MEET THE TEAM

With over three decades applying practical knowledge in public relations and communications, Ana leads one of the most respected PR firms in the Philippines. She is recognized for her dedication in ESG and for inspiring sustainable lifestyles, business practices, and policies in her country. Ana was the first Filipino elected to the board of the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communications Management and currently serves as VP-External for the Public Relations Society of the Philippines. She holds a degree in Comparative Literature from the University of the Philippines.

Dr. Clāra Ly-Le leads a recognized Ho Chi Minh City PR agency. Clara earned a Ph.D. in communications from Bond University and today brings global perspectives to Vietnam’s quickly transforming renewable energy market, supporting local and international companies with their communications across the country’s often complex media and regulatory landscape. Clāra views renewable energy, eco-tourism, and marine biotechnology as vital to Vietnam’s sustainable development. She asserts competent PR and can effectively link innovation and adoption for tangible results. One Atmosphere, she maintains, offers a strategic platform for SMEs to exhibit green initiatives as well as generate news for international cleantech companies in one of the world’s fastest-growing green markets.

Pacharee brings the alliance valuable international experience in sustainable development. Growing up between Thailand and the suburbs of Washington, D.C., she earned a bachelor's degree in international relations and economics from American University where she studied the impact of trade policies on both economies and the environment. Returning to Southeast Asia, Pacharee built a career in corporate and tech before founding Bangkok-based Brandnow.asia. A passionate advocate for ESG initiatives, her agency has supported numerous projects promoting sustainable practices. She believes Thailand plays a central role in driving regional sustainability through its national policies, regional leadership, and commitment to green growth, setting an example for other nations in the region.

A Canadian from British Columbia, Tom has spent his career in multimedia, publishing and PR and has self-published several periodicals on cleantech and sustainability in Southeast Asia. Tom calls misinformation on social media platforms society’s biggest threat. While he sees climate action PR thus far as scarcely effectual in its impact, he believes the regional alliance can help cut through erroneous information to do its part shaping an evolution of consciousness. At what he calls a “hinge” moment in​ climate action, he says the PR industry should reimagine its place to stir up a grassroots transformation and help us pivot en masse to a more sustainable region.

With 20 plus years shaping public narratives, Stacy has designed numerous PR campaigns, from global sustainability summits to national green initiatives. She believes the key challenge in sustainability communications is demystifying what are often complex climate issues for a wider audience to better understand. Stacy considers Singapore the hub for regional sustainability action where valuable innovation and cleantech are shared.

Farrell is dedicated to addressing Malaysia’s pressing sustainability challenges, from deforestation and biodiversity loss to plastic pollution and carbon emissions. With a focus on promoting renewable energy, sustainable urban development, and community-driven conservation efforts, the media relations specialist aims to create actionable solutions for his country. Farrell notes that his government has strengthened its commitment to securing a sustainable, affordable, and reliable clean electricity supply—a transition that has become a critical focus in achieving a low-carbon future by leveraging the country's abundant natural resources, including solar, wind, and biomass.

Belinda is a Hong Kong-born communications executive and journalism graduate from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. She emphasizes the urgent need for cleantech across Southeast Asia, where advanced solutions from China can provide much-needed sustainability through regional partnerships. She notes that China is one of the world's largest markets for environmental technology products and services, with key industry subsectors such as solid waste disposal, recycling, and water and wastewater treatment solutions.

Dr. Kevin Le combines his academic expertise and industry experience to craft strategic stories for global brands in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. With a Ph.D. in Media Studies from Edith Cowan University, he specializes in political communication and social media strategies. Kevin aims to help his clients with nature-based solutions, clean energy, agri-tech, and waste-to-energy and believes that compelling, well-researched storytelling can accelerate industry adoption. Kevin considers the climate crisis a topic of urgency and opportunity and views Vietnam’s renewable energy sector as one of the most vibrant in Southeast Asia.

Nabilah is a philosophy graduate from the University of Indonesia who believes that climate change is poised to further threaten and disrupt human life, as well as the social, economic, and political institutions of her country. Her role focuses on promoting sustainable practices, encouraging collaboration, and leveraging digital platforms to amplify change. Nabilah maintains One Atmosphere is an opportunity to integrate Western and Indonesian research, policy, and public engagement to support a more sustainable future.

Eman earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. He began his career as a reporter for the Manila Bulletin before working with NGOs in health and education to help guide ArdentComm clients in community projects, such as the Anti-TB Awareness Campaign which won multiple awards. Eman believes the One Atmosphere eight-step approach is vital for project integrity and third-party verification due to green washers who merely "parachute" into communities to create deceptive reports for investors, regulators and media.

A strategic communicator, Jia Ning weaves storytelling with green, data-driven insights for impactful net zero narratives. Soon after earning a master’s in communications management from SMU, she entered her public relations career. Jia Ning aims to adopt the alliance’s eight-step approach, cutting through jargon and pulling together knowledge gaps that support an organization’s commitment to messaging that is clear and credible.

Sovina focuses on embedding sustainability messaging into brand narratives and has contributed to initiatives such as Build4Asia, which showcases advancements in sustainable technologies and materials. She supports businesses leading the way in sustainable food innovation, has developed CSR frameworks, and delivered ESG workshops. At Livin Farms, she created a Food Sustainability Webinar series and launched school programs to promote environmental awareness. A member of PRHK’s ESG Committee and an emcee at ReThink HK 2024, Sovina champions sustainability through strategic storytelling and impactful partnerships.