OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
RUNA RAAY/ CHAIR
A Fashion Environmentalist and activist, Runa leads with a vision to unite fashion, art, and environmental sustainability. Her work focuses on creating circular solutions, advocating for climate action, and using fashion as a tool for activism. Her work with the United Nations and IUCN integrates nature-based solutions and design intelligence to address climate change and environmental justice.
MICHAEL STANLEY JONES
Michael is Senior Advisor to the Circular Research Foundation in Parabita, Italy, and an Environmental Policy and Governance Fellow with the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH) in Ontario, Canada. He also serves as an advisor to the Plastic-free Mediterranean Sea Initiative led by the Zoological Station Anton Dohrn in Italy. He has served as a communications consultant to the UN Environment Management Group and UN Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). His recent research addresses public participation in the adoption of sustainability standards, microplastic pollution, sustainable fashion, and the post-2030 sustainable development agenda.
TERESA KOTTURAN
Sister Teresa Kotturan, a member of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, Kentucky, serves as the main representative for the Sisters of Charity Federation Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) at the United Nations (UN). She works closely with other NGO representatives and multiple committees to address political, economic, social, and humanitarian policies.She is committed to raising awareness of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people live in peace and prosperity.
SUCHITRA SUGAR
Suchitra Sugar, originally from Hungary, currently works at UNICEF in New York, where she global programs focused on climate action and child rights. With over 17 years of experience at the United Nations, she serves as the elected co-chair of the New York Staff Association Greening Committee. In this role, Suchitra leads initiatives that promote sustainable practices among staff, collaborates with various partners, and conducts surveys to assess the impact of their activities. Since 2013, she has co and organized the annual UN-wide Green Fair, a vibrant marketplace showcasing sustainable solutions to the UN staff community.
SCOTT DAVID
25 years of experience with the most recent 10 years building and leading teams across Asia. Building, scaling and leading diverse teams, gathering and synthesizing data to drive business decisions and outcomes.
Strong ability to consult, counsel and influence from the CXO level throughout the organization.
OUR ADVISORS
SATYA TRIPATI
Satya S. Tripathi is the Secretary-General of the Global Alliance for a Sustainable Planet, Chancellor of the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences, and Senior Distinguished Fellow on Innovative Finance at the World Agroforestry Centre. A development economist, lawyer, and changemaker with over 40 years of experience, he has held key roles within the United Nations for over two decades, including UN Assistant Secretary-General and Head of the New York Office at UN Environment.
Mr. Tripathi has led initiatives such as post-tsunami recovery in Aceh, Indonesia, securing $7 billion in international funding, and spearheaded the $1 billion REDD+ partnership in Indonesia. He chaired UN-mediated Cyprus unification talks and led human rights investigations in post-war Bosnia. He also founded the Tropical Landscapes Finance Facility and the Sustainable India Finance Facility, leveraging private finance for transformative social and environmental impact. A former member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Council on Forests, Mr. Tripathi is dedicated to innovative solutions for sustainable development.