Team

Abby is a devoted nature enthusiast with a passion for conservation. Over the course of her career, she has been a guiding force for companies in their pursuit to improve their impact and address environmental challenges. With a deep understanding of the importance of environmental stewardship, Abby has actively championed initiatives aimed at reducing carbon footprints, promoting biodiversity, and implementing eco-friendly practices.

Adrian is a dedicated regenerative planting specialist with a keen interest in replicating natural ecosystems to benefit biodiversity. As a student of the natural world, he strives to bring nature into the Urban landscape. A passion developed from his time travelling and observing how society benefits most when nature and humanity can coexist.

Daniel is a multi-disciplinary creative strategist, with expertise in fashion, cultural, technology, and environmental sectors. Crafting compelling narratives and innovative engagement tools, he has elevated renowned brands, building dedicated audiences and driving sustained impact. Daniel's multi-disciplinary approach fosters lasting connections and promotes meaningful change.

Elise is a Creative Brand Strategist with 18 years of experience developing large scale interdisciplinary projects — from conception through execution. It was during a trek in Upper Mustang that the idea of SUGi was born. SUGi is the union of her two passions, Art & Nature, under one purpose: to empower anyone anywhere in the world to become a biodiversity builder.

An architect by training, Bryson has shifted his focus from creating buildings and structures to creating forests that harmonize with the natural environment. He is an expert in soil biology and Pacific Northwest native tree species.
It was while working with Shubhendu Sharma (Afforestt), that Bryson learned the Miyawaki method of forest planting. Bryson believes the best part about these native forests is the visible increase in wildlife activity from animals, bees, and butterflies, the seasonal flowers, and abundant natural food production.

Filipa is inspired to create healthy and resilient environments for the next generation to thrive. She brings a deep expertise in operational excellence to the team and excels at supporting sustainable growth and expansion. Her experience as a finance executive at Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank, and UBS, paired with start-up insights from co-founding companies in the mental health and fashion industry, will be ideal in helping SUGi achieve even greater global impact.

Mono is a multi-disciplinary professional who works across art, design and education. By incorporating visual and empathetic language into project management, Mono blends creativity and pragmatism to bring impactful ideas to life.

Tamsin is a social impact innovator. She is known for her pioneering work as founding president of the ground-breaking (RED) campaign, and has helped advise and build various mission-driven brands and public facing initiatives for global foundations.

Teo is a creative designer with a background in digital media and fashion. She is passionate about environmental work and visual storytelling and is excited to combine these two within SUGi.

James has 28 years of horticultural, landscaping and garden design experience, always with a desire to integrate organic and biodynamic methods. While researching for a practical solution to help our planet and heal precious forest ecosystems, James discovered the pioneering Miyawaki method of afforestation, which after extensive trialing, he now implements and teaches as a core member of the SUGi team.

David is an adventurer and influential environmentalist.​ Driven by his immeasurable curiosity for the natural world, he has ventured to some of the most remote and fragile ecosystems on our planet in order to bring widespread attention and innovative solutions to urgent global environmental issues.