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The SEP provided an enlightening body of knowledge, reinforcing familiar practices while introducing deeper, more specialized insights that expanded my perspective.
About Elizabeth: A natural storyteller, committed to creating a more sustainable future, Elizabeth has built her career on the ability to blend strategic marketing with sustainability, ESG and hot topic issues. She is known for crafting content that resonates with diverse audiences and driving initiatives that amplify brand visibility and engagement. Over her career she has built a reputation for her strategic, results-driven approach from increasing brand awareness through creative marketing campaigns, drafting reports and speeches on complex issues, and advising on cross-functional communication projects from start to finish.
About Joseph: Dr. Joseph K. Muiruri obtained his Ph.D. in Material Science and Engineering (MSE) from the National University of Singapore (NUS). He has a master’s degree in Environmental Planning & Management from the University of Nairobi, Kenya. Previously, Joseph worked as a research scientist for 10 years and as the Head of the Textiles division for 2 years at the Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI). Currently, he is a Senior Scientist I at the Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE 2 ) A*STAR. Sustainable biopolymers for packaging, natural fibre composites for high-end applications, circular economy, and sustainability metrics are among his research interests.View his member profile in the directory .
"Continuing to stay involved with ISSP and the SEA process immerses me in a world of sustainable compatriots and offers strength, a wealth of knowledge and skills, and camaraderie to draw from, like a nourishing well of sustainability."
Recently, we interviewed Belinda Bean, MSc Sustainable Development, about how she teaches the next generation of sustainability practitioners. Belinda is a faculty member at TAFE NSW , one of Australia's leading vocational education and training providers. She teaches students who are studying to earn their Higher Education Diploma of Sustainable Practice or Undergraduate Certificate in Sustainable Practice . Their Diploma of Sustainable Practice (DoSP) won the prestigious Green Gown Award Australasia in the Next Generation Learning & Skills category.
Sophia is a passionate sustainability communications professional with specialized expertise in renewable energy and carbon markets. With international experience spanning Canada, Tanzania, Poland, and Germany, she enjoys partnering with diverse teams and cultures, collaborating across silos to translate sustainability goals into actionable, tangible results.
Rouba started her career as a green building rating specialist with LEED and BREEAM. Over time, she realized that sustainability extends beyond green construction—it's only a part of it. Addressing climate change requires a broader approach, so she decided to learn more about the fundamentals of sustainability,
Earlier this year, with growing concern for the climate, Misha began to map out a transition into the sustainability field. She holds a sustainability focused MBA from 2010 and wanted to refresh her background knowledge. The SEA credential seemed like a great way to get that background and convey her understanding of the field.
Her vision is to cultivate equitable, sustainable, and thriving communities through the facilitation of collaboration and implementation of system-level social innovation aimed at people, organizations, and planet that advance well-being for all.
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