Aimee is a human resources professional with over 10 years of corporate work experience in different local and multinational industries. With her experience in organizational development, training, and employee engagement, Aimee is deeply passionate about promoting learning and wellbeing. She is a Climate Reality Leader having joined the 2020 Global training which solidified her inner passion for community work and service. Being an advocate for the environment, she co-founded RE-Store MNL, a small shop promoting refill and reuse in Paranaque City. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences at the University of the Philippines Baguio.
A former local government employee, Seph is passionate about climate action, disaster resilience, and sustainable development in Ormoc City.
He focused his work on mainstreaming these concepts into the city development plans and programs, as well as reporting climate and environment data in progress accountability reporting platforms for cities.
Trained as a Climate Reality Leader in 2020, Seph uses his background in development communication to make climate change easier to understand and inspire climate action. He earned his bachelor’s degree in development communication at the Visayas State University in 2015.
Poch is an ecologist with a focus on community dynamics and ecological succession. His five-year career reflects a multifaceted approach in the environment sector. As a nature-based solutions specialist, he provided technical analysis on carbon-financed projects in Indonesia, Namibia, and Brazil while ensuring scientific integrity and sustainable community development.
As an early-career ecologist, he worked on seed dispersal patterns to orient reforestation efforts in the Caliraya Watershed,
Lastly, he also served as an environmental specialist for the local government with a focus on the Manila Bay. He earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s in Biology at the University of the Philippines Diliman.
An experienced advocacy campaigner and project implementer, Mitzi is committed to mainstreaming climate and social justice in the Philippines.
She provides technical assistance to locals with administrative relief and project/policy lobbying to realize climate actions in their communities.
She is one of the founding members of the Students Environmental Alliance of Davao (SEAD), a youth-led environmental organization in Davao City, and is now the chair of the Committee on Environment of Davao City Youth Development Council. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science at the Ateneo de Davao University.
Pats is a strategic communications practitioner with more than 10 years of experience across national, regional and global contexts that drive meaningful change for people and planet.
Her work spans advocacy, media and community-centered storytelling focused on building inclusive dialogue and collaborative partnerships for social impact.
Pats has held communications leadership roles at Health Care Without Harm Southeast Asia, Women’s Fund Asia, Women’s Global Network for Reproductive Rights and ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights among others.
Earlier experience includes community organizing and campaign work with peoples organizations in the Philippines.
Lyra is an experienced creative who has worked in architecture, tech, and tourism in the past 8 years. Staying true to her personal philosophy “design follows nature,” she uses her skills in planning, graphic design, storytelling, and photography to advocate for animal welfare and the environment by promoting sustainable lifestyle practices, alongside humane and nature-based solutions.
She also volunteers for an animal welfare organization, promoting the adoption of rescued animals and accessible pet healthcare. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture from the University of Santo Tomas.
Marisol is a development professional with over two decades of experience in project management, capacity building, institutional strengthening, behavioral change communication, and gender and social inclusion.
She began her career as a broadcast journalist before transitioning to community development.
As a Climate Reality Leader, Marisol is driven by her passion for climate justice. She is currently pursuing a Juris Doctor degree at Father Saturnino Urios University to strengthen her advocacy for environmental protection.
Marisol also holds a Master in Management from Liceo de Cagayan University, and a degree in Development Communication from Central Mindanao University.
Francesca is an anthropologist with a passion for climate justice and biodiversity conservation through inclusive, people and planet-centered approaches.
She has previously held roles in both academic and advocacy-based research projects that looked into human-chemical relationships in urban contexts, as well as digital rights and online freedoms. Now, she is exploring opportunities in more impact-driven roles.
She earned her bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from UP Diliman in 2024, graduating magna cum laude.
In her free time, Francesca writes children’s books for Saribuhay Philippines, a youth-led environmental storytelling organization.
Red has worked in the communications field for more than five years. Starting out as a writer for local and foreign digital agencies, she eventually developed an interest in public relations and development work.
In her first stint as a public relations officer, she had the opportunity to work with institutions such as the United Nations, the International Labour Organization, and the European Union.
She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of the Philippines Diliman in 2018.
Nic is a development practitioner, advocate, and storyteller experienced in creating programs and content for climate action.
She has supported end-to-end project delivery through developing program design, content, and communications strategies across sectors in the climate and environment space such as biodiversity conservation, sustainable tourism, Indigenous people’s rights, and renewable energy.
Some of the organizations and programs she’s worked with are Manila Observatory’s Klima Centre, the Development Academy of the Philippines’s Sustainable Human Development Program, Reboot Philippines, and Save Philippine Seas.
Bella is a multimedia storyteller working at the intersection of journalism, visual design, and digital media.
Her experience spans student publications, editorial internships, and advocacy-driven initiatives, where she developed campaign content and produced multimedia outputs across various platforms.
She aims to make complex environmental and social issues more accessible and engaging through creative storytelling. She earned her degree in Journalism from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Sta. Mesa.
Marc Edison is a multidisciplinary design professional whose work bridges the built environment with grassroots advocacy to inspire tangible climate action.
His background is deeply rooted in inclusive and sustainable development, visual storytelling, and participatory planning, with a strong focus on building resilient communities and championing climate justice.
Marc holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from the University of Santo Tomas and is a Licensed Architect and Registered Master Plumber.
Having worked for almost a decade in the development sector, Nazca has gained political and technical expertise on climate policy development and advised key government officials to help shape and advance the country’s climate agenda, specifically in strengthening climate finance access, youth and stakeholder engagement, and climate advocacy-building, nationally and regionally. She led the organization of the 2016 CVF Leadership Events that launched the 2016 Low Carbon Monitor Report, one of the first reports on keeping the 1.5ºC goal of global warming as well as the 13 panel sessions of the 2018 Climate Vulnerable Forum Virtual Summit, the first high-level online dialogue with heads of state. She also engaged in collaborative research on Sustainable Insurance Facility and climate risk insurance for the micro, small, and medium enterprises sectors of Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines. She earned her degree in Political Science at De La Salle University, where she was an academic scholar.
Ian is a strategic communications professional with engagements in the public and development sectors. He is a writer, editor, and researcher with over ten years of experience working for government agencies, policymakers, and organizations in the fields of climate change and communications. He provides strategic communications and messaging support for key leaders and officials in communicating climate science, policies, finance access, and initiatives. He previously served as Director for Citizen Engagement in the Aquino Administration’s Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the Ateneo De Manila University in 2009.
