Michelle Beritzhoff-Law
Michelle Beritzhoff-Law is a seasoned professional with 15+ years of expertise in fisheries management, sustainable seafood standards, and marine science. As Senior Project Director at FishWise, she oversees the organization’s Market Partnerships and leads initiatives to enhance seafood sustainability, human rights, and traceability. By fostering collaboration among businesses, NGOs, and other stakeholders, she spearheads the […]
Vasundhara Jolly
Vasundhara Jolly is a Climate Change Specialist at the WBG and is leading AI-powered product development on sustainable finance metrics. She has expertise in climate finance, policy, and AI-enabled measurement tools. Prior to the Bank, she worked with UNDP and FAO. She holds an MA in Development Economics and Environment Policy from the Fletcher School […]
Wakao Hanaoka
Wakao majored in Marine Environmental Studies and Marine Biology at a university in Florida. After graduation, he engaged in marine environmental conservation projects in the Maldives and Malaysia. In 2007, he spearheaded the Sustainable Seafood Project at the Japan office of an international environmental NGO. After becoming independent, he founded Seafood Legacy in Tokyo in […]
Blake Stok
Blake Stok is the Senior Director of Sustainability for Thai Union’s Global Frozen Business. In this role, he leads strategic efforts to improve environmental and social performance across global seafood supply chains. Blake has played a central role in shaping the Shrimp Decarbonization Initiative, a pioneering model for shrimp production that combines innovative technologies with […]
Melissa Karadana
Melissa Karadana is a Programme Lead at the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI), specialising in responsible purchasing practices (RPP). She has worked on RPP-related projects across food, mined minerals and metals, and apparel and textiles, supporting companies to review purchasing practices, strengthen buyer–supplier engagement, and improve labour conditions and human rights using the Common Framework for […]
Caitlin Leibert
Caitlin is a passionate believer in the potential that food has to change the world. As Global Head of Sustainability for Amazon Grocery, Caitlin is responsible for creating and implementing the company’s sustainability vision and strategy for Whole Foods Market and Amazon Grocery. From climate & nature strategy, to human rights, to waste reduction, to […]
Jess Sparks
Dr. Jess Sparks is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Agriculture, Food and Environment at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. Jess’s research uses mixed social science methods to center the voices of oppressed workers in illuminating, conceptualizing, and quantifying the effects of climate and environmental change on working […]
Camille Jean Pierre Manel
Mr Camille Jean Pierre MANEL is the Executive Secretary of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) since July 2018. He holds a Master 2 in Fisheries and Aquaculture and a Master 2 in Economics of Marine Resources and Coastal Environment. Mr. MANEL has been Coordinator of the Studies and Planning Unit, […]
Eric Walton
Eric Walton supports Pew’s engagement with the marketplace through the international fisheries project. He works with seafood supply chain members to advocate for key policies and management measures aimed at ensuring the long-term health of fisheries and ocean ecosystems. Before joining Pew, he led high-end sales to chefs and retail outlets and processed fish for […]
Jason Driskill
Jason Driskill is Vice President – Seafood for Texas-based retailer H-E-B with responsibilities over procurement, sales, merchandising, marketing and sustainability for fresh/frozen seafood and sushi across all Texas stores. H-E-B is a regional retailer established in 1905 with a total store count that spans over 455 locations in Texas and Monterrey, Mexico. In 2025, H-E-B […]