Mrinalini is an advocate for environmental justice and women's rights and she brings expertise in policy analysis, advocacy, and research on gender, human rights, and environmental governance. Committed to integrating human rights and gender equality into UNCBD decision-making, she values grassroots movements and community voices. Mrinalini champions the rights of the Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities, women and girls, and youth in environmental processes, supporting community-led conservation in the global South. She founded Women4Biodiversity to pave way for the inclusion of the voices of women and girls and to enhance cooperation with biodiversity-related agreements. Mrinalini also holds an MA in Social Science and Sustainable Development from Chiang Mai University, Thailand.

Alejandra's passion for nature and all its inhabitants led to a lifelong commitment to biodiversity conservation. She actively advocates for the inclusion of women and youth in local and international biodiversity policies, the recognition of their rights, their contributions and the effective participation of these actors in policies, in line with this work she is part of the Global Youth Biodiversity Network, and the Women's Caucus. She holds a BA in Agroforestry Engineering and a MA in Forest Resources Conservation with a focus on Forest Ecology. She has conducted research in tropical dry forests and montane cloud forests. She is also a member of the IUCN Commission on Environmental, Economic and Social Policy and Issues and the World Commission on Protected Areas.

Sumina is a communications professional with more than six years of experience working in both non-profit and profit making sectors. She grew up in a house where books were considered treasures, which ignited her affinity towards words at an early age. A storyteller by heart, she loves to combine her passion for human rights with human-interest stories. Sumina is a former Open Society Foundation / University of Essex Scholar and holds a MA in Human Rights and Cultural Diversity from the University of Essex, UK.

Rubina is a staunch feminist and development professional. She channels her experiences and expertise to advocate for systemic change rooted in gender equality, intersectionality, and environmental justice. With dual Master’s degrees in Environment and Sustainability (Monash University, Australia) and Development Studies (Kathmandu University, Nepal), she works to dismantle barriers for marginalised communities and ensure inclusive policies deliver real impact.