Marlene Deosaran is a tea-maker, gardener, and environmental advocate who lives by the philosophy “live kinder to the earth.” Formerly a Human Resource professional, she retired from corporate life in 2020 to devote herself fully to eco-conscious living and community work. A lifelong spiritual seeker, Marlene was introduced to the teachings of Sri Satya Sai Baba at age 10 and later taught Bal Vikas at the Barataria Sai Centre, which her family helped establish. These teachings deeply shaped her view of all life as sacred and guided her commitment to environmental stewardship.

In 2016, Marlene launched We Organic TT as part of an MBA project, which led her to complete a Permaculture Design Course and connect with others dedicated to sustainable, zero-waste living. In 2017, she founded Surya Chai, an artisan tea business grounded in environmental sustainability. She grows many of the herbs and spices for her teas in her permaculture-based home garden nestled in the lush Northern Range of Trinidad.

Marlene continues to blend her passions for nature, spirituality, and community. She practices yoga and Jyothi meditation and volunteers with the Alliance of Rural Communities (ARC), supporting zero-waste initiatives and rural empowerment across the Caribbean. Through her work, she remains dedicated to promoting earth-centered living and supporting regenerative practices.

Dr. Carlos Martinez is a Science & Technology Policy Fellow with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), currently placed at the National Science Foundation in the Geosciences Directorate. An atmospheric scientist by training, his work focuses on climate science communication, community-driven research, and climate variability and change. He co-leads the NSF Coastlines and People (CoPe) Program, a five-year, $150 million initiative addressing coastal sustainability, geohazards, and the intersection of environmental and social systems.

Prior to his fellowship, Dr. Martinez worked at the National Center for Atmospheric Research, where he collaborated with Indigenous and local coastal communities on climate resilience through the Rising Voices Changing Coasts Hub, a CoPe project. He holds a Ph.D. in Earth and Environmental Science from Columbia University, where he researched Caribbean rainfall variability, and a B.S. in Meteorology from Texas A&M University.

Dr. Martinez is also active in the American Meteorological Society, where he founded and chairs the Committee on Spirituality, Multifaith Outreach, and Science (COSMOS). His efforts emphasize bridging faith-based and Indigenous communities with the climate science enterprise to elevate underrepresented voices in environmental decision-making and advocacy.

Prasanna is a graduate of the Sai Spiritual Education (SSE) program and former SSE group 4 (teen) teacher, now serving as National Envirocare Coordinator for Canada. An engineer by training, he enjoys learning about and promoting the energy transition and the business case for sustainability.

Dr. Tewari is the Central Coordinator, SSSIO West Indies, and the Chairman of the Institute of Sathya Sai Education West Indies. He is a retired family physician, allowing time to serve and promote Envirocare. Additionally he is a Reiki Master.