MEET THE TEAM

Mayleah House

Secretary & Acting Chair

A climate specialist with expertise across advocacy, sustainable finance and entrepreneurship. She began her career as a commercial lawyer at a top-tier law firm before a sabbatical reshaped her trajectory. While working as a divemaster in Honduras, May witnessed firsthand the devastating impacts of climate change on a reef — a visceral experience that compelled her to redirect her legal skills toward climate action. Over the past decade, May has led campaigns for leading environmental NGOs, shaped national climate and investment policies as the Australian policy specialist for the UNPRI, and headed the sustainability stewardship program of a prominent ethical fund manager. She currently leads the impact and commercial strategy for an ocean-based climate startup.

Jake Atkinson

Treasurer

A Principal in Climate Risk and a subject matter expert in sustainability reporting, with extensive experience across the intersection of climate risk and non-financial reporting. He previously delivered the climate change policy of Palau and has led numerous climate risk assessments and net zero strategies.

Miguel Garrido

Board Director

A passionate climate leader advancing climate action through strategic partnerships and systems thinking. As Head of Commercial & Partnerships at The Climate Risk Group, he works to embed physical climate risk data into decision-making frameworks across sectors. With roots in the dive industry, Miguel has spent over 15 years connecting people to ocean ecosystems through tourism, education and advocacy. In 2012 he founded the Wetsuit Walk, a community-powered campaign that raised awareness and funds for shark conservation and marine protection.

Kuren Galant

Board Director

A people and culture leader, HR director and founder of a boutique HR consultancy focused on human capital, talent strategy and organisational transformation. With over two decades of experience across higher education, aviation, not-for-profit and corporate environments, he has led end-to-end talent solutions and workforce planning initiatives. Passionate about sustainability and social impact, he brings a values-driven lens to governance and people strategy.

Meredith Epp

Board Director

A sustainability professional with over a decade of experience working in marine conservation, sustainable fishing, circularity and nature. She has worked with some of the largest global and APAC brands, retailers, governments and NGOs to deliver solutions for a thriving planet. She has a background in communications, sustainable finance and marine science.