Our Team

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Maya specializes in ecosystem service valuation and nature-based solutions, leading interdisciplinary teams with a focus on impact. She recharges through tennis, travel, and time in nature.

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Drawing on over 40 years of experience, Mark leads the optimization of accounting, finance, and human resources practices at Earth Economics.

SENIOR RESEARCHER and DATA MANAGER

Angela applies her Biology and Data Science background to make messy data make sense, while maintaining Earth Economics’ analytical backbone. She’s either deep in code or, outside work, deep in the woods.

RESEARCH PRINCIPAL and ECOLOGICAL ECONOMIST

Leveraging his training in ecological economics, GIS, and forest certification, Ken guides our research and GIS teams to develop nuanced, yet pragmatic analyses. He enjoys messing about in sailboats.

PROJECT DIRECTOR

Olivia supports Indigenous-led and community-based solutions through project management and research. With a Ph.D. in geography, Olivia enjoys taking the scenic route and sharing her love for Sri Lanka, where she grew up. 

PROJECT DIRECTOR and WORKING LANDS LEAD

Erin leads our Working Lands focus, drawing on Louisiana roots and global farming experience to improve water and land health. Off-duty, she enjoys hiking, embroidery, graphic design, and welcoming pets on Zoom calls.

DIRECTOR OF PARTNERSHIPS

Glen builds relationships and scopes new projects. Previously, he was a British civil servant focused on technology trade and policy. He enjoys science fiction and hikes with his 4-year-old daughter.

SENIOR RESEARCH ANALYST

Carson specializes in environmental valuation and geospatial economics, with a background in resource management, policy analysis, and geography. He enjoys fishing, classic cars, and playing guitar.

ACCOUNTANT 

Marvin shares 25+ years of accounting experience. Inspired by nature, he hikes with his dogs and enjoys vinyl records, firmly believing The Beatles are the best rock band.

RESEARCH ANALYST

Abby leverages her Political Science and International Forestry background to support sustainable community projects. She loves escape rooms, world cuisines, and playing with her cat.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Jess brings a decade of administrative expertise to the team and a Psychology B.A. from WWU. She loves outdoor adventures with her family and four Australian shepherds.

RECREATION ECONOMIST

Cassie specializes in recreation valuation through data analysis to support natural capital valuation and policy decisions. Outside work, she volunteers with Search and Rescue and plays mandolin.

RESEARCH ANALYST

Thomas has done restoration work in Washington State, supported UK and US diplomatic climate initiatives, and now helps organizations value natural ecosystems. He aims to inspire his daughter to make a positive impact.

GIS SPECIALIST

Jimmy applies his geospatial analysis, earth science, mathematics, and Python expertise to incorporate GIS tools into ecosystem service valuations. He also contributes graphic design skills for effective visual communication projects.

RESEARCH ANALYST

Yamika is a research analyst with Earth Economics and a Research Fellow/PhD student at SOAS University's Centre for Sustainable Finance. When not exploring ecosystems, she keeps it real through running, yoga, and a good beat. 

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Zach brings over a decade of Rails development expertise to Earth Economics as a technical consultant. Outside of coding, he enjoys gardening, exploring PNW nature, and fantasy baseball.