Our Team
Transparentem’s diverse team brings a wealth of experience from a variety of backgrounds, and operates in numerous countries. For security reasons, we do not disclose the identities of our team based outside the United States.
Sheela Ahluwalia
Director of Policy and Advocacy
Sheela leads Transparentem’s policy, advocacy, and enforcement work and develops and executes programmatic strategy.
Claudia Baethgen
Program Manager
Claudia manages labor and environmental projects, including investigations and engagement with companies, NGOs, and others to improve conditions for workers...
Dr. Lalanath de Silva
Senior Advisor, Programs
Dr. Lalanath de Silva provides strategic oversight and support to projects focused on the environmental impact of supply chains and...
Anthony DiPreta
Senior Program Analyst
Anthony assists in the development, planning, and execution of Transparentem’s projects throughout their investigative, strategic engagement, and policy & accountability...
Gioia Kelleher
Manager of Partnerships and Communications
To advance Transparentem’s mission, Gioia supports efforts to grow Transparentem’s strategic partnerships and public profile.
Elizabeth Kester
Director of Partnerships and Communications
Elizabeth leads Transparentem’s partnerships and communications efforts.
Tom MacMillan
Program Manager
Tom develops and leads labor and environmental investigations and engages with companies, NGOs, and others to improve conditions for workers...
Jonathan Mead
Director of Investigations
Jonathan directs Transparentem's investigative portfolio, develops and executes programmatic strategy, manages a global team, and serves as subject matter expert...
Lynn Oberlander
Outside General Counsel
Devereux manages legal issues for Transparentem.
Luke Olynyk
Senior Grants and M&E Manager
Luke oversees Transparentem's grants and monitoring and evaluation, ensuring that funders are effectively and regularly informed regarding organizational performance and...
Emma Sampson
Associate Director of Operations
Emma manages Transparentem’s operations, finance, and human resources functions, and supports the implementation of its strategic plan.
E. Benjamin Skinner
Founder and President
Ben orchestrates Transparentem’s teams as they deliver on its mission.
Karen Stauss
Interim Managing Director
Karen Stauss oversees Transparentem’s programmatic work and engagement with the private sector to remedy labor and environmental abuses connected to...
Board Members
Shaunagh Connaire
Director
Shaunagh Connaire is a double Emmy-nominated journalist and filmmaker with 15+ years of experience in human rights, investigative journalism, and...
Dan Elkes
Director
Dan Elkes works in the biotechnology industry as the Vice President of Portfolio and Program Management at Altos Labs.
Ryan Hamilton
Director
Ryan Hamilton is a climate and sustainability leader with over 20 years of experience in global non-profits, decarbonization consulting, corporate...
Aruna Kashyap
Director
Aruna Kashyap is the Associate Director in the Business and Human Rights division of Human Rights Watch.
Neha Misra
Director
Neha Misra is the Global Lead for Migration and Human Trafficking at the Solidarity Center, the largest U.S.-based international worker...
Dan Viederman
Chair
Dan Viederman is a Managing Director at the Working Capital Fund, focused on efforts to engage and invest in entrepreneurs...
Kyle Wright
Treasurer
Kyle Wright is CEO of Stardust, a forward-thinking family office in Houston and New York City. For more than a...
