Meet the team
Elena De Weck - Finance Advisor (Founder & CCO Yainvest, Ex Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse)
Amock Akuleti - Planetary & Human Rights Advisor (Human Rights Officer - UNHRC)
Vishad Tomar - UX & Product Designer
Jason Chow - Climate Advocacy & Education Fellow
Our Volunteer Community
Our network of experts across AI, Engineering, Sustainability, Policy, Data, Environmental Justice, Environmental Science, and Business are volunteers - dedicating their expertise towards democratising sustainability data and accelerating climate action. We’re grateful for their contributions.
A Note From Our Founder
To the remarkable individuals who form our Nū Data community:
Words cannot adequately express my gratitude for your commitment to our shared vision. Each of you has chosen to contribute your valuable time, expertise, and passion to this project when you could have directed your talents elsewhere. Your belief in what we're building together has transformed an idea into a movement for change.
Every line of code written, every framework concept developed, every outreach effort undertaken represents not just professional excellence but personal dedication to creating a more sustainable world. Your willingness to volunteer your skills demonstrates the very essence of what Nū Data stands for—collective action driven by shared purpose.
I must also acknowledge our profound debt to the environmental and social justice advocates who came before us. For decades, these pioneers fought tirelessly—often without recognition—to advance the principles that now form the foundation of our work. Their courage in challenging unsustainable systems, their persistence in advocating for environmental protection, and their vision of a more equitable world have paved the way for initiatives like ours.
We stand on the shoulders of indigenous communities who have preserved traditional ecological knowledge, of scientists who spoke truth despite opposition, of community organizers who mobilized grassroots action, and of policy advocates who pushed for systemic change. Their work has made our contribution possible, and we remain committed to honoring their legacy through our efforts.
As we continue this journey together, let us remember that our work is both a privilege and a responsibility—to use our skills in service of a regenerative future, to amplify the voices that have long championed sustainability, and to ensure that climate resilience becomes accessible to all.
With profound appreciation and hope for our shared future,
Nhi Corcoran
Founder, Nū Data
Technical Expertise
The Nū Data team combines multidisciplinary expertise to address the complex challenges of climate resilience:
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Our climate scientists advisors ensure that our framework incorporates the latest research on planetary boundaries, extreme weather patterns, and climate impacts on agricultural systems.
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Our data engineers volunteers and advisors help to develop the infrastructure required to integrate diverse data sources and maintain real-time digital twins with high reliability and performance.
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Our sustainability, circular economy, climate policy and environmental justice advising strategists translate technical insights into practical recommendations, ensuring our platform delivers actionable value for organisations.
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Our roster of AI mentors and advisors help to design the algorithms that power our predictive analytics and recommendation engines, making complex climate data accessible and useful.
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Our network food systems, supply chain, and agricultural experts bring deep domain knowledge of agricultural supply chains, helping us address the specific resilience challenges faced by this critical sector.
Collective Action & Collaboration Over Competition
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At Nū Data, our team stands apart not just in expertise, but in dedication. Every member of our organization—from leadership to developers to researchers—contributes as a fellow or volunteer, donating their professional expertise and personal time to advance our mission.
This volunteer-driven approach reflects our deepest values. Each team member has joined Nū Data because of a profound belief that sustainability must be accessible to all, not just those with significant resources. We are united by our commitment to democratizing sustainability data and putting powerful climate resilience tools into the hands of organizations worldwide.
Our fellows come from diverse backgrounds but share a common vision: using their skills to accelerate climate action and create a more equitable, sustainable future. Through their generous contribution of time and knowledge, they demonstrate that meaningful climate action requires collective commitment beyond traditional business models.
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What binds our volunteer community is more than professional interest—it's a deep, personal commitment to environmental stewardship and social justice. Our team members bring this passion to every aspect of their work, from developing sophisticated algorithms to creating accessible educational resources.
This culture of dedication ensures that Nū Data remains focused on its core mission rather than commercial interests alone. By contributing their expertise freely, our team embodies the collaborative spirit that we believe is essential to addressing the climate crisis effectively.
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At Nū Data, we believe that diverse perspectives are essential to developing effective climate solutions. We actively seek to build a team that reflects the global community we serve, with diversity across disciplines, backgrounds, experiences, and identities.
Our commitment to diversity extends beyond hiring practices to include:
Inclusive decision-making processes
Equitable advancement opportunities
Regular review of team composition and practices
Partnerships with organizations that share our commitment to diversity
We believe that addressing the climate crisis requires the contributions of many voices, and we strive to create an environment where all team members can contribute their unique insights.
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Our team is united by shared values that guide our work:
Urgency with Rigor: We move quickly while maintaining scientific integrity
Collaborative Innovation: We believe the best solutions emerge from diverse perspectives
Practical Idealism: We aim high while delivering real-world value
Continuous Learning: We constantly evolve our understanding and approaches
These values shape how we work together and with our broader community of partners, contributors, and users.