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.
Executive Leadership
Our executive team brings decades of experience in natural resource management, landscape restoration, and international development to guide Eden’s strategic direction.
Bryan Adkins
Chief Executive Officer
Bryan Adkins, CEO of Eden and its Compassionate Carbon subsidiary, brings two decades of experience implementing nature-based solutions and navigating carbon markets to foster community-centered landscape restoration.
Glen Prior
Chief Operating Officer
Glen Prior, Eden's Chief Operating Officer, brings 15+ years of experience building sustainable systems for mission-driven organizations. As a continuous learner, he fosters collaborative relationships to implement proven methodologies that support long-term progress.
Jeff Arensen
Chief International Operating Officer
Jeff Arensen, Eden's Chief International Operating Officer, fosters partnerships and implements systems-based approaches to drive sustainable, community-centered landscape restoration across Africa.
Regional Directors
Our regional leadership team oversees implementation across our project countries, ensuring consistent methodology application while adapting to local contexts.
Andrew Kinzer
Africa/Asia Deputy Regional Director
Andrew Kinzer, Eden's Africa/Asia Deputy Regional Director, partners with local communities to implement large-scale, science-based restoration projects that address ecosystem degradation and community well-being.
Elliot Kinsey
Country Director of 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.
Gildo Cuamba
Country Director of Mozambique
Gildo Cuamba, Eden's Country Director in Mozambique, leverages 30+ years of nonprofit leadership and community development expertise to foster sustainable landscape restoration and conservation initiatives.
Joan Kariuki Kungu
Country Director of Kenya
Joan Kariuki Kungu, Eden's Country Director in Kenya, leads a team in implementing sustainable, community-driven landscape restoration projects that foster environmental progress and community well-being.
Rachhya Kayastha
Country Director of Nepal
Rachhya Kayastha, Eden's Nepal Country Director, leverages her environmental expertise to foster community-driven landscape restoration, empowering people to thrive in harmony with nature.
Rafael Oscar Oqueli (O’Kelly)
Country Director of Honduras
Rafael, Eden's Country Director of Honduras, leverages 29 years of natural resource and ecosystem restoration expertise to advance landscape-scale initiatives that foster community well-being and measurable environmental progress.
Scott Lout
Africa/Asia Regional Director
Scott Lout, Eden's Africa/Asia Regional Director, brings nearly 30 years of international development expertise, leading diverse teams to implement landscape restoration and conservation programs across 15+ countries.
Victoria Go Roa
Country Director of the Philippines
Victoria Go Roa, Eden's Country Director for the Philippines, implements impactful landscape restoration by partnering with local communities and leveraging her background in entrepreneurship and community service.
Our Global Team
Beyond our leadership, Eden employs hundreds of dedicated staff members across our project countries. These team members include:
Aaron Minnick
Director of Strategic Partnerships
Aaron Minnick, Eden's Director of Strategic Partnerships, leverages over a decade of restoration expertise to foster collaborative partnerships that drive global landscape transformation.
Angie Adkins
Director of International Finance and Administration
Angie Adkins, Eden's experienced Director of International Finance and Administration, partners with teams to implement robust financial management and administrative systems that support community-driven landscape restoration.
Board of Directors
Eden’s board of directors provides governance oversight and strategic guidance to ensure we fulfill our mission effectively.
Bryan Adkins
Chief Executive Officer
Bryan Adkins, CEO of Eden and its Compassionate Carbon subsidiary, brings two decades of experience implementing nature-based solutions and navigating carbon markets to foster community-centered landscape restoration.
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.