Our Team
The People Behind Landscape Restoration
Eden: People+Planet brings together experienced professionals dedicated to fostering healthy relationships between communities and the land on which we all depend. Our global team combines expertise in natural resource management, community development, forest ecology, and sustainable finance to implement landscape restoration at scale.
Global Team
Our global team brings decades of experience in natural resource management, landscape restoration, and international development to guide Eden’s strategic direction.
Abbey Boyd
Director, Global Human Resources
Abbey Boyd oversees HR across country and headquarters operations, with a focus on policy, labor law compliance, and the systems that support a consistent employee experience across a globally distributed organization.
Alyssa Cooper
Operations Manager
As Operations Manager, Alyssa Cooper focuses on partner communication and building the operational processes that support the organization’s work.
Britt Klaassen
GIS + Carbon Quantification Lead
Britt Klaassen focuses on GIS work, carbon calculation, and the technical aspects of projects, including system design and data processing.
David Mwaura
Chief Financial Officer
David Mwaura brings a strategic finance perspective focused on long-term impact.
Glen Prior
Governance + Compliance Officer
Glen Prior leads corporate Governance and Compliance, where he works to align organizational processes with existing standards, support the CEO and Board in decision-making, and strengthen the team through clear systems and processes.
Scott Lout
Chief Executive Officer
Scott Lout, as Chief Executive Officer, provides strategic leadership and organizational direction across all climate, restoration, and carbon initiatives.
Wycliffe Odour
Group Financial Controller
Wycliffe Oduor helps strengthen Eden’s financial systems, operational governance, and compliance infrastructure across the organization’s multi-country operations.
Zachary Lager
Director, Technical Team
As Global Technical Director, Zachary Lager oversees the carbon certification process, supports compliance with standards, and guides operational planning and implementation.
Tanzania
Our Tanzania team oversees implementation across Tanzania, ensuring consistent
methodology application while adapting to local contexts.
Devotha Mlay
Program Director
Elisante Kishimbo
Operations, Administration + Finance Manager
Elisante Kishimbo oversee the financial, operational, administration, and human resources functions within Tanzania.
Elliot Kinsey
Country Director, Tanzania
Elliot Kinsey, Eden's Tanzania Country Director, brings 15+ years of experience advancing community-driven solutions to climate and development challenges through collaborative, science-based landscape restoration programs.
Laura Jessup
MEAL Director
As Monitoring, Evaluation, Adaptation, and Learning (MEAL) Director, Laura Jessup leads the design and oversight of MEAL systems, supports forest landscape restoration, and ensures project compliance with carbon standards.
Zambia
Our Zambia team oversees implementation across Zambia, ensuring consistent methodology application while adapting to local contexts.
Bwalya Katuta-Machila
Finance + Administration Officer
As Finance and Administration Officer, Bwalya Katuta-Machila oversees financial and administrative operations that support project implementation in Zambia.
Joy Simunchembu
Community Engagement Officer
Joy Simunchembu’s work is to build and maintain strong relationships with communities, stakeholders, and partners involved in environmental and carbon projects.
Marvin Mpola
Country Director, Zambia
Marvin Mpola leads restoration and carbon initiatives in Zambia, focused on delivering strong technical quality, financial viability, and meaningful benefits for communities and ecosystems.
Board of Directors
Eden’s Board of Directors provides governance oversight and strategic guidance to ensure we fulfill our mission effectively.
Geof Barker
Treasurer
Geof Barker, Eden's Treasurer, brings extensive entrepreneurial and leadership experience to the team, having served as board chair and director for several innovative companies. He collaborates with the Eden community to foster sustainable progress.
Mike Kilbane
Board Chairman
Mike Kilbane, Board Chairman of Eden: People+Planet, leverages his deep expertise in strategy and transformation to foster sustainable progress in ecosystem restoration and community well-being.
Patrick Gaston
Board Member
Patrick Gaston, a respected corporate leader, partners with Eden to foster thriving communities and landscape restoration through his board service and strategic advisory expertise.
Pete Chiarelli
Board Member
Pete Chiarelli leverages decades of leadership and strategic planning experience to facilitate Eden's mission, fostering collaborative partnerships to cultivate nature-based solutions and drive landscape-scale restoration progress.
Scott Lout
Chief Executive Officer
Scott Lout, as Chief Executive Officer, provides strategic leadership and organizational direction across all climate, restoration, and carbon initiatives.