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Jason is the CEO of La Isla Network. His objective is to drive research and policy that furthers understanding and prevention of occupational heat stress and its consequences. His effort to address illness, injury, and death in occupational settings led him to a Master of Science in Epidemiology from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Jason’s work has driven companies and governments to begin prioritizing occupational safety in key supply chains, this being recognized worldwide in academic journals, films, news, and more.

Ilana is the Chief Program Officer. She started at LIN in 2012 to help establish and lead research activities. Today she is project lead for nearly all of LIN’s programs, research, and activities. She is passionate about research having a tangible impact on the people and communities affected by occupational heat stress.

Scott is the Chief Operations Officer. He oversees the internal operations that support the organization’s on-the-ground programs. He has an M.A. in International Development with Public Health focus. Scott has nearly 20 years experience in the public health field managing chronic disease initiatives with U.S. state health departments and non-governmental organizations. He is based in Granada, Spain.

Catharina (Ineke) Wesseling is the CSO Lead Epidemiologist. She provides oversight and leadership for the LIN International Research Team. She is a leading expert on chronic kidney disease of non-traditional causes (CKDnt) and the impact of heat stress on kidney health, having published her work extensively and being recognized by institutions like PAHO. Ineke was the first President of the working group on CKDnt, known as CENCAM. Before joining LIN she was the founding Director of the Program of Work and Health in Central America (SALTRA).

Esteban is the Lead Hygienist. He provides oversight and leadership for the International Research Team in data collection. His specialty is the measurement of thermal stress and workload mainly in environments affected by climate change. Esteban also evaluates work conditions in the field sites and assesses interventions designed to improve working conditions on the fields.

Robert is responsible for expanding LIN’s revenue streams to drive growth and impact, via fundraising, grants and corporate client acquisition. He has worked in occupational safety and health for over a decade.

Javier is the Senior Legal and Policy Advisor. He provides legal advice to the organization and its teams . He has more than 30 years of experience in coordinated planning efforts for international health programs in consultation with international and regional multilateral agencies, governments, and non-governmental organizations such as the OAS, Special Olympics International and the UN Special Envoy on Disability and Accessibility. Javier has had 17 years of responsibility and achievements in human rights and health law with PAHO.

Heath is the Senior Development Economist. He is a research scientist at the University of Texas in Austin, where his work focuses on identifying the drivers of poverty in primary data collection, evaluation design, and statistical analysis methods. He serves as co-PI on ENSURE-Nepal, LIN’s US State Department-funded examination of the health and socioeconomic outcomes for migrant workers from Nepal.

Matthijs is responsible for corporate engagement in Europe. His goal is to connect people and businesses, helping each other unlock opportunities for growth and innovation. Matthijs is a trusted and strategic consultant, having 25 years of experience in Central America and Europe in the field of human rights and sustainability.

Jessica is the Director of Global Impact and the Project Director of ENSURE-Nepal. She researches organizational development, the political representation of women and immigrants, sustainable community development, and mediation of high-conflict political issues. She brings over 17 years experience in understanding systemic inequalities in community research. She is bilingual Spanish/English and is the proud daughter of hard-working immigrant parents. Her lived and professional experience centers around the contributions of the global majority.

As Director of Communications, Alfredo will be responsible for overseeing the organization’s marketing, communications, and fundraising efforts, ensuring that LIN’s message is effectively communicated to a wide audience.