Board of Directors

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    David Poritz

    Board Member

    David Poritz is the founder and President of Equitable Origin, a visionary leader driving the shift toward socially and environmentally accountable energy development through global stakeholder engagement and cross-sector collaboration.

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    Todd Crider

    Board Member

    Todd Crider is a partner at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and Vice-Chair of both the Rainforest Foundation US and the Cyrus Vance Center for International Justice, applying his deep expertise in international law and finance to support equitable partnerships and sustainable development worldwide.

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    Tracy Austin

    Board Member

    Tracy Austin is a former Executive Director of the Mitsubishi Corporation Foundation for the Americas and General Manager of Corporate Communications and Sustainability, bringing decades of expertise in strategic philanthropy, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable corporate leadership across the Americas.

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    David Schilling

    Board Member

    Rev. David Schilling is a Senior Advisor at the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, dedicated to fostering multi-stakeholder collaboration to promote human rights and ethical practices in global corporate operations and supply chains.

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    Lamé Verre

    Board Member

    Lamé Verre is Head of Strategy, Innovation & Sustainability at SSE PLC, bringing over 20 years of global energy expertise and a strong commitment to low-carbon solutions, inclusive leadership, and wildlife conservation.

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    Steve Saddleback

    Board Member

    Steve Saddleback, Director of the National Energy Business Centre of Excellence at the Indian Resource Council of Canada, champions meaningful Indigenous participation and leadership in the energy sector through his extensive experience in finance, economic development, and community advocacy.

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    Daniel C. Cardenas Jr.

    Board Member

    Daniel C. Cardenas Jr., CEO and Chairman of the National Tribal Energy Association, drives sustainable energy infrastructure development and advocates for tribal sovereignty and economic opportunities across Native American communities nationwide.

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    Hannah Stutzman

    Chair

    Hannah Stutzman, Board Chair, is an environmental expert specializing in tropical forest conservation and socio-environmental initiatives in the Amazon, with a proven track record in leading collaborative, science-driven efforts to protect critical wildlands

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    Yadira Ocoguaje

    Board Member

    Yadira Ocoguaje, Director and Conservation Fellow of the Siekopai Nation, integrates ancestral traditions and community-led initiatives to support territorial protection, education, and sustainable development in the Amazon region.

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