David's trans-disciplinary research focuses on the co-production of knowledge and "solutioning" for advancing transformations towards sustainability and regeneration. He works in the Ecuadorean Amazon.

Lesley supports research projects and manages operations for CSTEPS. She has over ten years of experience working on policy, sustainability, and environmental protection in the public sector.

Dr. Sweat’s teaching and research focuses on plant biology, forensic botany and environmental science.

Trembath-Reichert is a geobiologist studying microbial life in the deepest, darkest portions our planet to understand its limits, origins and extensibility beyond Earth.

Amanda Stubbs is a Research Advancement Administrator Sr at the Biodesign Institute.