Who we are
Rainforest Connection is a dedicated global team that leverages technology to safeguard the world's invaluable ecosystems and biodiversity.
Our mission revolves around employing acoustic monitoring devices that actively listen to soundscapes in remote ecosystems, AI and machine learning to convert these audio streams into a comprehensive and automated understanding of nature.
Topher White
Founder
Topher has received multiple accolades for his work, including being named a National Geographic Emerging Explorer in 2015, a current Draper-Richards-Kaplan (DRK) Fellow and an “Engineering Hero” by the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Topher’s background is in Physics, software development and Communication, having received a degree in Physics at Kenyon College and going on to work for years at SLAC Natl Accelerator Lab (High Energy Physics) and the ITER Organization (Nuclear Fusion) in France. Along the way, he also served as CTO for two startups in San Francisco, where he obtained industry-level experience in software development - the foundation of the Rainforest Connection platform.
Topher has received multiple accolades for his work, including being named a National Geographic Emerging Explorer in 2015, a current Draper-Richards-Kaplan (DRK) Fellow and an “Engineering Hero” by the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Topher’s background is in Physics, software development and Communication, having received a degree in Physics at Kenyon College and going on to work for years at SLAC Natl Accelerator Lab (High Energy Physics) and the ITER Organization (Nuclear Fusion) in France. Along the way, he also served as CTO for two startups in San Francisco, where he obtained industry-level experience in software development - the foundation of the Rainforest Connection platform.
Jon Bruno
CEO & Executive Director
Jon is a visionary leader in both rainforest conservation and ecotourism. He has pioneered the use of advanced technologies to protect endangered ecosystems and raise international awareness. His efforts to safeguard biodiversity have mobilized industries and individuals globally to embrace sustainable practices, fostering a more responsible approach to travel and environmental stewardship. Through his work, Jon continues to lead initiatives that directly contribute to the preservation of the world’s rich biodiversity and natural habitats.
Jon is a visionary leader in both rainforest conservation and ecotourism. He has pioneered the use of advanced technologies to protect endangered ecosystems and raise international awareness. His efforts to safeguard biodiversity have mobilized industries and individuals globally to embrace sustainable practices, fostering a more responsible approach to travel and environmental stewardship. Through his work, Jon continues to lead initiatives that directly contribute to the preservation of the world’s rich biodiversity and natural habitats.
Staff
Shruti Suresh
Business Development Lead
Antony Harfield
CTO
Sam Suren
Marketing Director
Aika Rojas
Business Development Lead
Wasuphon Naksut
Bioacoustics Software Engineer
Bay Mitchell
Program Analyst
Koonchaya Opastipakorn
QA Specialist
Diego Machado
Senior Designer
Leni Aquino
Social Media Manager
Evgeniia Rassokhina
Software Engineer
Dilkumar Rai
Logistics Coordinator
Palitha Gurusinghe
Project Director
Ratree Onchana
Software Engineer
Masim Rai
Marketing Assistant
Mili Andérica
Business Development Coordinator
Dannah Dulay
Accountant
Shruti Suresh
Business Development Lead
Antony Harfield
CTO
Sam Suren
Marketing Director
Aika Rojas
Business Development Lead
Wasuphon Naksut
Bioacoustics Software Engineer
Bay Mitchell
Program Analyst
Koonchaya Opastipakorn
QA Specialist
Diego Machado
Senior Designer
Leni Aquino
Social Media Manager
Evgeniia Rassokhina
Software Engineer
Dilkumar Rai
Logistics Coordinator
Palitha Gurusinghe
Project Director
Ratree Onchana
Software Engineer
Masim Rai
Marketing Assistant
Mili Andérica
Business Development Coordinator
Dannah Dulay
Accountant
Shruti Suresh
Business Development Lead
Antony Harfield
CTO
Sam Suren
CMO
Aika Rojas
Business Development Lead
Wasuphon Naksut
Bioacoustics Software Engineer
Bay Mitchell
Program Analyst
Leni Aquino
Social Media Manager
Diego Machado
Senior Designer
Mili Andérica
Business Development Coordinator
Koonchaya Opastipakorn
QA Specialist
Evgeniia Rassokhina
Software Engineer
Dilkumar Rai
Logistics Coordinator
Palitha Gurusinghe
Project Director
Ratree Onchana
Software Engineer
Masim Rai
Marketing Assistant
Board
Kristy Deiner
Board Member
India Daley
Board Member
Kristy Deiner
Board Member
India Daley
Board Member
Kristy Deiner
Board Member
India Daley
Board Member
Advisory Committee
Dr. Christina Gitsaki
Advisory Committee
Dr. Krithi Karanth
Advisory Committee
Dr. Lenny Y Hatta
Advisory Committee
Dr. Christina Gitsaki
Advisory Committee
Dr. Krithi Karanth
Advisory Committee
Dr. Lenny Y Hatta
Advisory Committee
Dr. Christina Gitsaki
Advisory Committee
Dr. Krithi Karanth
Advisory Committee
Dr. Lenny Y Hatta
Advisory Committee
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