Cristina is a sustainability professional with over 4 years’ experience, supporting SMEs, councils, and large manufacturers on their carbon and climate journeys.

Having spent most of her career in working for large scale corporates in New Zealand, England and Australia, Helen transitioned into the not-for-profit space in 2023 taking on the role of Tai Urungi - Chief Executive at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari, the worlds largest predator fenced eco-sanctuary located in the heart of the mighty Waikato.

Ekos founder Sean Weaver started his career as a forest ecologist and then moved into forest conservation financing. This began in Fiji working with tribal landowners to protect the magnificent rainforests of Wabu Creek (pronounced 'Waambu') in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Sean is an international expert in market-based mechanisms for environmental and climate financing specialising in restorative & environmental forestry.

Tawna Woods is the founder of Wānaka Body, a personal training and coaching business established in 2015.

What began as a way to support other mothers through the transformative power of exercise has since evolved into a holistic practice that integrates physical fitness with trauma-informed care.

Nicola King is an advocate for people and the planet. With a background in design and a Masters in Sustainable Business, she makes big ideas feel real and relatable. Through her platform In Good Nic, she explores how simplifying sustainability could shape our future.

Sydney Straver, Managing Director of &BLOOM, helps investors and organisations in the Pacific shift ESG from a compliance exercise to a driver of strategic value. With experience supporting European firms, she brings global best practices to the region, guiding clients through every stage of ESG strategy. Her approach uniquely focuses on where sustainability and value creation intersect.

Lisa is the Chief Executive of Wilson & Dorset, based in Wānaka, Wilson & Dorset is reimaging modern living using 100% NZ sheepskin. The Central Otago way-of-life serves as inspiration for the brand – a life that is rooted in nature with deep respect for the land and the farming community.