Mario Haberfeld is the founder and CEO of Onçafari, one of Brazil’s leading biodiversity conservation organizations. Born in São Paulo, Mario has nurtured a lifelong passion for both motorsports and wildlife. After a nearly 20-year career in professional racing, including stints in Formula 1 and IndyCar, he made the decision to fully devote himself to nature conservation. Since founding Onçafari in 2011, Mario has led the organization with a mission to conserve natural habitats and endangered species, such as the jaguar, and foster the socioeconomic development of local communities through ecotourism, scientific research, and environmental education. Under his leadership, Onçafari has expanded its operations across four key Brazilian biomes: the Pantanal, Atlantic Forest, Cerrado, and Amazon. In 2024, the organization was recognized as one of Brazil’s Top 100 NGOs and featured by Condé Nast Traveler for its innovative conservation solutions. Mario is the co-author of several books on wildlife conservation, and his photography and writing have been featured in both national and international publications. He has appeared in acclaimed documentaries from BBC and NatGeo, including Jaguars: Brazil’s Super Cats. He serves on the board of SOS Pantanal and is the co-founder of the endowment fund for Rocas Atoll, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In his TED Talk, The Race Against Time, Mario shares his perspective on the urgent challenges and opportunities in conservation today.

Todd served as a career diplomat for over 30 years, most recently as U.S. Ambassador to Brazil during the Trump and Biden Administrations. He was the first U.S. Ambassador to be decorated with the Order of the Southern Cross, Brazil’s highest civilian honor given to foreigners. Previously, Todd served as U.S. Ambassador to Ecuador and Chargé d’Affaires in Maputo, Mozambique. Following his retirement from the U.S. Department of State in 2021, Todd is now an international business consultant and serves on multiple corporate and non-profit boards in the U.S. and Brazil. He lives with his wife Janetta in Denver, Colorado.

Marina is a Brazilian entrepreneur and expert in sustainable and impact investing. She founded Converge Capital and co-founded ATO, both dedicated to climate solutions and shifting sustainability narratives. She also co-created the Brazil Climate Summit, an international event highlighting Brazil’s role in climate action. Previously, she led Sustainable Wealth at XP Inc. and co-founded Tellus. Recognized among Forbes Brasil's "Under 30" and Época Negócios' "100 Climate Innovators", Marina holds a degree in Business Administration from FGV and has studied at Georgetown University and Stanford University.

Filipe Blackwood Oliveira, a seasoned sustainable finance and carbon markets expert with over 15 years of experience, currently serves as the Chief Market Relations Officer at Rubicon Carbon/TPG and is a Senior Advisor to the Secretary General of the UN/SEforALL. His expertise lies in promoting low-carbon solutions and providing strategic guidance on climate investment and policy approaches. Additionally, Filipe holds the distinction of serving as a Carbon Delegate for the G20, championing global climate collaboration. Furthermore, he actively contributes to the Africa Carbon Markets Initiative. In his previous role, Filipe played a pivotal role in founding the Global Carbon Market Utility (GCMU) with Bloomberg Philanthropies. Moreover, he headed the sustainable finance group strategies at Bank of America, successfully driving the bank’s $1.5 trillion environmental commitment.

Pedro Barbosa is Managing partner of Almar Capital, an investment company based in London with offices in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, New York and Cayman. Pedro leveraged his extensive network in the investment community to help organize Onçafari’s first roadshow in San Francisco in April 2024. Pedro Barbosa graduated from the School of Management of Boston University with a BSBA in Finance in 1994.

With more than 23 years career, working in different segments for large multinational and local companies, driving growth, enhanced customer experience and brand building. Jacqueline Conrado is Country Manager of Universal Assistance in Brazil, a Zurich Group division focused on travel assistance, a role she took on in February 2026, and a member of WCD (WomenCorporateDirectors) Brazil. She spent nearly a decade as Country Manager of United Airlines in Brazil, having joined the company in 2016 as Marketing Coordinator and later Marketing Manager; in that role she was twice recognized as one of the most influential leaders in Brazil's tourism sector, led United's operations in the country through COVID-19, founded the company's DEI committee in Brazil (the first outside the U.S.), co-founded the Latin America DEI committee, and represented United on boards such as the United States-Brazil Chamber of Commerce and BRATECC. Prior to that, she worked at advertising agencies and at GOL Linhas Aéreas in Advertising, Branding, Sponsorships, and Events. She holds a bachelor's degree in Advertising & Communication, a degree in Marketing & Entertainment, an MBA in Marketing, and a certification in Financial Management.

Head of the firm’s Latin America Practice, Todd Crider advises clients in international corporate finance transactions, including IPO’s, and mergers and acquisitions, including both private equity and strategic transactions. He regularly advises boards of directors in high stakes situations. He was the founding chair and current executive committee member of the Cyrus R. Vance Center of International Justice. Todd is also the Vice-Chair of the Rainforest Foundation US and a member of the boards of Americas Society/Council of the Americas, of Equitable Origin and of the Brazil-US Chamber of Commerce. Todd is a longtime leader in the development of pro bono legal services in Latin America. His own pro bono legal services have focused on human rights, rule of law issues and environmental conservation.

Based in New York, Gabriel Silva was named “Lawyer of the Year” at the 2025 TMT Finance Awards USA. He advises infrastructure, corporate, and private equity clients on mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, and other corporate transactions, with a particular focus on digital infrastructure,including data centers, telecom towers, fiber networks, and related assets. He has led more than 60 digital infrastructure transactions worldwide over the past three years and has been recognized by Law360, Chambers Global, Legal 500, IFLR1000, and Tech Capital for his work in telecommunications, M&A, projects, energy, and private equity.

Paula Senna Ganem is a business development and capital markets executive with extensive experience advising companies on U.S. and international capital markets. She currently works with Fogo de Chão and previously served as Regional Head of Canada and Latin America Capital Markets at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Before joining the NYSE, Paula spent more than a decade as a capital markets lawyer, advising issuers and underwriters on IPOs, follow-on offerings and cross-border securities transactions. She studied law at Université Panthéon-Assas (Paris II) and holds a certificate in Business Analytics from Harvard Business School Online. Paula serves on the Board of Directors of Onçafari International.

Robert Kozmann Jr. is the COO for Latin America of Bank of America. Prior he was CFO for Emerging Markets. In his current role, he also co-chairs several committees and forums in Latin America including the ESG Committee, and Reputational Risk Committee, and is also a member of the Latin America Executive Committee. He holds a bachelor’s degree in both finance and macroeconomics from the Faculdade Armando Alvares Penteado in Sao Paulo. He also completed the Security Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) three-year course at Wharton University.

Susana Name is CEO, International Founder Relations, bringing extensive experience in conservation, philanthropy, international engagement, and strategic partnerships. For 20 years, she served as Director and Vice President, Founder Relations at the Jane Goodall Institute, working closely with Dr. Jane Goodall to cultivate philanthropic relationships, build strategic partnerships, and expand the organization’s outreach across the Americas. Earlier in her career, she worked with the United Nations Information Center, the Inter-American Development Bank, and environmental nonprofits. She began her career in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where she earned a degree in tourism from Universidad del Salvador after which she founded EIVyT Travel Agency focusing on international corporate travel. She has also contributed to documentary and media projects with DisneyNature, National Geographic, and other leading production companies.
Passionate about the conservation and protection of species through a holistic approach that connects people, nature and long-term solutions.

Patricia Lobaccaro, Executive Director, Onçafari International
Patricia Lobaccaro is the Executive Director of Onçafari International, bringing over two decades of experience in philanthropy, with a strong focus on environmental conservation and social impact. From 2010 to 2019, she served as President and CEO of BrazilFoundation, where she led efforts to mobilize resources and build international partnerships in support of hundreds of social and environmental initiatives across Brazil. Prior to that, she served as a Board Member and Director of Events and Outreach, leading the organization of the foundation’s galas. Before joining Onçafari, Patricia worked as a consultant, advising mission-driven organizations on strategic development and fundraising. At Onçafari International, she is advancing the organization’s global strategy to amplify and sustain the pioneering conservation work of Associação Onçafari in Brazil.

Since his childhood, Germano has been immersed in the world of sports. He started playing tennis at the age of 5 and continued to follow his passion until he graduated in Business Administration with a concentration in finance at Winthrop University/USA, where he attended college as a student athlete. In 2014 he completed his MBA in Global Management from Thunderbird School/USA. Germano has more than 10 years of experience in the financial and administrative areas, working in Brazilian and American companies. Acting in financial planning, strategic development, identification of business opportunities, and combining management to achieve organizational goals, he followed a career based on his passion for sports, but moved on from a career in athletics to one in sports management. Now, he enters the new and exciting world of biodiversity, where he has developed a passion that has grown to be stronger ever since he joined Onçafari.