Jamie is a dynamic and innovative conservation and impact expert with more than 25 years of experience in more than 35 countries, known for her ability to bridge divides across information silos, sectors, and organizational structures. Her cross-disciplinary expertise has earned her a reputation as a problem solver, demonstrating proficiency in identifying and building unexpected partnerships, delivering innovative solutions, and leading teams to operationalize successful strategies. While she has collaborated with global leaders, CEOs of some of the world’s most prestigious corporations, and esteemed academics, the connections she most cherishes are those forged through on-the-ground experiences. She is happiest when her work entails listening to and working with fisherfolk, farmers, community leaders, and individuals in villages worldwide. These listening sessions have profoundly shaped her ethical compass and overall approach to conservation and development. Jamie has a Ph.D. from Boston University and a law degree from Boston College. Her journey in conservation commenced at Conservation International. Nearly twenty years ago, fueled by research and on-the-ground experiences, she identified the vital need to incorporate women into conservation and development approaches that had historically marginalized their contributions. This awareness prompted her departure from her role at CI, inspiring the founding of New Course (now known as Planet Women), an innovative non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women through initiatives in conservation and sustainable development. Nearly fifteen years after founding New Course, Jamie is now at the helm of Kito Impact Foundation. She has launched several important and innovative conservation projects and initiatives through Kito including, for example, the Adaptation Equivalency Index (AEI), an analog to Carbon credits, launched at Heifer International in Guatemala and Honduras, and Last Mile Justice, a new “spin-off” non-profit focused on environmental justice for indigenous and other last mile communities. At Kito, she continues to concentrate on nurturing strategic collaboration, inclusive impact, and innovative approaches to development and conservation issues with for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Jamie is a frequent speaker on leadership and sustainability issues. She served as an advisor to the Clinton Global Initiative for six years and was honored in Fast Company Magazine as one of 60 women heroes changing the world. She has served as advisory expertise for six years to the United Nations' Framework Convention on Climate Change and for three years to EarthLab at the University of Washington. When not in the field, Jamie can be found at her home near Seattle with her one husband, two kids, beloved doggo, and a small flock of scrappy chickens. (Not listed in order of importance.)

I have been part of the non-profit and philanthropic community for more than 25 years, all of it focused on advancing social and racial equity. My range of work includes starting a micro-enterprise organization focused on economic justice for women, to leading a women’s fund in Seattle for 15 years, to currently serving as head of the Renton Regional Community Foundation. Each day I strive to live into my commitment toward racial and resource repair for the sake of restoring our humanity. While my daily paid employment offers some opportunity to live that out, my true vocation is being in relationship with white people with financial wealth as they wrestle with what it means for them to live a liberatory, anti-racist, reparative life. I thrive on making connections between people with similar commitments to see what we can dream up together. I am co-founder of a couple of ‘sisterhoods’ that have resulted in deepening relationships between Black and white women. This is my true joy and I continue to learn what it means to be embodied in my anti-racism and liberatory healing commitment, to accept my imperfections, and to be in community on this journey. My other joys include spending as much time outdoors as possible hiking or backpacking, spending time with family and friends (and my cat), indulging in dark chocolate, and exploring new places.

Antonio (Tony) Rosendo grew up in both Puerto Rico and Colorado, and attended Colorado College, where he ran track and played football. He received his master’s degree from the University of Denver and worked in education as a teacher, administrator, and higher education admissions. Tony became focused on expanding educational equity and co-found Atlas Preparatory School, which is today a 1300+ student school serving PreK-12 graders. With a desire to address systems and expand opportunity beyond education, Tony joined the John & Margot Lane Foundation as the CEO and shortly thereafter, also became the CEO of Bloom Foundation. In 2020, Tony founded Spur Philanthropy with the vision of creating a true collective impact model for philanthropy by managing several foundations through one entity. Tony is a philanthropic, impact investing and creative capital leader and has pioneered innovative ways for foundations to impact their communities through real estate, mission related investments, program related investments and public/private collaborations. Tony is the past board chair of the Pikes Peak Community Foundation and past trustee of Colorado College. He has served on over more than 11 boards in his time in Colorado and now remains as a Sachs Foundation board member. Tony and his wife, Laura, are the parents of two young sons and a stubborn bulldog. He enjoys cheering on the Colorado College Tigers, skiing, mountain biking, sailing, climbing, and cold tubbing.