James Lorenz is the Executive Director at Action Speaks Louder. He has 25 years of experience in global communication and campaigning. With a BA in History and Politics from the University of Newcastle, James started his career at Médecins Sans Frontières covering global emergency communications and East and Central African emergencies. He was Head of Communications and Digital at Greenpeace Australia Pacific from 2009 until 2014. Before setting up Action Speaks Louder, James was a GSCC network director, setting up nationally-led teams across Asia Pacific.

Board member Hyekyeong Kim is a media specialist with 18 years of experience in journalism and global communications, specializing in human rights and the climate crisis. Her career began as a journalist at the Korean daily Hankookilbo, and she later became the Korean correspondent for Reporters Without Borders. While reporting on the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan, she saw firsthand the need to transition away from fossil fuels into safe, clean energy. She advises on Asia regional strategy at the GSCC network.

Board member Tom Brookes started his career as a journalist, covering technology, regulation and broader European politics before moving into communications, public affairs and media relations. He worked as press spokesman and political advisor for Microsoft’s General Counsel before joining Apple as Director of Government Affairs, Europe, Middle East and Africa. In 2009, Tom moved to the European Climate Foundation as Executive Director, Strategic Communications.

Board member Bernadette Maheandiran is a lawyer with a specialty in international corporate responsibility and accountability. She was called to the Ontario Bar in 2010 after serving as a judicial law clerk in the Central East Region of the Superior Court of Justice. As Research and Legal Analyst for Market Forces, she has spearheaded corporate climate action across Asia.

Board member Michelle Houtman brings a deep understanding of corporate culture, having led transformation processes in some of Australia’s largest companies, including Westpac and BT Financial Group. She has lived and breathed the challenge of integrating customer needs with those of delivery for many years, from launching the ABC’s first corporate website to holding the role of CTO of UK startup TotalJobs.com.

Board member Clare Schuster is a lawyer specializing in climate change law at Equity Generation Lawyers. Clare represents investors, non-profits, young people and other clients in strategic litigation spanning Australia’s consumer, environmental, financial services and corporations laws. In 2021, Clare was also a fellow at the Australia Institute, a progressive think tank based in Canberra, where she conducted research into climate-related financial risks, and political transparency and accountability issues. For two years, Clare has volunteered at the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia University, coordinating a global network of legal practitioners and academics working on climate change and reporting on Australian cases.

Lyn Snailham is the Operations Manager at Action Speaks Louder. She has spent most of her career as a program director in the finance sector, implementing a variety of initiatives in the technology, organisational change, property and risk management areas. In transitioning to work supporting the climate movement, she has held operations management roles at various non-profits.

Yiseo Kim is a Campaign Manager at Action Speaks Louder, managing the Kpop4Planet project. She started her career designing gardens and parks, with a BRA in Landscape and an MA in Urban Policy from the University of Seoul. She entered the climate field when she joined Greenpeace East Asia in 2013. Since 2015, she has also worked on a youth urban farming organisation and led an urban farming project in Seoul.

Jieon Lee is the Green Steel Campaign Manager at Action Speaks Louder. With a BA in Materials Science & Engineering from Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea, Jieon has spent most of his career as a campaigner in the climate justice and energy transition advocacy. For over 10 years, he led national campaigns on fossil industries and renewable energy with the Korean Federation for Environmental Movements (KFEM). Jieon was the Executive Director of Climate Emergency Action Network Korea.

Ruth MacGilp is the Fashion Campaign Manager at Action Speaks Louder. Ruth has 10 years of experience at the intersection of fashion and sustainability. She was previously the Communications Manager at Fashion Revolution, and Marketing Coordinator at Fashion Revolution Scotland. She has also worked as a freelance copywriter, digital marketer and communications consultant for sustainable fashion brands, publications and non-profits. Ruth regularly writes for online and print publications and has created an award winning blog, newsletter and podcast about ethical fashion. She has a BA in Fashion and Marketing from Heriot Watt University, and has also studied short courses in fashion communications at Central Saint Martins and Parsons School of Design, as well as degrowth at the Centre for Human Ecology.

Moegi Nakamura is a Junior Associate at Action Speaks Louder working on Japanese corporate campaigns. While in college, she became aware of the urgency of climate change while traveling the world and entered the field as a volunteer with 350 Japan. She has a background in community organizing and is passionate about empowering citizens to tackle climate change. She holds a BA in International Relations from Meijigakuin University in Tokyo, Japan.

Trista Rose is the Head of Research at Actions Speaks Louder. Formerly, Trista worked for leading investment banks in London, New York and Sydney in both research and proprietary trading roles. Trista has an honours degree from the University of Queensland and a masters from the University of Oxford.

Karmela Tordecilla is a Content Creator at Action Speaks Louder. A creative storyteller at heart, Karmela has written and produced multimedia content for CNN Philippines, the International Committee of the Red Cross, and a few other nonprofits since earning her journalism degree from the University of the Philippines.

Laura Kelly is the Corporate Strategy Director at Action Speaks Louder. She has 20 years of experience campaigning with trade unions and environmental organizations. Prior to her current role, Laura was Strategy Director at Environment Tasmania and Director at the Climate Action Network Australia.

Bea Warleta is a Digital Campaigner at Action Speaks Louder. Bea has five years of experience communicating about social and environmental impact. After graduating from the University of Leeds with a BA in Communication and Media, Bea has worked across the fashion industry — from small sustainable startups to big conglomerates like LVMH — changing consumer mindsets and helping shape sustainability narratives. A Spanish, English, and Mandarin speaker, she has lived and worked across Latin America, Southeast and East Asia, and Europe.