Kristin Rechberger is CEO of Dynamic Planet, which helps build conservation economies – that is, economies that restore nature rather than deplete it. We are part of a growing effort to help effectively and equitably protect 30% of the planet by 2030 (30×30) with strong local socio-economic benefits and fit-for-purpose sustainable financing.
Our team supports high-impact partners from government, business, and civil society to build regenerative seascapes and landscapes. Dynamic Planet offers guidance and technical support to help our partners use new business models, blended finance, public-private partnerships, and compelling science-based narratives to maximize environmental, social, and economic returns. We have worked from the tropics to the Arctic to help create or improve conservation areas and economies that are regenerative rather than extractive.
Kristin currently serves as trustee of The King Charles III Charitable Fund, and boards of National Geographic Pristine Seas, Mongabay, The Environmental Investigation Agency, the Environmental Film Festival, and Ocean Exploration Trust.
Before Dynamic Planet, Kristin was Senior Vice President of Global Programs and Partnerships at the National Geographic Society where she held various leadership positions over 14 years. Kristin is a 1995 Luce Scholar, a 2009 Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum, a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, and a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council. Kristin has public policy and film degrees from Duke University and has completed executive programs at Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and Oxford.
Carlotta Chialastri brings nearly a decade of experience in building transformative partnerships within the philanthropic, nonprofit, and corporate sectors. She has a proven track record in securing substantial funding, driving impactful conservation and development programmes, and fostering cross-sector collaborations. With a history of impactful roles at organisations like 10% For The Ocean, Lightful, and Save the Children UK, she has driven initiatives that align economic growth with environmental conservation.
As a multilingual professional fluent in English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and French, Carlotta has successfully engaged with stakeholders across the globe. Her expertise includes managing multi-stakeholder initiatives, creating compelling value propositions, and leading high-impact fundraising campaigns.
With a passion for innovation and sustainability, Carlotta is dedicated to advancing ocean conservation and sustainable development initiatives through strategic partnerships and creative solutions.
With a decade of experience crafting compelling narratives in ocean conservation and biodiversity, Laura Moreno connects communities and their stories to critical marine protection efforts. She has led strategic communications and digital marketing initiatives spanning local grassroots movements to global campaigns, driving tangible progress in marine conservation from California to the Azores.
A multilingual professional fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, Laura collaborates with diverse partners and stakeholders worldwide. She is dedicated to developing narratives that amplify community voices and making science more accessible. Her work with organizations such as the Oceano Azul Foundation, the Waitt Institute, and Re:wild has directly contributed to key ocean initiatives like the Blue Azores Program and RISE UP for the Ocean.
Guided by research, curiosity, and a deep appreciation for the natural world, Laura is committed to engaging audiences with today’s complex environmental challenges while fostering the creativity and innovation needed to build a more inclusive and prosperous future.
Heather Luedke brings experience in marine conservation and project management to her role as Coordinator at Dynamic Planet. She earned a Master of Environmental Science and Management degree from UC, Santa Barbara in 2024, where she worked with NOAA on marine debris management in National Marine Sanctuaries. She has also contributed to international small-scale fisheries initiatives at The Nature Conservancy and supported environmental policy and event coordination at the Environmental Law Institute.
Heather has coordinated professional conferences across sectors and geographies and has contributed to multiple science and policy reports advocating for environmental protection. With a deep commitment to ocean conservation and strong ties to coastal communities, she is dedicated to advancing marine protection through innovative, inclusive partnerships.