BA, University of California, Berkeley; MBA and Master’s in Environmental Economics, Wharton School and Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). Worked in Asia for over 25 years, including four years with Merrill Lynch Asset Management Hong Kong. Founder and Managing Director, Ocean Recovery Alliance, which is focused on bringing innovative solutions, technology, collaborations and policy together to impact positive improvements for the health of the ocean. Ocean Recovery Alliance is working with both the United Nations Environment (UNEP) and the World Bank. Two global preventative projects on the issues of plastic waste were announced at the Clinton Global Initiative in 2010: the Plastic Disclosure Project and the Global Alert platform for reporting trash hotspots in the world's waterways and coastlines. Founder, Plasticity Forum, focused on business solutions for plastic sustainability and circularity that can scale across markets and brands. Recipient of awards and honours, including: Prince’s Award for Innovative Philanthropy, Prince Albert of Monaco (2018); recognized as a UN Climate Hero and a Google Earth Hero; nominated three times as World Open Water Swimmer of the Year for innovative contributions to the sport; named as one of the top 50 “watermen” in the world.