As a Community of Practitioners, we are available for individual consulting assignments or as select teams to address your needs.

If you are seeking a team for a particular assignment, please contact info@sustainablesolutions.consulting.

If you are seeking an individual consultant, please contact the consultant of choice directly through their email address provided below.

Alternatively contact info@sustainablesolutions.consulting with a short explanation of the assignment or terms of reference,
and we will identify the appropriate consultant to support your needs.

Eleanor Carter. Consultant

ecarter@sustainablesolutions.consulting

As the Founder and Executive Director of Sustainable Solutions, Eleanor has more than 25 years of experience supporting sustainability initiatives in Africa, Southeast Asia, Pacific islands, Mediterranean, and West Indian Ocean regions. Working with a wide range of organizations, from international NGOs & Government departments, through to small-scale community groups & district government offices, Eleanor’s areas of specialism include: marine and coastal management (MPAs, ICZM, EAFM), training and capacity building, sustainable tourism, multi-lateral environmental agreements (MEAs), and community-based natural resource management (CBNRM). Key support areas include: strategic planning, program design, project management, fundraising, social marketing and communications, workshop design and facilitation, taking ideas from paper to practice, and conducting monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL).

In addition to her consulting work, Eleanor is the Co-Director of the multi award-winning Chumbe Island Marine Protected Area (MPA) in Zanzibar, Tanzania, where she was the first Project Manager through the design, development and implementation phase in the mid-nineties. This first financially self-sustaining MPA in the world continues to flourish today, with all operations fully funded by cutting-edge zero-impact ecotourism, where 100% of funds generated from visitors are re-invested in MPA management, research, and education for school children. Eleanor is also an IUCN Field Evaluator for World Heritage Nominations and is on the Expert Advisory Board for ‘Blue Finance’ (a social enterprise for sustainably financing MPAs). She is a certified Technology of Participation (ToP) trainer and facilitator and holds a Bachelors with honors in Ecology from London University (UK), a post-graduate diploma in Environmental law, economics and policy from the University of Massachusetts (USA), and was awarded a distinction-level Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Environment & Development from the University of Cambridge (UK).

Johan Huig van Duijn. Consultant

jvanduijn@sustainablesolutions.consulting

Johan has more than 25 years of experience in sustainable development programming supporting NGOs and local governments in Africa and Asia. His expertise particularly lies in the sectors of Food Security and Sustainable Livelihoods, including the principles of Climate Change Adaptation (CCA), Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Community Based Resource Management (CBNRM). Formerly holding Senior Advisory roles his expertise covers the complete cycle of program design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and learning. While he continues to provide technical training services and contextual analysis support, such as market and value chain analysis, his emphasis as a consultant is in Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL). He designs and conducts participatory Baseline and Evaluation studies for International NGOs and caters them to the needs and capacity of local organizations and other stakeholders in developing countries and emerging economy nations, including the application of appropriate (Information) technologies.

Johan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Forest and Nature Management, with a specialization in Tropical Forestry, from Van Hall Larenstein Applied Science University in the Netherlands. He has diplomas in Development Management from the Open University of the United Kingdom, and Climate change adaptation and mitigation of the University of Kopenhagen, Denmark; and holds a Master’s degree in Evaluation from the University of Melbourne.

Emily Morrison. Consultant

emorrison@sustainablesolutions.consulting

Emily has more than 20 years of experience internationally and in Australia, specializing in supporting and strengthening grassroots organizations to adopt long term sustainable solutions and improve community engagement strategies. Emily applies gender and socially inclusive principles to foster significant, sustainable change at community and organizational levels. Emily’s work is focused on gender, community and social inclusive approaches, based on a human-rights and strengths-based framework. Her strengths are in building ... Read More

Emily’s work is focused on gender, community and social inclusive approaches, based on a human-rights and strengths-based framework. Her strengths are in building networks and connections and utilizing existing assets and resources to create change. Emily’s experience includes evaluations and social research, strategic planning, research methodologies, participatory methodologies, community-based approaches, human rights, organizational development, project management and gender and socially inclusive approaches. She is also an experienced facilitator and trainer, able to design programs that best suit individual organizations and groups using a diverse range of adult education techniques.

Emily holds a Bachelors degree in Youth Studies, and a Masters in Professional Studies, International development, peace, conflict, environment and adult education from the University of New England, Australia.

Laura Kola. Consultant

lkola@sustainablesolutions.consulting

Laura is a committed conservationist, participatory practitioner and environmental educator dedicated to working collaboratively for terrestrial and marine natural resource management and community well-being. Laura has extensive experience in Australia and eastern Indonesia managing stakeholder relationships and building awareness through disseminating scientific knowledge, engaging a broad audience, and skills sharing. Areas of focus include: mentoring, training and capacity building; community based natural resource management (CBNRM); natural resource assessment, monitoring, evaluation ... Read More

Areas of focus include: mentoring, training and capacity building; community based natural resource management (CBNRM); natural resource assessment, monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL); environmental interpretation and knowledge development; ecotourism; science communications; report writing; and fundraising.
Laura holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Forest Ecosystem Science and a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies and Indigenous Studies from the University of Melbourne, Australia, as well as certifications in Project Management Practice and Business Administration.

Matt Fox. Consultant

mfox@sustainablesolutions.consulting

Matt has worked on conservation and natural resource management in the Asia Pacific region for the past twenty-five years. He works with a wide range of clients from community-based organisations and NGOs, to governments and regional bodies. His work addresses complex sustainability challenges, including climate change, biodiversity loss, natural resource governance, and community resilience and livelihoods. His current areas of interest include ocean governance, protected area management, small-scale fisheries and ... Read More

His current areas of interest include ocean governance, protected area management, small-scale fisheries and community-based natural resource management. He holds Social Sciences and Science degrees, was the recipient of an Earthwatch Fellowship (an Australian National Science Award for Young People) and was an Australian Youth Ambassador. Matt brings a strong grasp of programmatic and strategic design, project management, financing and grant-making, and community engagement practice. He brings strong experience at the organizational level, paired with a strong fundraising record. Matt has spent long stints living and working in Southeast Asia; now based in Victoria, Australia, Matt has been consulting for the past six years.

Stuart J. Green. Consultant

sgreen@sustainablesolutions.consulting

Stuart is a passionate problem solver committed to improving the health and stability of coastal communities and ecosystems in the Indo-Pacific region. Over the past three decades, he has collaborated with visionary scientists, communicators, educators, anthropologists, donors, politicians, and fishers to tackle the pressing challenges of those who are reliant on the ocean. To amplify his impact, Stuart founded Blue-Green Advisors which works in partnership with SSIC, assembling a team ... Read More

To amplify his impact, Stuart founded Blue-Green Advisors which works in partnership with SSIC, assembling a team of like-minded individuals devoted to developing human-first strategies for ocean conservation. Together, they strive to maximize the outcomes of conservation investments and harness technology to scale their work. With expertise in curating and critically analyzing strategies, master plans, and program outputs, Stuart and the team provide compelling context, evaluations, and transformative learning opportunities. From grassroots community engagement to national policy levels, he generates innovative solutions and fosters collaboration. By embracing multi-sectoral perspectives and understanding the unique motivations of team members and stakeholders, he maximizes the collective potential for positive change. His discerning mindset is attuned to creating creative solutions that promote social justice and improve the health of our oceans.

Stuart has a Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology (Fisheries) and a Master of Science in Integrated Coastal Zone Management. Furthermore, his advisory capacity is enriched by his MBA, which offers a comprehensive framework for contextualizing insights. He has worked with foundations, multi-laterals, bi-laterals, national and local governments, industry, and capacity-building civil society organizations throughout his career. Stuart firmly believes in the power of collaborative partnerships at the appropriate governance level, openness to continuous learning, systematic experimentation, and forging new pathways to drive meaningful impact. Stuart has brought his considerable talents to several Boards including the award-winning Blue Ventures and the Marine Stewardship Council. In all his roles, he is unyielding in his dedication to championing the health and prosperity of ocean stakeholders, especially small-scale fishers and those with limited voice.

Jenny House. Consultant

jhouse@sustainablesolutions.consulting

Jenny is a transdisciplinary practitioner and researcher, with a focus on small-scale fisheries management and governance, participatory monitoring, gender equity, and social inclusion. She has a decade of experience working across the Asia-Pacific, with a particular interest in Timor-Leste, Indonesia, and Australia. Jenny has a strong background in Monitoring & Evaluation, participatory social and ecological research methodologies, and community engagement. She has extensive experience as a coach, facilitator, and trainer, which includes experience in community-based natural resource management, photovoice (participatory photography/participatory action research), ecotourism, and scientific diving. She is also a Reef Check Ecodiver Course Director and a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.

Jenny is currently a PhD candidate in the Research Institute for the Environment and Livelihoods, Charles Darwin University. She explores how social relations and power dynamics shape how people and institutions interact with each other, their resources, and the environment. Her PhD project is entitled, “Gendered perspectives of community-based fisheries management and participatory monitoring in Timor-Leste.” She holds a Master of Science in Marine Environmental Management from the University of York and a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Marine Biology from the University of St Andrews.

Stuart Sheppard. Consultant

ssheppard@sustainablesolutions.consulting

Stuart has over 25 years of global experience as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Manager and Analyst with International NGOs. He has worked primarily in developing countries providing GIS support, capacity building and leadership on sustainable development and natural resource management projects. Specializing in GIS for spatial planning, Stuart’s areas of expertise include: advanced GIS analysis; Systematic Conservation Planning (SCP) workflows, tools and procedures; Remote Sensing (RP) mapping; and Global ... Read More

Formally The Nature Conservancy’s Asia Pacific Conservation Data Node Manager and Analyst he has participated in and led the GIS component of numerous multi-national conservation planning exercises. He is currently a partner with Forest Inform Partners Pty Ltd, combining government agencies’ and stakeholders’ decision rules with spatial data for forest land use conflict resolution, regional development integration and SCP. Stuart is also a Senior Faculty Specialist at the University of Maryland’s Department of Geographic Sciences, USA.

Stuart holds a degree in Geography and Cartographic Sciences from George Mason University, Fairfax, VA and has strong applied technical skills in the principles and practices of GIS spatial planning. Stuart extends his GIS services through collaboration, training and mentoring of participants within a range of cultural, professional and government frameworks.

Dulcyta Soares. Consultant

dsoares@sustainablesolutions.consulting

As an Engineer Dulce is the co-founder of ‘Women in Engineering’ in Timor-Leste. Her areas of specialism include: strategic planning, design, implementation and monitoring of Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in Schools (WinS component); hygiene promotion via the Child to child ( C2C) methodology; promoting behavior change through school health clubs; overseeing construction of WASH facilities; and conducting training and capacity building (including Training of Trainers – TOT – at ... Read More

As the inventor of a specialized sustainable toilet her work has focused on bringing hygiene and health benefits to rural and remote areas in SE Asia. Dulce holds a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering from Victoria University, Australia.

Dr. Charles Dryden. Consultant

cdryden@sustainablesolutions.consulting

Charlie is an experienced environmental scientist and consultant with a diverse background in marine and coastal systems management and over 15 years of professional experience. His work has supported clients to develop strategies to address environmental challenges and ensure sustainability, with extensive experience in designing and conducting both ecological and social surveys and undertaking analyses, and report production to support clients across a range of topics. Charlie’s work has encompassed ... Read More

Charlie’s work has encompassed marine policy development, spatial planning, and sustainable environmental management, with a specific focus on Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and conservation efforts. He has a track record of successfully engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including local communities, private businesses, NGOs, and government agencies, to develop effective strategies for environmental management and conservation.

Charlie holds a PhD in marine science and a master’s degree in tropical coastal management and has published research papers and reports on marine and coastal conservation, management, and policy.

Dr. Imam Syuhada. Consultant

isyuhada@sustainablesolutions.consulting

Imam is a highly accomplished Fisheries Specialist with a strong track record of leading projects and initiatives focused on marine conservation, fisheries ecolabel certification, coastal community development, and the seafood industry in Indonesia. Imam has extensive partnership and government outreach expertise, and has collaborated with international organizations, Indonesian government agencies, and the private sector throughout his career to promote responsible fishing practices and marine biodiversity conservation. He has held key ... Read More

Imam has extensive partnership and government outreach expertise, and has collaborated with international organizations, Indonesian government agencies, and the private sector throughout his career to promote responsible fishing practices and marine biodiversity conservation. He has held key positions at organizations such as The International Pole and Line Foundation (IPNLF), the Indonesia Climate Change Trust Fund (ICCTF-BAPPENAS), Coral Triangle Center (CTC), and World Wide Fund for Nature – Indonesia (WWF-ID).

Imam has been actively engaged in developing and managing strategic programs, offering scientific expertise, practical insights and overseeing the successful execution of projects. His skill set encompasses statistical data analysis, spatial analysis, fish stock assessment, underwater video and photography, and oceanographic and fisheries data collection and analysis. Imam holds a PhD in Biological and Environmental Sciences and an M.S. in Fisheries, Animal, and Veterinary Sciences from the University of Rhode Island, USA.

Andrew Wilson. Consultant

awilson@sustainablesolutions.consulting

Andrew is a specialist in supporting environmental and social enterprises to prepare business documents required for funding, accreditations, approvals and/or stakeholder communications. Andrew has over 15 years of experience working in financial services, with deep expertise in commercial financial analysis, industry research and document preparation. His consulting work has focused on supporting projects across a variety of sectors, including conservation, recycling, green energy and regenerative aquaculture/agriculture organizations. Andrew’s work includes ... Read More

Andrew holds a Bachelor of Science (Environmental Biology) and Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) from Monash University in Australia and is a Masters of Business Administration candidate at AGSM, University of New South Wales in Australia, specializing in Social and Environment Impact.

Skye Turner-Walker. Consultant

sturner-walker@sustainablesolutions.consulting

Skye’s work for more than 15 years has concentrated on strengthening the mechanisms for responding to environmental and climate change risks and uncertainty, with a focus on climate change adaptation (CCA), disaster risk management (DRM) and disaster risk reduction (DRR) in the Asia-Pacific. Skye has been based with United Nations (UN) development agencies such as the UN Development Programme (UNDP), international environmental think tanks such as the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), international NGOs, research institutes as well as with government ministries and departments. She has worked as a Climate Change Advisor to National Environment Directorates, and as a specialist for a range of UN programmes for Climate Change Adaptation and Risk Reduction. Most recently, Skye has worked on Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) and disaster risk reduction/management projects throughout the Asia-Pacific funded under the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and Green Climate Fund (GCF) since 2014. As a Project Design Specialist and Team leader responsible for developing full-sized project design on a number of Ecosystem-based adaptation GEF and GCF projects (in Myanmar, Timor-Leste, Thailand), Skye has been responsible for working with communities and key stakeholders from across government, NGOs, CSOs and research institutes in the participatory design of these projects.

Skye’s PhD is on local responses to climate change adaptation in coastal and small-islands of Indonesia, with the Australian National University (ANU) Fenner School. Skye also holds a Master of Social Science in International Urban and Environmental Management, a Bachelor of Social Science in Environment, and is currently a visiting researcher at the Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Centre for Asia-Pacific Studies, in Indonesia.

Sebastian Persch. Consultant

spersch@sustainablesolutions.consulting

Sebastian is a tropical ecologist and software apps support developer who was worked on various topics related to forestry, conservation and climate change mitigation for the past 7 years. Through his deep knowledge in advanced data analysis and statistical programming, he has helped automate data analysis processes in a range of programs, including a pilot project for the national forest inventory of Lao PDR, as well as implementing analysis for ... Read More

He has conducted extensive research on carbon stock and carbon dynamics estimations in Sumatran peatlands in association with CIFOR, CIRAD, the James Hutton Institute and the University of Göttingen, gaining an in depth knowledge on tropical carbon cycles and climate change mitigation efforts. Furthermore he has advised on feasibility studies for REDD+ in Indonesia.

Sebastian is the co-founder of a recently launched ‘Sustainability Apps’ company supporting the development of innovative Integrated web based applications to deliver data-driven sustainable solutions to socio-environmental problems, particularly in the areas of agribusiness. The apps are project and process-specific tools for integrating real time analysis with the concepts of adaptive management and streamlined work flows.

Sebastian has Bachelors in Forest Ecology and Management from the University of Göttingen, a Masters in Tropical and International Forestry from the University of Göttingen and in currently completing his PhD in Tropical Ecology also from The University of Göttingen.

Jason Rubens. Consultant

jrubens@sustainablesolutions.consulting

Jason is a specialist in marine & coastal resources management and climate change. He has specific expertise in fisheries governance & co-management; climate change vulnerability assessment & adaptation; sustainable coastal livelihoods; tropical mariculture; marine protected area (MPA) management & management effectiveness; fisheries law enforcement & IUU; endangered species research & conservation; coral reef monitoring & research; strategic planning; project design & project cycle management; monitoring and evaluation; proposal writing & fundraising. Jason has worked for bi-lateral, multilateral and non-Government organizations, including the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO, the UK Department for International Development (DFID), World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the World Bank in East Africa (Tanzania, Kenya & Mozambique) & South Asia (India, Sri Lanka & Maldives), also Vietnam. He designed and managed a UK-Association for Project Management (APM) award-winning fisheries management and coastal livelihoods project in Tanzania between 2005 and 2010.

Jason is now the Director of Sound Ocean Ltd, an independent consultancy company established in 2013 and based in Tanzania. He has a Bachelors degree in Philosophy and Sociology from Bristol University, UK; and a Masters in Tropical Marine & Coastal Management (Distinction) from Newcastle University, UK.

Jensi Sartin. Consultant

jsartin@sustainablesolutions.consulting

[Currently on long-term assignment with BAPPENAS/UNDP] Jensi has more than 10 years of experience in supporting sustainability initiatives with iNGOs & Government departments in Indonesia. Jensi’s areas of specialism include: integrated marine and coastal management (MPAs, EAFM), training and capacity building (ecological and social impact assessment, scuba diving, popular writing), and community-based natural resource management (CBNRM). Formerly Director of Reef Check Foundation Indonesia, and Program Development Specialist for ‘Publish What ... Read More

[Currently on long-term assignment with BAPPENAS/UNDP]
Jensi has more than 10 years of experience in supporting sustainability initiatives with iNGOs & Government departments in Indonesia. Jensi’s areas of specialism include: integrated marine and coastal management (MPAs, EAFM), training and capacity building (ecological and social impact assessment, scuba diving, popular writing), and community-based natural resource management (CBNRM).

Formerly Director of Reef Check Foundation Indonesia, and Program Development Specialist for ‘Publish What You Pay’ Indonesia, Jensi’s key areas of focus include: strategic planning, program design, research and fundraising. Jensi holds a Bachelors degree in Marine Ecology from Diponegoro University, Indonesia; and a Masters degree in Natural Resource Management from James Cook University, Australia.

Dr. Amielle DeWan. Consultant

adewan@sustainablesolutions.consulting

[Head of Consulting & Founding Partner of ‘Impact By Design’ USA] Amielle’s work focuses on non-profit organizations as a powerful conduit for improving lives and changing the world for the better, whilst recognizing that aligning work towards the greatest possible impact can be a challenge. Whether it is evaluating and demonstrating impact, improving institutional learning, securing sustainable funding, managing change, or implementing innovative new programs – Amielle is passionate about ... Read More

As the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Impact by Design, Amielle bridges non-profit missions with best practices in designing and implementing whole systems approach to impact-oriented monitoring, evaluation and adaptive management. Impact by Design offers human-centered consulting that focuses on building a deep understanding of a team’s needs and motivations, then designing tailored solutions that allow organizations to achieve their goals.

Amielle’s specialties include: monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL), research design, training design, facilitation, institutional learning and adaptive management, behavior change, project management, and leadership development. She received her PhD from Cornell University in wildlife ecology, biostatistics, and GIS, her Masters from the State University of New York in Conservation Biology and Policy and Bachelors from the State University of New York Binghamton. Prior to becoming a consultant Amielle led planning, monitoring, and science departments at the International Fund for Animal Welfare, Rare, and Defenders of Wildlife.

Laura D’Arcy. Consultant

ldarcy@sustainablesolutions.consulting

[Currently Head of Trillion Trees, WWF] Laura is an experienced conservation manager who has supported terrestrial land management and biodiversity conservation initiatives with a wide range of organizations; NGOs, national and district governmental agencies, international and inter-governmental agencies, as well as corporate entities. She has technical expertise in wildlife trade, wildlife conservation (particularly large cats and great apes), protected area management, tropical peatland management, sustainable financing, biodiversity assessments and monitoring, ... Read More

Laura sits on the Council of the Linnean Society, is a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and member of the Association of Tropical Biology. She sat on Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Biodiversity and High Conservation Value (HCV) Technical Working group for four years and was scientific advisor to the RSPO Compensation Task Force. Laura has also co-authored several guidance documents for the identification, monitoring and management of biodiversity in HCV areas, as well as on topics of human wildlife conflict. She holds a BSc in Environmental Conservation Management from Nottingham Trent (UK), a Masters in Conservation Biology from Manchester Metropolitan University (UK), and is a qualified teacher and expedition leader.

Support Providers

Olivia Sope. Project Support

osope@sustainablesolutions.consulting

Olivia has more than 15 years of experience in project management support to development-related organizations and projects implementing marine and coastal conservation, and green energy. Through her recent work with the ASEAN Secretariat, coordinating closely with the relevant divisions, the Office of Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN (for ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community-ASCC), Sectoral Bodies, donors, and resource/ expert networks, she was responsible for the development and publication of series of trend reports and policy briefs on the newly established Research and Development Platform managed by the ASCC Analysis and Monitoring Division. She has also supported the CTI-CFF Regional Secretariat as the Assistant to the CTI-CFF Coordinator, providing support, facilitation, and assistance in all aspects of the the transition of the CTI Secretariat from an interim to a permanent status. This included supporting the six-nation CTI bodies to plan and coordinate the implementation of the Regional Plan of Action, measuring progress of the Priority Actions, and coordinating communications and events. Olivia holds a Bachelors in Economics from the University of Tanjungpura, Indonesia, and a Masters of Sustainable Practice from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University, Australia.

Philippa Blake. Researcher, Writer, Editor

pblake@sustainablesolutions.consulting

Philippa has over ten years’ experience as a writer, researcher, copy editor and proofreader, having held positions across the not-for-profit, tertiary and government sectors. With a love for the written word and an excellent eye for detail, she enjoys helping others to express themselves clearly and correctly. Past clients include such high-level organisations as the World-Wide Fund (WWF) for Nature and Conservation International-Indonesia. She has experience in the creation of ... Read More

Philippa has over ten years’ experience as a writer, researcher, copy editor and proofreader, having held positions across the not-for-profit, tertiary and government sectors.

With a love for the written word and an excellent eye for detail, she enjoys helping others to express themselves clearly and correctly. Past clients include such high-level organisations as the World-Wide Fund (WWF) for Nature and Conservation International-Indonesia.

She has experience in the creation of a range of content, including project reports, newsletters and web-based material, and has a sound knowledge of a variety of subject areas, such as gender and development, public health and marine conservation.

Philippa has tertiary qualifications to a Master level in the humanities and public health from the University of Melbourne and University of Queensland respectively.

Eni Sulistyo Rini & Adrian Coen. Translation Team (English/Indonesian)

translation@sustainablesolutions.consulting

Eni Sulistyo Rini M.C. is a veteran translator. Working in partnership with Adrian Coen, this translation team has provided high quality bi-lingual product development support to a range of clients, including MAMPU, ACER, WWF, Erlangga, Handicap International, RARE, Martha Tilaar, Garuda Inflight Magazine, International Federation of the Red Cross, USAID PRIORITAS, DBE3, USAID SEA, VSO/CUSO, South Pole Group and SSIC. They also assist several Indonesia-based academic journals, including GAMA IJB, JIEB, JAR and others.
Eni is also a co-founder of Wisma Bahasa – Yogyakarta Indonesia Language Centre – where she has served as coordinator, teacher, and trainer; she is currently on the executive board of the Suara Bhakti Foundation that owns Wisma Bahasa, a translation company and a community development organization. Adrian also worked as a Lecturer in English Writing Skills in the International Undergraduate Programme at the Faculty of Economics & Business, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, for fourteen years.

Manuela Wedgwood. Editor, Researcher

mwedgwood@sustainablesolutions.consulting

Manuela is a freelance researcher and editor with nearly 20 years’ experience working in journalism, academia, and IT. Latterly, her work has also involved her closely with Web product design, online content, and Information Architecture in various sectors including Heritage and Marine Sustainability. She is also a translator and interpreter in German, English, and Romanian and has edited, researched, and translated material on a wide range of topics ranging from ... Read More

Her editing commissions include Professor Jack Goody’s The Theft of History, and Renaissances: The One or the Many? (Cambridge University Press, 2006, 2010), various titles from the Institute of Education Press (UCL) among many other books, academic papers, reports, and school curricula.

Recently, she has been involved in a number of cultural initiatives elaborating project concepts, creating product design, specifying content requirements and structure as well as taxonomy and database schema design, collecting data through both desk-based research and fieldwork, and establishing and maintaining contacts with stakeholders. In addition, in this field she has designed and specified a web-based historical educational interactive product and a series of content directories while writing and researching source material.

Manuela holds a Bachelors in German and English Language and Literature from Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu and a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in European Literature from the University of Cambridge.

Cristina Nitafan. Research and Communications

cnitafan@sustainablesolutions.consulting

Cristina is a staunch advocate of nature with active involvement in the environmental movement. Over the past decade, she has been volunteering and working for various non-profit organizations in the Philippines, focusing on environment, human rights, and community education. Through her extensive involvement, Cristina has developed invaluable research, communications, and capacity-building skills. In one notable project, she joined a sailing expedition to the high seas to investigate tuna industry fishing ... Read More

In one notable project, she joined a sailing expedition to the high seas to investigate tuna industry fishing practices and assess the Philippines fishing access rights. In this project, she conducted interviews with Filipino fisherfolks and produced advocacy materials. She saw first-hand the challenging working conditions of Filipino fishermen amidst unknown waters and unpredictable weather. This experience fuels Cristina’s outlook and passion for communicating labor rights issues faced by fishermen.

Having worked with various organizations, Cristina understands the power of compelling storytelling in bringing important issues to the forefront of public consciousness. From human rights to youth empowerment to ocean conservation, she has helped to create a platform for these issues to be heard and acted upon. Her qualitative research style is informed by a belief in the importance of sharing stories of struggle and triumph in order to inspire and persuade a broad audience for the various issues we are facing as a society.

Cristina currently leads the communications at Blue-Green Advisors Ltd, a company that advises clients working in coastal and marine conservation in the Indo-Pacific region.

Sonya Wilinda. PA to Executive Director

swilinda@sustainablesolutions.consulting

Putu Sonya Wilinda (Sonya) is a graduate from Mahasaraswati University (formerly STIBA). Her major was English literature, and she completed her studies in 2016. Prior to her time in academia she worked in the hospitality industry, where she continued to work part-time during her studies and beyond. Her work as a front-line representative has enabled her to meet new people from all around the world, learning about other countries, welcoming ... Read More