About Us

Originally from NY, concurrently International Sales Manager at industry DX pioneer ITO Corporation and Research Fellow at the Institute for Future Engineering. Previously, Ecosystem Director at Sizung, the global collaboration platform. 2019 Generation Award winner (Govt of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications’ INNO-vation program). UC Berkeley, BA, Religious Studies. Musashi Institute of Technology (renamed Tokyo City University), MS, Environmental and Information Studies.

Master of Media and Governance, Keio University. Representative Director at Zen2.0. CEO at enmono Inc. Previous company’s restructuring led to physical and mental challenges; he recovered after starting Zen practice at home. Started Zen-based management seminars for small and medium-sized companies, and as a personal “thank you” to Zen launched Zen2.0, Japan’s largest mindfulness event to introduce Zen to the world.

Network ecologist from Portugal who is researches the interconnectedness of living beings and how to apply this knowledge to human society. Eco-networker at the Systems Change Alliance. Accelerating our transition to a regenerative future as Activation Team member at the Global Regeneration CoLab (GRC). Natural Resource Management and Conservation (MSc). Certified Permaculture Designer.

Systems engineer working across traditional boundaries to communicate the possibilities of a low-carbon energy future. Visiting scholar, Portland State University’s Hatfield School of Government, Initiative for Community Disaster Resilience. Previously, visiting researcher, Kumamoto University. M.S., ECEE, UC Davis.

Formerly, a Japanese language instructor. Currently works as a content strategist at Kumano Shindo while pursuing her bachelor's degree in computer engineering in the Philippines. She promotes innovation and progress by seamlessly combining her educational background with administrative and computer science abilities.

Received media exposure and awards while working on the revitalization of inns at Hoshino Resort and SEKAI HOTEL. While overseas, launched a language school for ICT-based learning and creatives. At Deloitte Tohmatsu, helped venture companies expand overseas and connect with government agencies and large corporations to create new businesses. Involved in planning and marketing activities at Kumano Shindo since October 2020.

Founder and executive director of the Climate Foundation, which regenerates life in the ocean using Marine Permaculture technology. Princeton University (physics, magna cum laude). California Institute of Technology (Ph.D., planetary science, Hertz Fellowship). System solutions development for Intel, Disney, Pixar, Microsoft, HP, and Dolby. Marine Permaculture can regenerate life in seas and soils and restore a healthy climate while building a multi-billion dollar seaweed export market over the next decade.

Guyanese-born and Cuban-trained Veterinary Doctor and Zootechnician. MSc, Marine Life Sciences, Graduate School of Fisheries Sciences and PhD, Environmental Science Development, Graduate School of Earth Sciences, Hokkaido University. Intl developmental project mngmt in Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia and Africa. Multidisciplinary research: human-nature interaction, One Health, Socioecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes (SEPLS), and satoyama-satoumi, Japan’s traditional agricultural and mariculture systems.

Global VP Engineering, Vonage; Director of Engineering, Vidyo; University of Paris XII Maths. Specialties: Real time converging solutions over IP networks.

For over 20 years, Tim has been deeply involved with issues facing U.S. regional economies, most recently as President of Ag Resource Strategies. Concurrently, owner & operator of Church Hill Farms since 1996. M.S., Environmental Science, Minnesota State University, Mankato. Previously, Executive Director, Carver Soil & Water Conservation District and Ag Program Director at the Minnesota Project. Expert in shared governance for club resources, and author of "Collaborative Environmental Governance Frameworks".

Kumano Shindo Innovation Hub secretariat. Graduated from Chuo University majoring in sociology with a certificate in social education. Currently works as a freelance clerk for a construction company. In charge of public relations for a district council in Machida City, Tokyo, working to solve local issues. Mother of two children.

He has extensive experience in digital marketing (DM), including campaigns for ProManage's manufacturing execution system, which led to numerous implementations in Europe and a website redesign that won the 18th Golden Spider Award. Since 2009, he has worked with NMQ Digital, Innova, and others design firms to develop strategies for social networking and lead acquisition for Fortune 500 and SMEs.

Lawyer, Dai-Ichi Tokyo Bar Association. After graduating from the Faculty of Law at the University of Tokyo, he worked at the Supreme Court Justice Training Institute before joining TMI Associates, Morgan Lewis & Bakkias Law Office, and Archis Foreign Corporation Joint Office. Established Nakata Law Office in April 2018. Graduated from University of Southern California Law School (LL.M.)

Distinguished Professor, Tokyo City University; Representative Director, General Incorporated Association, Biodiversity Academy (Japan); President, Japan Society for Environmental Studies; Ecological research paper selected as one of the "100 must-read papers that will change the world" by Springer; Doctor of Agriculture (University of Tokyo)

Professor Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science, Ontario Tech. 30+ years in nuclear, energy R&D, out-of-the-box thinking. Expert on Fukushima accident and impacts. Served on American Nuclear Society President's Committee. Technical advisor for “On the Brink: The Inside Story of Fukushima Daiichi.” NuScale Power startup experience.