Anneloes Smitsman

FOUNDER & CEO

Dr. Anneloes Smitsman (Ph.D., LLM), is the founder and CEO of the EARTHwise companies. She is an award-winning futurist, systems scientist, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and polymath. She is recognized globally for her pioneering work in systemic and societal transformation through collective intelligence alignment, AI innovation, living systems design, participatory governance, regenerative economics, sustainability, and the activation of human potential. She leads the EARTHwise faculty and is the lead architect of the EARTHwise Constitution and architect of the EARTHwise Game, Elowyn: Quest of Time. Anneloes was named on the 2025 Leading Women to Watchᵀᴹ, was awarded the 2022 Visioneers Lifetime Achievement Award, and was crowned overall African winner in the category "Human Development" of the 2022 Africa’s Most Respected CEOs Awards by The Business Executive in collaboration with the Economic Development Board of Mauritius. She is also a winner of the BIZZ 2022 Business Excellence Award by WORLDCOB. She holds a Master’s degree in Law and Judicial Political Sciences from Leiden University, the Netherlands, and received a degree of Doctor from the Maastricht Sustainability Institute at the School of Business and Economics, Maastricht University, the Netherlands. Anneloes is based in Mauritius and the Netherlands.

Kurt Barnes

CO-FOUNDER & CHAIR

Dr. Kurt Barnes (ND, DEA, Histoire Uni of Paris 8) ND, DEA, is a co-founder and Chair of the EARTHwise companies. He is the architect of the EARTHwise Human Diagnostics for Psycho-Social Transitions and part of the EARTHwise faculty. He is a senior psy-coach and psycho-social expert with extensive expertise in working with individuals and organizations from all levels of society in Mauritius and internationally. As an international psycho-social expert he has worked among migrants from Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and America, providing training and consultancy to improve their living conditions and eco-psychological health. He carried out this work in support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), related to these issues. He worked for many years in Europe and North America. Kurt is also a registered Naturopathic Physician and applies this with his specialization in psychology, psychotherapy, and biofeedback. He was Knighted in the Order of Academic Palms in 2004 by the French Republic for his outstanding service. Kurt is based in Mauritius and Europe.

Henk de Jong

BOARD DIRECTOR (Non-Exec)

Henk de Jong serves as a non-executive Director of EARTHwise Ventures to leverage sustainable growth and impact for the Elowyn game and AI. He also serves as a non-executive co-founder of four ventures in Sweden and the U.S., and serves on the boards of several global companies and non-profits. He advises over ten organizations, including venture capital firms and family offices across Europe and the U.S., providing strategic leadership for sustainable growth and innovation. After earning an MBA, he co-founded an ERP platform company directly out of university, building proprietary software and hardware solutions for data-intensive industries—from West African logistics to global agriculture. He later held senior roles in the telecom sector, contributing to the development of international network standards like DOCSIS at Lucent Technologies, and led B2B fiber marketing across Europe for Liberty Global.  In 2024, he co-founded the ValueAI Institute, now active at the UN General Assembly and WEF in Davos

Mariana Bozesan

BOARD DIRECTOR (Non-Exec)

Dr. Mariana Bozesan (Ph.D.) serves as a non-executive Director of EARTHwise Ventures to guide the impact alignment and integral development for the game & AI. She is a polymath, AI pioneer, and award-winning integral investor with a track record as a serial-tech entrepreneur, author, and sustainability advocate. A Prominent Alumna of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and Distinguished Alumna of Sofia University. She focuses on leveraging exponential technologies to accelerate the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within Planetary Boundaries. Author of Integral Investing: From Profit to Prosperity, full member of the Club of Rome, and Fellow of the World Academy of Art and Science. “European Female Angel Investor of the Year 2019” and “European Early Stage Investor of the Year 2016.” She serves as a strategic advisor on ethical AI, integral finance, and sustainability to NGOs, governments, and investment funds. Sought-after keynote speaker and academic lecturer at institutions including Stanford, Oxford, TEDx, and the UN.

Rachel St. Clair

AI/AGI ARCHITECT

Dr. Rachel St. Clair serves as the architect of the AI Models for the Elowyn game as part of EARTHwise Ventures. She has a doctorate in Complex Systems and Brain Sciences from Florida Atlantic University in the USA. As a pioneering researcher in Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), she specializes in complex systems design and novel neuromorphic learning algorithms. Her goal is to help create human-like, conscious, artificial, general intelligence to help humans solve the worst of our problems, and to enable the birth of 'sentient machines.'

Manu Deenapanray

GAMEPLAY DESIGN

Manu Deenapanray is a dynamic 14-year old student from Mauritius and part of the EARTHwise Games team since the early inception of Elowyn: Quest of Time. A passionate gamer from an early age, Manu brings a unique perspective as someone deeply immersed in gaming culture. His creative input also extends to the Future Humans Trilogy, where he lent his voice and ideas to shape the teenage character Olaf, collaborating closely with his mother Anneloes. Manu’s diverse interests span music, gaming, entrepreneurship, computer science, international relations, and physics. He is enrolled as a drummer at the Conservatory of Mauritius. 

Alexander Laszlo

ECOSYSTEM STEWARD

Dr. Alexander Laszlo (Ph.D.) is a co-founding member of EARTHwise Centre, an EARTHwise Ecosystem Steward, and a core member of the EARTHwise faculty. He works as a Professor of Sustainability Leadership in the Doctoral Faculty in Human and Organizational Development at Fielding Graduate University, and serves as President of the Board of Directors of the Bertalanffy Center for the Study of Systems Science (BCSSS), Director of Research at the Laszlo Institute of New Paradigm Research (LINPR), Co-Founder and Global Collaborator of Global Education Futures (GEF), and Founding Member of the Board of Directors of the Social Systems Foundation (SSF LLC.). He served as 57th President and Chair of the Board of Trustees of the International Society for the Systems Sciences (ISSS), and was Founding Director of the Doctoral Program in Leadership and Systemic Innovation at ITBA, Argentina. As Professor of Systems Science and Evolutionary Development, he teaches on evolutionary leadership, collaboration, and systems thinking at a variety of MBA and Doctoral programs internationally. Alexander is based in Argentina.

Justine Page

BRANDING STEWARD

Justine Page is a co-founder of EARTHwise Centre. She is a brand steward for the EARTHwise ecosystem and part of the EARTHwise faculty. She is also a consultant, coach, facilitator, and public speaker, with over 20 years of multinational and multicultural experience, in marketing, branding and personal development. Her passion is transforming individuals and companies from the inside-out through the empowering process of connecting people with their essence and their true potential. As a former executive at one of the world leading advertising and marketing company in New York, she has experience with international brands, blue chip companies and award-winning campaigns. She has worked and lived in ten countries across five continents. Her experience of working and living in a variety of cultures has built her credibility as a leader able to drive the creative process in brand-building development across global, local and personal brands. Justine is based in Australia.

Anita Sanchez

INDIGENOUS WISDOM STEWARD

Dr. Anita Sanchez, Ph.D., Nahua (Aztec) and Mexican American. She is an indigenous wisdom Steward for the EARTHwise ecosystem and is part of the EARTHwise faculty. She is a consultant, trainer, speaker to Fortune 500 companies, education and non-profit organizations.  She bridges indigenous wisdom and science for individual to societal renewal focusing on diversity, equity, inclusion and cultural transformation. She is a former board member of the Pachamama Alliance, a board member of Bioneers, a member of the Evolutionary Leaders Circle, and the Transformational Leadership Council. Anita is the author of seven books, including her international award-winning book, The Four Sacred Gifts: Indigenous Wisdom for Modern Times. She was awarded the 2022 Mogul’s Top 100 DEI Leaders, 2020 Conscious Company Media “World Changing Woman” and 2020 World Woman’s Foundation “Woman of the Hour” #SheisMyHero campaign to inspire 1 million girls to live their dreams and leadership. Anita leads an annual Pachamama Alliance journey into the sacred headwaters of the Amazon. Anita is based in the United States.

Kahlia Laszlo

GAME CHARACTER DESIGN

Kahlia Laszlo is a Queer Latinx artist and storyteller in her mdi-twenties with a deep love for animals and nature. She is part of the EARTHwise Games project to support the media and character development of Elowyn: Quest of Time. 

Always looking for ways to bring diverse perspectives and narratives to the forefront, especially those revolving around LGBTQ+ topics. They do comics, illustrations, character design/development, and video editing. 

Emma Post

YOUTH ENGAGEMENT

Emma Post is an ambitious 14-year-old student based in Sweden and part of the EARTHwise Games team supporting the youth engagement for the project. Originally from Estonia, she brings a global perspective shaped by her international upbringing.

With a strong passion for AI and technology, Emma is driven to explore the cutting edge of these fields. She envisions establishing her own company in the future, where she can combine her creativity and technical interests to make a meaningful impact. Her journey is guided by a commitment to learning, adaptability, and innovation.

Chris Tomasso

GAMIFICATION STEWARD

Chris Tomasso supports the EARTHwise games project with gamification advice. He facilitated team and leadership development for Silicon Valley tech companies, and led projects for the top gamification consultancy in the world; empowering millions of users through his work with Fortune 500s and startups. He also guides conscious leaders to unlock their potential (including multi 6 figure launches) through a unique blend of systems thinking and play. 

Sabinije von Gaffke

ELOWYN AMBASSADOR

Sabinije von Gaffke supports the outreach of the Elowyn game as a public speaker. She is an award-winning international Moderator, Facilitator, Speaker, Broadcast Journalist and Communications Catalyst in the intersection of Tech, Leadership, Sustainability, Impact and Health. She has extensive experience of global summits, live studio broadcasts, public speaking and leadership workshops. Her assignments include: Women in IT New York, Nordic Business Forum, Microsoft, Brilliant Minds, Humanity Rising Summit, Google, Danske Bank, Women in Tech, among others.

Jonathan Lee

GAMEPLAY DESIGN

Jonathan Lee is a seasoned crypto trading expert and gaming consultant and serves as the professional game tester for the Elowyn: Quest of Time game development. He provides key insights into game mechanics and game development to ensure players have an enjoyable Web3 gaming experience. He also supports the EARTHwise Games community development and engagement. He serves as VP of Business Development of Iinuma Consulting Partners and works as an Asset Manager and lead tester for companies that provide enterprise asset management software, including two of the largest automotive manufacturers in the world. His attention to detail and software design helps companies to create and deliver the best product possible. 

Mitch Apley

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Mitch Apley is the executive producer for the EARTHwise Games video content. He's been a filmmaker for most of his career. Brings the world of technologically and philosophically enhanced creative production to the EARTHwise team. Graduated from Northwestern University’s vaunted film program, then established himself as a pillar of the Chicago film and advertising community. Directed international documentaries in the Middle East and Africa, and spent over a decade in high-end pharmaceutical advertising.

Aamina Simone

PROJECT COORDINATOR

Aamina Simone in based in New Delhi, India, and is committed to re-contextualising ancient philosophies for our present time. Having lived in Lagos, London and Singapore through her formative years, her journey weaves together diverse cultures, artistic expressions, and techno-futurism. With a background in Fashion, including stints at Prada in London, and Saint Laurent in Hong Kong, Aamina’s path evolved into pursuing holistic avenues; as former brand manager of Paro Botanica, and a consultant at CCG, she is presently offering her time and services as a communications intern and project coordinator of the creative teams and PR/Media productions.

Daniela Quilitzsch

COMMUNITY STEWARD

Daniela Quillitzsch is a steward for the EARTHwise community development and talent engagement for the EARTHwise games project. She is a strategist, therapist, consultant and coach for global change and evolutionary leadership. Has founded and co-founded more than 10 social projects and organizations and guided over 100 social founders and projects worldwide from, which millions of people have benefited. Environmental and social responsibility, healing and empowerment. Daniela is based in Germany and South Africa.