With over 19 years of scientific research in academia and industry, Anna has gained extensive experience in innovation, systems thinking, and cross-disciplinary work. Her life journey has taken her across the globe, adding a strong intercultural perspective and ability to her work.

Viganda Varabuntoonvit is an assistant professor at the Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Kasetsart University, Thailand. Her areas of specialization and research include life cycle assessment, energy efficiency, energy and carbon intensity, energy management system, carbon footprint, water footprint, and SDGs. Viganda Varabuntoonvit is an assistant professor at the Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Kasetsart University, Thailand.

Diane Archer is a Senior Research Fellow with SEI. Diane joined SEI Asia in September 2018 as Urban Research Fellow, working on the City Health and Wellbeing Initiative. She also works on urban climate resilience and other initiatives seeking to achieve more equitable and sustainable cities.

Diane brings expertise on urban poverty and urban community-led development, with an emphasis on achieving inclusive urban governance in cities of Asia and Africa. She has also previously worked on responses to urban humanitarian crises as well as adaptation to climate change in cities.

Piya Kerdlap is a sustainability scientist and international development professional. He has ten years of experience in life cycle assessment, circular economy, and clean energy in Southeast Asia. He leads PXP Sustainability, a consulting firm that helps businesses, non-profit organizations, and development agencies measure and achieve their sustainability goals in Asia.

Vandana brings experience in entrepreneurship, innovation, investment and agrifood tech accelerator management. She began her career in financial services and has relationship management and investment advisory experience across multinational banks. After her own successful startup journey, she led the design and delivery of entrepreneurship training programs at a leading VC in Singapore.