A seasoned executive team uniting strategic vision, scientific rigor, and on-the-ground expertise to steer Verdama Earth’s mission at the intersection of climate, nature, and finance.
Robert is a pioneering force in sustainable finance and the founder of TBLI (Triple Bottom Line Investing).
Martina is an entrepreneurial executive and growth-focused leader with a proven track record of building and scaling mission-driven companies at the intersection of climate, nature and finance.
With over 16 years of experience in sustainability leadership, Marco is a recognized expert in environmental innovation
Her background sits at an unusual intersection: a Bachelor’s in Biomedical Engineering and a Master of Science in Sustainability, with hands-on experience in CSR and ESG reporting, nature-based solutions, regenerative agriculture, and animal welfare across international supply chains.
With over two decades of experience, Giselle is a legal specialist focusing on community engagement. a family-owned legal and environmental corporation in Honduras.
An external council of world-class experts whose combined experience across forestry, governance, conflict resolution, and international policy sharpens our strategy and strengthens our integrity.
Expert in advising governments and implementing political strategies, achieving bilateral goals between governments and the United States of America.
Specialists in carbon markets, biodiversity, geospatial analytics, and community safeguards who translate ambitious climate goals into rigorously certified, on-the-ground results.
A Climate Change and Carbon Markets Specialist with over six years of experience in the design, development, and implementation of nature-based solutions initiatives across Latin America.
Geospatial & Environmental Data Analyst with more than two decades of professional experience specializing in large-scale spatial analytics for climate, biodiversity, drought, land-use, and carbon monitoring.
Senior Specialist in Socio-Environmental Management and Climate Change Approaches for Sustainable Development Projects and Programs.
As our Biodiversity and Co-Benefits Specialist, Clara brings more than 16 years of experience leading conservation and climate adaptation projects in tropical ecosystems.
Miskitu professionals from the Honduran Mosquitia who know the territory, the people, and the forest better than anyone. They lead the work where it matters most: on the ground.
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Chairman
Robert is a pioneering force in sustainable finance and the founder of TBLI (Triple Bottom Line Investing). For over 25 years, he has worked to transform the global financial system by embedding ESG and impact principles at the heart of capital allocation. Through relentless advocacy, education, and convening power, Rubinstein has influenced asset owners, managers, and institutions to rethink value—not just in terms of profit, but in service of people and planet. His mission: to align trillions in capital with the urgent need to restore the biosphere and build a financial system that works for all.
Chief Executive Officer
Martina is an entrepreneurial executive and growth-focused leader with a proven track record of building and scaling mission-driven companies at the intersection of climate, nature and finance. Recognized for driving high-impact ventures, she combines strategic vision with hands-on execution to deliver measurable outcomes for people, nature, and investors. As Executive Director of Verdama Earth, she leads the company’s strategic growth, operational excellence, and delivery of results that meet both impact goals and investor expectations. Martina holds an MBA from the University of Münster and serves as a non-executive director and advisor for several initiatives focused on conservation and natural capital.
Technical Director
With over 16 years of experience in sustainability leadership, Marco is a recognized expert in environmental innovation. He has led multicultural teams across multiple countries, working with governments, NGOs, and private organizations to bridge science, policy, and business. Marco translates technical insights into scalable strategies, driving carbon and environmental projects through technology roadmaps and digital MRV systems. As Technical Lead at Verdama Earth, he drives NCS and ESM strategies. Marco holds a PhD in Integrated Modelling of Sustainable Systems from Deakin University.
Business and Projects Integration Lead
Her background sits at an unusual intersection: a Bachelor’s in Biomedical Engineering and a Master of Science in Sustainability, with hands-on experience in CSR and ESG reporting, nature-based solutions, regenerative agriculture, and animal welfare across international supply chains. The mix of scientific training paired with field and operational experience is what she brings to the day-to-day work of building Verdama Earth into a company that can deliver on what it promises. Karo is the connective tissue between strategy, projects, and business development at Verdama Earth. She makes sure the company’s ambitions translate into projects that actually get delivered.
Stakeholder Relations Coordinator
With over two decades of experience, Giselle is a legal specialist focusing on community engagement. She speciliasis in maritime and fisheries law within a family-owned legal and environmental corporation in Honduras. Her expertise includes the development and enforcement of the Caribbean Fisheries Traceability and Certification System for Honduran lobster destined for the European market. She has also played a key role in negotiating economic treaties with international partners, including Taiwan, Colombia, and the European Union.
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Ananda holds an MA and PhD in Conflict Analysis and Post-War Reconstruction, and an MSc in Environmental Management. With 29 years of experience collecting and analysing socio-cultural-political and economic data across 70 countries in the Global South, she has worked on the ground in communities on every continent except Oceania. She brings deep expertise in understanding how local and Indigenous communities interact with external actors. As a multilingual specialist in social systems and research methods, she has developed tools to analyse and anticipate community responses, address aid dependency and clientelism, and support more effective engagement. Her work includes experience with Indigenous and minority groups in the Caribbean, Central America, and other regions across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. This global perspective and extensive practical experience uniquely position her to help Verdama Earth address FPIC challenges at the highest strategic and operational levels.
Expert in advising governments and implementing political strategies, achieving bilateral goals between governments and the United States of America.
An expert in Natural Resource Economics with over 40 years of leadership in designing and managing large-scale environmental and rural development programs. Holding a Ph.D. in Forest Economics, he specializes in project management and policy analysis, design, and evaluation.
Dr. Flores Rodas has a proven track record of managing significant portfolios (USD 20–40 million) for major multilateral organizations, including the World Bank, the Interamerican Development Bank, the Central American Bank for Economic Integration and the European Union. His recent work focuses on high-level strategic advisory for coastal ecosystem valuation and the development of investment-ready pipelines for conservation in Honduras.
An influential figure in forestry governance, he has led the formulation of the national forest policies and institutional strategic plans, bridging the gap between technical environmental sectors and the banking industry through innovative financial instruments. Fluent in Spanish and English, he remains a key architect of sustainable landscape strategies and climate-resilient development in Central America.
Edit Kiss is a climate finance and carbon markets specialist with nearly 20 years of experience in nature-based solutions, conservation finance, and natural capital investing. She has worked across Africa, Asia, and Latin America on the structuring and financing of REDD+, ARR, blue carbon, and landscape restoration programmes, supporting project developers, investors, NGOs, and public institutions to mobilise capital into high-impact climate and nature initiatives.
Prior to co-founding Capital Continuum Advisers, Edit held senior investment and portfolio management roles at Mirova Natural Capital, Althelia Ecosphere, Revalue Nature, and Eneco Energy Trade. Her experience spans carbon portfolio management, blended finance structuring, investment strategy development, and the commercialisation of large-scale nature-based carbon projects.
Edit is an active contributor to international climate and conservation finance initiatives and has held advisory and leadership roles with organisations including Verra, ICROA, IETA, and the Coalition for Private Investment in Conservation (CPIC).
Project Development & Implementation Specialist
A Climate Change and Carbon Markets Specialist with over six years of experience in the design, development, and implementation of nature-based solutions initiatives across Latin America. As an Environmental Engineer with a Master’s in Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change and Specialization of formulation of Climate Change projects, she has worked on structuring technical documentation for REDD+ projects under leading international standards such as Verra, Biocarbon Standard, and Cercarbono. Her background includes coordinating complex audit processes with VVBs and co-managing large-scale carbon projects in the Amazon and Chocó regions, generating significant revenue through climate finance. Natalia’s deep technical expertise in carbon methodologies and her experience in cross-sector coordination between stakeholders will allow Verdama Earth to navigate the rigorous certification and verification cycles required to access high-integrity international carbon markets.
Geospatial Data Scientist
Geospatial & Environmental Data Analyst with more than two decades of professional experience specializing in large-scale spatial analytics for climate, biodiversity, drought, land-use, and carbon monitoring. He has extensive expertise in forest and carbon stock assessment, MRV systems, emissions estimation, and climate-related spatial modeling, supporting evidence-based environmental decision-making through automated geospatial pipelines and interactive WebGIS platforms. With a PhD in Statistics and three Master’s degrees (MSc in GIS, MSc in Statistics, and MSc in Environmental Engineering), combining advanced quantitative modeling expertise with deep domain knowledge in environmental systems, sustainability, and climate science, Pablo is providing technical results with excellence.
FPIC Specialist
Senior Specialist in Socio-Environmental Management and Climate Change Approaches for Sustainable Development Projects and Programs. Manager of consultative processes in Indigenous, Afro-descendant, and mestizo communities.
Holds a Master’s in Economics, Development, and Climate Change and a degree in Forestry Engineering, with more than 16 years of experience. Has managed the socio-environmental dimensions of over 100 projects financed by Multilateral Development Banks and bilateral agencies.
FPIC Specialist
As our Biodiversity and Co-Benefits Specialist, Clara brings more than 16 years of experience leading conservation and climate adaptation projects in tropical ecosystems. She holds a PhD in Environmental and Rural Studies and specializes in Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and biodiversity crediting systems aligned with international standards, including CCB, the BioCarbon Standard, and the BCA (Biodiversity Credit Alliance) guidelines. Her background includes managing a portfolio of projects across multiple countries, designing monitoring frameworks aligned with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, and leading community-based restoration programs. Clara’s ability to translate complex field data into quantifiable biodiversity outcomes will help Verdama Earth meet the highest international certification standards and deliver measurable, long-term ecosystem and community benefits.
