The Coalition Team
The Coalition team provide an overview of work within the capitals community, highlight connections, engage in outreach and facilitate expert advice. They act as matchmakers to ensure that different parts of the system are connected to one another, and that leading organizations and experts are working collaboratively to achieve our shared ambition.

Mark Gough
CEO
Mark Gough
CEO
Mark led the development of the Natural Capital Protocol and was also on the board of the Social and Human Capital Coalition. Among other board and advisory positions, Mark is Co-Chair of the Impact Management Platform, is on the Steering Committee for the Global Commons Alliance and the Nature Positive Initiative, and was one of the founders of Business for Nature.
What excites Mark the most about our strategy is that it allows people to see themselves in the economic system, which is why it will succeed.

Martin Lok
Executive Director
Martin Lok
Executive Director

Natalie Nicholles
Executive Director
Natalie Nicholles
Executive Director

Mary Dawson
Chief of Staff & Operations
Mary Dawson
Chief of Staff & Operations
he has extensive expertise in leading diverse teams, turning new ideas into impactful projects, and managing change. Having recently completed a PhD, Mary’s practical experience is supported by a strong theoretical understanding of the shift in perspective which a multi-capitals approach makes possible.
Mary has been with the Coalition since shortly after its constitution as a Stichting (Foundation) registered in the Netherlands. She is proud to see the groundwork laid by her early work on policies and processes paying off as the organization grows. She particularly values the collaborative culture embedded across the team, which helps the Coalition thrive.

Rosimeiry Portela
Senior Technical Director
Rosimeiry Portela
Senior Technical Director

Hannah Brooke
Project Director
Hannah Brooke
Project Director
Hannah is motivated by the Coalition’s balanced approach of using hard evidence and regulation, alongside inclusive storytelling and collaboration. The 2025-35 strategy represents a strong and renewed vision from the Coalition and a bravery to engage with the fundamental fabric of how business operates.

Martine van Weelden
Project Director
Martine van Weelden
Project Director
Martine is responsible for the successful application of capitals thinking in the private sector through the delivery of many Eu-funded projects. She has 20 years of experience in the field of sustainability, ecosystem services, natural capital and organizational anthropology. Her social science expertise helps to transform the value systems that underpin our current economic system towards a system that takes the value provided by nature and people into account. She has successfully led the TEEBAgriFood for Business project that helped businesses working in the food system adopt a capitals approach.
Prior to the Capitals Coalition, Martine worked as a Project & Business Development Manager for the Ecosystem Services Partnership (ESP). She chairs the ESP Sectoral Working Group ES in Business. Her background is in cultural anthropology, and she has a master’s degree in organisational anthropology, linking sustainable practices with culture.
She is passionate about building partnerships with people from various backgrounds to support the sustainable transformation of our society, and enjoys several sports, like kiteboarding, (tour) skiing, dance, the outdoors and art.

Tim Polaszek
Engagement and Education Director
Tim Polaszek
Engagement and Education Director

Ruth Cooke
Operations Director
Ruth Cooke
Operations Director
She brings extensive experience in grant management, managing contractual obligations, and project budgeting and reporting. Ruth has developed a growing specialism in EU Horizon-funded grants and prepares the organization for audits. She enjoys strengthening team collaboration by providing tools, processes, and spaces for professional support and growth.
Ruth is excited by the ambitious strategy of Capitals Coalition and looks forward to seeing evidence that some of the most influential institutions are adopting our concepts and practice frameworks, as Capitals Coalition has helped to steer the world towards a more inclusive and sustainable economic system.

Tom McKenna
Senior Technical Manager
Tom McKenna
Senior Technical Manager

Louise Amand
Senior Education Manager
Louise Amand
Senior Education Manager
From Coalition’s 2025+ strategy, her role is to create education opportunities to build up partners’ confidence and empower action on natural, social, and human capitals valuation, bridging the theory to practical applications.

Adanna Shallowe
Events and Relationships Senior Manager
Adanna Shallowe
Events and Relationships Senior Manager

Lenka Moore
Senior Engagement Manager
Lenka Moore
Senior Engagement Manager
Lenka holds an MA degree in International Studies and Diplomacy and a BA degree in Development Studies and Geography from SOAS and has experienced major economic system shift during the transition from communism to late-stage capitalism. Her belief is that we can design a different system in which we can be individuals as well as an integral part of a community and in which our way of life is rooted in caring for nature.
Lenka is passionate about the twin path of transforming the inner and outer world and in co-creating a new, regenerative story and vision for the world, rooted in the custodianship of the Earth, diverse kinship, interconnectedness, and collaboration.

Doug MacNair
Senior Manager
Doug MacNair
Senior Manager
Doug MacNair, Ph.D. is a Technical Director at Environmental Resources Management (ERM) and is seconded to the Coalition. He has 30 years of experience in the field of economics and decision sciences. Dr. MacNair specializes in non-market valuation, benefit-cost analysis, and in developing decision support tools for helping companies include environmental, financial, and social issues in strategic decision-making. The topics have included climate change, water management, air quality, outdoor recreation, open space and managed landscapes, capital expenditures, health and safety risks, and environmental liabilities. Dr. MacNair also has extensive experience in survey design and analysis and in facilitating workshops/focus groups for public stakeholders and agency and corporate staff.
He is an adjunct professor at North Carolina State University. His research has been published in Land Economics, Marine Resource Economics, and Forest Economics. Prior to focusing on environmental economics, Dr. MacNair worked for 10 years in the securities industry. He was Associate Director of Economic Research for NASDAQ, the over-the-counter stock market.

Costanza Rinaldi
Senior Communications Manager
Costanza Rinaldi
Senior Communications Manager
She has an academic background in History of Art and Photography and recently completed the London School of Economics and Political Science Masterclass in Sustainability Communication Strategies and the UnSchool online course on System Thinking.
Outside work, she loves to walk in nature, especially close to the ocean. She loves good coffee and speaking with dogs.

Pedro Alexandre Martins
Senior Engagement Manager
Pedro Alexandre Martins
Senior Engagement Manager

Stephanie Afi Nyavor
Executive Office Manager
Stephanie Afi Nyavor
Executive Office Manager

Lisa Heine
Project Manager
Lisa Heine
Project Manager

Stephany Breytenbach
Project Manager
Stephany Breytenbach
Project Manager
Stephany is a Project Manager, primarily focusing on the Value Commission and the Framework for Integrated Decision-Making, among other areas. She has been involved with the Value Commission since its inception, helping to shape and guide the project while contributing to making the impacts experienced by people more visible.
Stephany’s work experience reflects her growing technical expertise and commitment to system change. Her diverse academic background, including an MSc in Conflict Studies from LSE, a BA in Archaeology, BSc (Hons) in Physical Anthropology, and an MSc in Anatomy, informs her multidisciplinary approach to tackling complex issues.

Hannah Collier
Community Engagement Manager
Hannah Collier
Community Engagement Manager
Hannah is the Community Manager at the Coalition, working within the Engagement and Education team. She leads the network of worldwide Capitals Hubs, our LinkedIn Community Group and Coalition Organisations.
She worked previously in public sector planning for eight years, including three years working in Planning Policy in the South Downs National Park Authority.
Hannah has a long-standing passion for cultivating online community spaces, engaging consultations, and systems change. Outside of work, Hannah volunteers for Crohn’s and Colitis UK, likes learning languages, online gaming, gardening and baking.

Devisha Poddar
Project Manager
Devisha Poddar
Project Manager
Devisha Poddar is a Project Manager who oversees the development of an integrated approach to nature, social, human, and value-added capital, coordinating across teams and driving key milestones. She is a sustainability professional with over seven years of cross-functional experience in project management, fundraising, and stakeholder engagement.
Prior to this, Devisha worked with the Food and Land Use Coalition, WRI in India, in a multi-faceted position leading the coalition towards sustainable food systems transformation. She has also excelled in roles with IISD, Schneider Electric, and Green Communities Foundation, among others, where she honed her expertise in research, sustainability, and community engagement. She is committed to leveraging her diverse experiences towards improved decision-making through a capitals approach.

Jess Radcliffe Oliver
Executive Office Manager
Jess Radcliffe Oliver
Executive Office Manager
An eternal student at heart, Jess’s highlights along the way include learning Italian whilst at Mediobanca, and a passion for – and qualifications in – horticulture and garden design from her time at BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine.

Graeme Nicholls
Technical Manager
Graeme Nicholls
Technical Manager
Graeme is a Technical Manager at the Coalition, where he provides expertise to the public and private sector in capital assessments and valuations.
He previously spent 8+ years working for a consultancy providing advice to EU institutions on policy matters related to biodiversity, water management, and ecosystem restoration. Graeme is passionate about developing innovative strategies to address the complex challenges of today’s economic systems, with a strong commitment to integrating nature, people, and society into decision-making processes.
Outside of work, Graeme enjoys big hiking trips and all things about the ocean.

Trudi Adams
Finance Manager
Trudi Adams
Finance Manager
Trudi is the Coalition’s Finance Manager and plays a vital role in overseeing the day-to-day financial management of the organisation while working closely with the project and function leads to ensure strategic financial oversight and compliance.
She has worked in numerous roles including several charities and Small businesses. There is something powerful about working on solutions that don’t just help one person at a time but change the conditions for everyone.
Outside of work, Trudi enjoys spending time with her family and dogs. She is a member of the Rock choir and performs locally to raise money for charity.

Claire Crowther
Operations Manager
Claire Crowther
Operations Manager

Judit Planas
Project Manager
Judit Planas
Project Manager
Judit works as a Project Manager in the project technical function at Capitals Coalition, supporting the delivery of groundbreaking EU Horizon funded projects. She has a background in project management in the environmental and sustainable development sectors, and brings experience working with cross-cultural teams in both non-profit and private settings. She also works closely with a wide range of project partners to help drive nature-positive outcomes.
Outside of work, Judit likes to immerse herself in the local art and live music scene, and she’s always up for an outdoor adventure.

Brynn Campbell
HR Manager
Brynn Campbell
HR Manager

Hidde Boom
Technical Project Manager
Hidde Boom
Technical Project Manager
He has a background in engineering and industrial ecology, and previously worked as a researcher on the intersection of biodiversity loss and finance.
Outside of work, in the early mornings he is at his yoga studio, with his dog, or outdoors in nature.

Kaija Laurila
Education and Engagement Manager
Kaija Laurila
Education and Engagement Manager
Kaija has a background in environmental sciences and urban studies. She has worked with urban sustainability issues with Nordic cities, municipalities and other stakeholders. Previously, she worked at the think tank Demos Helsinki, focusing on the environment and fair (urban) sustainability transformations.

Theodora Gaiganis
Communications Officer
Theodora Gaiganis
Communications Officer
Theodora is a Communications Officer at the Capitals Coalition, where she develops and implements digital strategies to position the Coalition as a global leader in embedding the value of nature, people, and society into decision-making, and creates campaigns that engage stakeholders across climate, biodiversity, social equity, and sustainable development.
She has a background in communications, public relations, development policy, and sustainability, with experience across organizations such as the United Nations, NGOs and grassroots organizations, as well as consulting in the private sector.
Theodora holds an MSc in Development Management from the London School of Economics (LSE), where her research focused on natural resource management. She also holds a BA in International Development with a focus on Social Anthropology, where her research centered on conflict studies and power-sharing.
Outside work, Theodora is passionate about cooking, painting, hiking, and hanging out with her many adopted pets.
The Advisory Panel
Each year 40 leading organizations are invited to join the Coalition’s Advisory Panel.
The Advisory Panel provides input and guidance that feeds into the Coalition’s strategic development, lead and advocate for a capitals approach in their sectors, and develop and lead collaborative projects on behalf of the Coalition.
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Coalition Board members have demonstrated experience and insight into the challenges and opportunities connected to delivering our ambition
Together they ensure that a capitals approach is recognized and applied as a foundational element of decision-making, reporting and disclosure.
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