Meet The Team

Edoardo Santagata is an experienced energy and climate policy professional with senior-level consulting experience, advising governments and development agencies on decarbonisation strategies, financing, and market readiness. His expertise spans energy transition planning, carbon market design, and climate policy implementation. Edoardo has a strong research-focused background and has previous experience managing companies in land use, sustainable agriculture, and renewable energy development.

Dr Richard Corkish is a leading expert in photovoltaic and renewable energy systems, with decades of experience in academic research, technical innovation, and energy policy. He has previously served as the COO of the Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics (ACAP) and is a respected figure in global solar development. He has abundant experience working in industry and has led off-grid projects providing energy and water to critical infrastructure in remote communities in the Pacific.

Andrea Loli is a certified electrical engineer with a strong background in renewable energy, climate resilience, and sustainable development. She has worked across regulatory, technical, and community-based roles, supporting decarbonisation planning, stakeholder engagement, and climate initiatives across the Pacific. Andrea has a strong foundation in project management and technical implementation, advancing inclusivity and supporting regional cooperation for a sustainable future in the Pacific. ​​​​​​​​​​

Emeline Vakalahi is an electrical engineer and technical educator with over 15 years of experience in vocational training and curriculum development. She has led nationally accredited technical training programs in electrical engineering and has contributed to regional initiatives through work with SPC. Emeline has a deep commitment to capacity building through hands-on training, knowledge transfer, and inclusive education.​​​​​​​​​

Manu Rawali is an energy specialist with over two decades of technical advisory experience, specialising in the Pacific and Papua New Guinea’s unique context. His expertise spans technology assessment, delivery models, and applied research in energy access and rural electrification. Manu has led numerous donor and government-funded projects involving pre-feasibility studies, due diligence assessments, and energy advisory services.

Alexander Ingall is an environmental data analyst with an interdisciplinary background in climate science, economics, and biology. He has previous experience working with nature tech startups, helping organisations monitor and manage natural assets using geospatial data for both voluntary and compliance carbon markets. He has led projects estimating rainforest carbon stocks in South America and conducting biodiversity co-benefit assessments in remote arid regions of Australia.

Alexander Burns is a geospatial engineer with expertise spanning spatial science, software development, and political economy. He has experience as a technical consultant for public and private stakeholders in Australia and New Zealand, and has a strong foundation in remote sensing, demographic modelling, data engineering, location intelligence, UAV surveying, and cartography. His interests include exploring drivers of climate-related conflict and enhancing institutional capacity through targeted technical support and knowledge transfer.

Joshua Geller is a sustainability professional with experience in energy access, decarbonisation, and regulatory policy. He has supported clean energy projects and energy certification programs in Australia and Germany. His recent work focuses on improving off-grid solar energy programs in the Pacific through applied research and stakeholder engagement. Josh also brings experience in social impact and innovation, having led operational and business model development to support climate-positive outcomes.