Ma. Celina Anonuevo

Celina, or Macy as she is commonly called, has over 18 years of experience in sustainability, covering work in strategy development and operationalization, stakeholder engagement, and building sustainability culture. Her research interests have included coral reef ecology and fisheries, decent work in the aquaculture sector, and science communication. Her current work in circular economy involves developing solid waste management programs, participant training, and advising obliged enterprises on compliance with the Extended Producer Responsibility Law. 

Laarnie Cancio

Laarnie is one of the five women founders of Luntiang Pamumuhay, Inc., also known as Back to Basics Ecostore, a zero-waste refillery store in Maginhawa, Quezon City in the Philippines. She is a top performer graduate of the Zero Waste Academy Asia Pacific Cohort 2022–2023. She actively engages as a participant or resource speaker in discussions and events focused on environmental sustainability, sharing insights on transitioning to a zero-waste lifestyle and the benefits of reuse and refill systems.

Jinha Kim

In her current role in ADB, Jinha focuses on the intersection of gender, climate change, and digital innovation. She brings over 15 years of experience in international development, having held diverse roles across gender, regional cooperation, program management, and thematic focal points covering gender, youth, and human rights. Her technical expertise spans gender equality, inclusive governance, livelihoods, and sustainable development.