Our Team Members
Diverse expertise. Shared commitment. Together, we are forging ahead
with unwavering dedication to preserve the Amazon and empower our planet.
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Thierry Klemeniuk
Co-Founder, Environmental Activist, Creative Visionary
Thierry’s passion for nature led him from music and film to renowned restaurants. He created PLANETHON, a global fundraising event, uniting people around environmental causes. He merges creative prowess with advocacy for the Amazônia Fund Alliance Program‘s success.
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Jean-Charles Jougla
Co-Founder, Global Connector, Visionary
JC’s dynamic presence and global political expertise drive our international fundraising vision. He fosters direct connections with Earth and communities, reflecting nature’s boundless potential, making the Amazonia Fund Alliance Program a stepping stone to transformative projects.
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Soraya Chaar
Director of the Amazônia Fund Alliance Program
Soraya Chaar is a multilingual project director and artistic producer, fluent in Chinese. She has been involved in public and private projects for over 20 years, directing large-scale cultural, scientific and philanthropic events. From the construction of one of the first private art center in Beijing, China, to the creation and management of cultural and financial structures in Asia and Saudi Arabia, Europe and Latin America. She is now interested in new technologies that offer effective and sustainable solutions for the preservation of biodiversity and its ecosystems.
Sophie de Freitas
Events and Partnership Director
Sophie de Freitas is the Event and Partnership Director for the Amazônia Fund Alliance Program, where she brings over a decade of expertise in luxury, events, and high-level relationship management to amplify the visibility and impact of philanthropic initiatives for the Amazon. Canadian and Portuguese, Sophie’s multicultural background shapes her global perspective and strengthens her ability to build meaningful connections across sectors and cultures. Her career spans ten years with Parisian couture houses such as Valentino and Schiaparelli, followed by the founding of her own bespoke service company, dedicated to crafting high-impact, high-touch experiences for discerning clients — from private banks and fashion houses to global change-makers. In her current role, Sophie creates moments of connection, visibility, and fundraising — bridging worlds to support sustainable initiatives for biodiversity and Indigenous communities.
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Monique Mesquita
Brazil Director of Operations, Journalist, Indigenous Advocate
Monique Mesquita is a journalist with an MBA in Digital Journalism and an MBA in Social Projects and Programs Management. With a solid background in communication, project management, and creative content production, she has professional experience in both multinational corporations and the social impact sector.
Julian Mylchreest
Co-Founder, Executive Vice Chairman of Bank of America
Julian brings extensive global financial experience, leading our efforts in Natural Resources and Energy Transition. He champions ESG initiatives and serves on influential commissions while supporting charity treks and impacting medical research, education, and the environment.
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BFUCA
Our partnership, UNESCO – BFUCA (Brazilian National Federation of Associations, Centers, and Clubs), symbolizes our shared commitment. We work together to nurture culture, conservation, and reforestation, striving for harmony between human aspirations and nature’s treasures.
UNESCO – BFUCA is a catalyst for positive change and collective empowerment, dedicated to supporting UNESCO Clubs and advocating for individual rights, aligning with UNESCO’s goals and the Brazilian Constitution.
