Aidan Preston is a carbon dioxide removal and science policy advisor with extensive experience from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and non-federal governments. At the DOE, he designed and managed the Carbon Dioxide Removal Purchase Pilot Prize, the first government program dedicated to procuring high-quality, durable CDR credits. At Milkywire, Aidan leads the CDR Scale program, building a portfolio of impactful, high-quality projects that support organizations in achieving their net-zero goals. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Utah and was a Science and Technology Policy Fellow with the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Anna Samuelsson is a sustainable development expert with over 15 years of experience in financing social and environmental projects globally. Holding an LL.M. from Uppsala University, Anna specializes in compliance, due diligence, and anti-fraud measures, ensuring robust risk mitigation and quality assurance. Her background in human rights and social development enables her to integrate social and environmental factors for maximum co-benefits and lasting impact.

Annika Richter is a carbon finance and sustainable energy expert with extensive experience in project development and climate policy. Formerly Regional Manager for East Africa at Atmosfair, she has worked on corporate climate action and host country carbon market frameworks. Based part-time in Dar es Salaam, she co-founded the Tanzania Climate Network and currently leads the carbon market workstream of the FCDO-funded UK–Tanzania Green Growth Facility. Annika has also consulted for international organizations including GIZ, USAID, and MECS.

Jill Raval is a sustainability expert specializing in marine and freshwater ecosystem conservation and sustainable finance. Her career includes significant roles at the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), where she led projects approved by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). Jill’s work spans conservation finance, blue economy, and freshwater governance. A graduate of the Stockholm Resilience Centre, she brings deep expertise in the intersection of finance and sustainability. At Milkywire, Jill serves as Senior Impact & Partnership Manager, overseeing nature-related funds.

Malin Lundahl is a senior partner manager and fashion sustainability strategist with more than a decade of experience in corporate sustainability and supply chain management. She brings deep industry insights into sustainable business transformation and stakeholder engagement, supporting partners in driving meaningful change across their value chains.

Natalya Yakusheva Jarlebring holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Science and has worked extensively on forest–climate policy and sustainable resource management. Formerly a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Helsinki, she focused on the forest–climate nexus in EU climate commitments. Natalya has also served as a consultant for organizations such as UNEP, UNDP, and GIZ, developing sustainability policies and natural resource strategies across multiple regions.

Nina Siemiatkowski is the Founder and CEO of Milkywire, and a Board Member of WRLD Foundation. She is also Co-founder of Flat Capital, a public investment company listed on Nasdaq First North. Nina has a strong background in leadership, sustainability, and storytelling, with previous roles at Human Rights Watch, Panthera, and Rewilding Europe. She is the author of Book of Leon, a photographic chronicle of a lion pride in the Masai Mara. Nina holds an MSc in Business Administration and previously served as VP Marketing at Swedish Match.

Robert Höglund is a carbon dioxide removal (CDR) and climate policy expert. He manages the Climate Transformation Fund, co-founded the CDR market platform CDR.fyi, and collaborates with the NGO Carbon Gap. Robert is a member of the EU Expert Group on Carbon Removals, contributes to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Working Group on Beyond Value Chain Mitigation (BVCM), and serves on the board of Mistra Sustainable Consumption. He has previously led Oxfam Sweden’s policy and communications team and founded the Climate Goal Initiative in Sweden.

Sholto West is a legal researcher and project manager with over 13 years of experience in environmental governance and minority rights. His work focuses on long-term climate strategies, protected areas, legal reform, and biodiversity finance. He has managed development projects for the EU and German donors (GIZ and KfW) across multiple countries, including Lebanon, Georgia, and North Macedonia. Holding an LL.M. in Human Rights and Environmental Law, Sholto emphasizes participatory processes and transparent decision-making to drive equitable, lasting impact.