One Community Consultants and Volunteers: Cocreating & Working Together for World Change

One Community seeks to create and strengthen win-win relationships with other forward-thinking people and organizations throughout the world. Our purpose is to work with those who agree with our four-phase global change strategy and desire to help us in our mission to demonstrate and open source free-share all that we do to provide non-profit leadership and a blueprint for global living for The Highest Good of All. The like-minded individuals and organizations below are the people we are working with now, and will proudly refer everyone to in the future, as our model continues to evolve and expand globally.

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Aaron Persaud – Software Developer: Aaron attended the University of Waterloo and graduated with a Bachelor of Mathematics, minoring in Computer Science. He has over 2 years of software development experience and believes in using his software development skills to make a positive change in the world. He has worked on a variety of projects such as automating online forms, data analytics for car manufacturing and overage tracking using technologies in Front End (jQuery, AngularJS, React), Back End (Python, Java, C#) and Database (MySQL, MongoDB, Postgres). While a member of the One Community team, Aaron helped with the development of the Highest Good Network software by addressing bugs and implementing new features.

Abdelmounaim Lallouache – Software Developer: Abdel is an experienced web developer with expertise in developing full-stack web applications. He is skilled in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Node.js, ExpressJS, and various databases. He holds a certificate in Full Stack Web Development from Northwestern University, Evanston, and a bachelor’s degree in Information and Communication Technologies from INPTIC, Algeria. As a member of the One Community team, Abdel is helping with the development of the open source Highest Good Network softwaree project and time tracking software that manages, tracks, and rewards volunteer labor hours.

Abi Liu – Software Engineer: Abi is a skilled software engineer with a strong foundation in full-stack development. He has extensive experience with technologies such as Javascript, Typescript, Java, React, Node.js, and Spring. Abi has excelled in enhancing open-source platforms like Medplum and developing complex projects, such as an automated expense tracking application, and even created his own programming language from scratch. As a software engineer for One Community Global working on the open source Highest Good Network Software, Abi has been instrumental in enhancing the robustness of the backend application by creating comprehensive unit and integration tests, writing over 100 test cases covering every aspect of the business logic. He has also served as a mentor to other developers on the team, conducting peer programming sessions and helping them resolve complex issues and grow their skills. Currently, Abi is working on creating a statistics reporting page, where he has crafted complex queries to efficiently aggregate data and created graphs for easy data visualization.

Adam Capdeville – Software Engineer: Adam attended California State University Channel Islands and graduated with his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, minoring in mathematics, statistics and data analytics. He is especially passionate about creating complex and compelling user interfaces. While a member of the One Community Highest Good Network team, Adam applied this passion to help develop a seamless user interface for the version 2.0 user profile page.

Adam Weiss – Kitchen Operations Project Manager: Adam has been part of the food industry for 20+ years. He has had many roles: chef, pastry chef, chocolatier, international restaurant launcher, operations manager, kitchen designer, and private chef to some notable people, including his wife and kids. He is in the Bay Area doing multi-unit kitchens, grocery, and operations work for an international kitchen and technologies company. While a member of the One Community team, Adam helped complete the Transition Food Self-sufficiency Plan, Transition Kitchen designs, Food Procurement and Storage plan, and related menu and meal plans.

Adefola Madehin – Electrical Designer: Adefola as an Electrical Design Specialist, brings over a decade of experience in delivering comprehensive electrical, lighting, and power design solutions for a wide range of projects, including residential, commercial, educational, healthcare, and hospitality spaces. He is proficient in creating detailed 2D AutoCAD electrical service drawings and performing precise power calculations in compliance with IEC/NEC standards. Fola is dedicated to providing exceptional service and has played a key role as a member of the One Community engineering team, contributing to the electrical design of the Earthbag Village 4-dome home component with a focus on sustainability and electrical efficiency.

Aditya Sure – Software Developer: Aditya has a strong background in software development, specializing in full-stack development and cloud computing. He has worked with modern technologies, including React, Node.js, and AWS to build scalable applications and seamless user experiences. As a member of the One Community team, Aditya has contributed to improving key features of the Highest Good Network project, resolving critical bugs, and enhancing the functionality of the notification systems for task deadlines

Adolph Karubanga – Senior Civil/Structural Engineer & Certified Project Management Professional: Adolph attended Kyambogo University and obtained a Master of Science in Structural Engineering, Bachelor’s in Civil and Building Engineering, and Diploma in Water Engineering. He is also a Certified Project Management Professional and a member of the Project Management Institute (PMI-USA), and Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers (UIPE). Adolph is currently serving as a Civil Engineer at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development in Uganda (Africa). As a member of the team, he brings in-depth knowledge and more than 7 years of experience in structural analysis techniques, engineering design, construction supervision and project management using PMBOK® methodologies. He has worked on small and large-scale infrastructure projects and is highly motivated and energized by working with a diverse team to peer discuss, create solutions, and propel a project to successful delivery. Adolph believes that resilient and sustainable infrastructural systems are an essential component of society. While a One Community consultant structural engineer, he helped to finalize the DIY Ultimate Classroom structural engineering. Adolph enjoyed this role because it gave him the opportunity to expand his scope and make an impact on an international level.

Adrienne Gould-Choquette – Mechanical Engineer: Adrienne has a B.S. & M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Rhode Island, and has completed graduate coursework at Harvard University in Sustainability studies. She is a licensed Professional Engineer and LEED Green Associate. Her career path has taken her on an amazing journey which includes Ultra High Purity Engineer for Lucent Technologies, Multilevel Interconnect Development Engineer for Bell Labs, Professor and Program Director for Emerging Technologies at the State College of Florida, and presently, Principal Engineer for Adicot, Inc., a consulting engineering firm. Adrienne was awarded two patents for her innovative contributions to the Tungsten CVD process for low-temperature manufacturing applications; and was named Florida’s 2012 Post-Secondary Educator of the Year in part because of her role as founding director of her college’s Alternative Energy program. Her biggest joy and proudest accomplishment is her role as mom to her two sons, Riley and Miles. In their spare time, Adrienne and her husband restore homes to their former glory. Their most recent project was a complete restoration of a 1950s mid-century modern; preserving the architectural integrity of the original design while transforming the home into to a modern, highly energy efficient structure. Adrienne has been been a vegetarian for over 25 years, an avid yogi, and, through her research, an avid proponent of a sustainability in all aspects of life. When looking for a way to give back, she found that her skills and passions were directly in line with One Community’s vision and mission, joined the One Community Team, and contributed by helping create the Standardized CAD Tutorial, structure, and file and version 2.0 of the HVAC design for the Duplicable City Center.

Aidan Geissler – Sustainability Researcher: Aidan studied Biology, Anthropology, and Neuroscience at Indiana University. Since then he has had a diversity of experiences: Education, Research, Project Coordination, and Field-Based Natural Resources Work. What unites this wide array of expertise and experiences is his passion for social and ecological justice. While a member of the One Community team, Aidan contributed research, written content, and revisions for various tutorials, resources, and pages. Pages contributed to include Glass Recycling, Styrofoam Recycling, Plastic Recycling, Most Sustainable Flooring, and Most Sustainable Insulation.

Aishwarya Kalkundrikar – Full Stack Software Developer: Aishwarya earned her Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from University of Pune, India. She has over 7 years of experience in software development and is an expert at translating business requirements into technical solutions. She demonstrated her skills by delivering multiple projects using technologies in Front End (React.js, Javascript), Back End (Python, Node, Perl), and Database (SQL, MongoDB). In her spare time, Aishwarya enjoys hiking, painting and cooking. While a member of the One Community team, Aishwarya helped with the development of the Highest Good Network software by addressing bugs and implementing new features.

Aishwarya Ramesh – Software Engineer: Aishwarya is an accomplished software engineer with over 3 years of hands-on experience in Web Development and Data Analysis. She holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia. Aishwarya has proficiency in a wide array of technologies, including React, Node.js, JavaScript, C#, .NET MVC, Python, and SQL. As a member of the One Community team, she contributes to the open-source Highest Good Network Software with a focus on front-end and back-end development using JavaScript and React.js. She has successfully added new functionalities, enhancing user experience and site performance.

Aishwarya Singh – Computer Science Engineer: Aishwarya earned her bachelor’s in computer science from Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Pune, India and her master’s in computer science from the University of Florida, Gainesville, USA. In so doing she learned about new technology and explored the various fields within computer science: web development, design, architecture, artificial intelligence, computer networks and network security, cloud computing, etc. Aishwarya is eager to learn more and sees her knowledge pool as ever expanding. In her spare time she enjoys long walks, personal growth, and pondering over probable solutions for the various problems she sees humanity needing to tackle. Wanting to help in these areas is what led to her joining One Community and helping develop the Highest Good Network software.

Alan Lee Sing Chan Yau – Software Engineer: Alan is a software engineer with experience in web and mobile development. He has over 2 years of experience in software development and a strong interest in learning and finding solutions to problems in efficient ways. Alan believes that the best way to contribute to sustainability is by focusing on our lifestyle, by using less and managing our resources better. While a member of the One Community team, Alan helped with the development of the Highest Good Network software by addressing bugs and implementing new features.

Aleksandra “Alex” Gorkovenko – Graphic Designer: Alexsandra earned a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Art from the Academy of Art University and an MBA from SFSU. She has worked with professionals in a diversity of industries including tech, education, retail, sustainability, and the nonprofit sector and covering everything from UX design to branding/packaging to social media marketing campaigns. Alex is interested in working with sustainable companies and organizations who are serious about climate change and is planning to pursue her PhD in Business in order to explore the challenges that graphic designers face in the business environment. While a member of the One Community team, Alex helped create sustainability-focused social media graphics and memes and icon creation for the Highest Good Network.

Alexander G Huerta – Software Engineer: Alexander is a full stack software engineer known for his curiosity, passion for learning, and problem-solving prowess. With a degree from the rigorous Hack Reactor Software Engineering immersion, he continuously expands his knowledge and embraces new technologies to deliver innovative solutions. Prior to his software development career, Alexander spent seven years in real estate, cultivating exceptional communication skills, a solution-oriented mindset, and effective time management abilities. Currently, he explores his love for trying new things by learning to play soccer and actively participating in a local league. Alexander’s interests extend beyond technology, as he is deeply committed to global sustainability and seeks to make a positive impact on the world. He indulges his love for diverse cultures by sampling new foods and embarking on enriching travel experiences, continuously broadening his horizons. While a member of the One Community team, Alex helped create the open source Highest Good Network software.

Alena Thompson – Mechanical Engineer: Alena graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University where she received a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus in Robotics as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Physics. She has consistently applied her problem solving abilities in the Aerospace Industry through her work at Lockheed Martin, SpaceX, Sierra Nevada Corporation and the Naval Research Laboratory. Along with her strong desire to explore new frontiers, leading Alena to focus on the exploration of space, she has also remained grounded in her community. After receiving a full scholarship from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Alena set her sights to help others receive the resources they need to reach their full potential. This desire to aid others extended beyond the microcosm of her University. In 2011, Alena embarked on a trip to Haiti to implement a solar powered water purification system. While a member of the One Community team, Alena helped design version 3.0 of the net-zero water-saving community bathroom model.

Alvaro Hernández – Bachelor’s Degree in Service Business Engineering and Social Tech Entrepreneur: Alvaro has over 8 years of Tech Entrepreneurship experience with most of that time in social projects. He has provided consultancy services to a variety of businesses about the selection and implementation of open source technology in their processes. He shares the vision and the values of One Community and is committed to help at least 1 million people to achieve the life of their dreams, until now the best path he has found to attain this is a comprehensive demonstration of a Resource Based Economy. Recreationally, Alvaro enjoys dancing and prides himself in being an exceptional self-learner. While a member of the One Community team, Alvaro helped with web design and related research covering such topics as earthbag construction, animal husbandry, recycling, and more.

Aly Shannon – Creative Director & Co-Owner of Roots of Medicine, Kitchen Co-Manager & Secretary on the Board of Directors at The Artisan Wheelhouse, Student at Antioch University Bachelor’s Leadership for Service & Change program: Aly is also independently studying herbalism & holistic medicine, plant-based nutrition and sustainability. Her additional interests include multicultural studies, sculpture, writing and photography. While a member of the One Community Food team, Aly designed sustainable meal plans with ingredients sourced from local farms and small businesses to help share the model with small groups and communities in need.

Alyx Parr – Senior Support Specialist: Alyx has a diverse background that goes beyond her birthplace in Massachusetts and current residence in Minnesota. In her precious moments of leisure, she finds joy in cherishing her loving family, including her husband, children, and dogs. Alyx’s unwavering passion for progress drives her ambitions, as she sets her sights on college and a future as a Data Security Analyst. Eager to contribute to success stories and armed with a thirst for knowledge, she approaches each encounter with enthusiasm, eager to learn and grow from every opportunity that comes her way. While a member of One Community, she applied these skills as part of the Senior Management and Review Team.

Amal Lazar – Sustainable Technology Researcher: Amal has her Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in innovative problem-solving and critical thinking. With a keen eye for detail, she applies her background in quality engineering, supported by previous experiences as a Quality Engineer Intern. Amal’s educational journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering. During her studies, Amal focused on coursework such as alternative energy sources, fatigue analysis, design of experiment, etc. Amal’s professional experience includes various positions that have shaped her expertise. As a graduate Teaching Assistant at MSU, she actively contributed to administrative tasks for the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. Additionally, as a Graduate Research assistant, she conducted research, data analysis, and developed models in systems engineering, with a specific focus on Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). While a member of the One Community team, Amal helped develop research on the most sustainable options for different projects. Her research included extensive exploration identifying the best eco-laundry dryers and the most sustainable lightbulbs and light bulb companies.

Amber Berg – PhD Eco-applied Psychology & Licensed Acupuncturist: Dedicated to healthy living and the environment, Amber has a diverse background of education and experience in both fields. She has a PhD of Eco-Applied Psychology, Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine, Bachelor of Arts in Animal Behavioral Psychology degree, and is a Licensed Acupuncturist. She also minored in Business and has over 6 years experience as a property manager and 5 years experience as the Chief Operations Manager of an eco-adventure activity provider in Hawaii. She has been published in the “American Acupuncturist” journal and is a Certified EMT as well. While a One Community volunteer, Amber was responsible for almost all of the research that went into the Montessori, Waldorf, Orff, Reggio, Multi-Intelligences, and Bloom’s Taxonomy sections of the Education for Life Program.

Amira Kessem – Mechanical Engineering Student: Amira spent her childhood in an alternative school called a “democratic school,” where she experienced first hand what life can be like when people have an abundance of free time and resources. This has made her passionate about changing the world in that direction. She chose to study engineering because she believes it is a way in which she can make a difference. She also volunteered weekly for about 6 months with One Community for the same reason. In that 6 months Amira conducted crucial research for both the vermiculture eco-toilets designs and then plaster specifics for the Earthbag Village.

Amiti Singh – Architectural Designer: Amiti boasts more than nine years of experience in the field of architecture, complemented by a recent post-professional graduate degree. She holds the belief that spatial practices naturally cultivate dialogues encompassing nostalgia, ritual, care, risk, and societal protest. Her professional journey includes roles as an intern and an employee, collaborating with four notable Indian architects on substantial government, commercial, and residential projects, where she has played a pivotal role in project conception, implementation, and execution. While a member of the One Community team, Amiti was committed to challenging societal dialogues across various scales and advanced her evolving skills to promote a more ethical approach to designing spaces as she helped with the interior design details of the Duplicable City Center.

Anand Seshadri – Software Engineer: Anand is a recent graduate from George Mason University with a Masters in Computer Science. He has over four years of diverse professional experience as a Software Engineer, Website CMS Coordinator, and Marketing Assistant. As a proficient Full Stack Web Developer specializing in the MERN Stack, Anand honed his skills through an intensive Bootcamp. Currently, as a member of the One Community team, he contributes to the open-source Highest Good Network software with a focus on Front-End development using React.js. He has successfully redesigned the theme of several web pages and added new functionality, enhancing user experience and site performance. Additionally, Anand plays an integral role in the PR review leadership team.

Andon Ignatov – Full-Stack Developer: A graduate from Carleton University with B.Sc. in Computer Mathematics, Andon has acquired over 12 years of experience working with various web technologies. He has worked as a consultant for the Canadian Government as well as numerous private sector projects. He also built a business creating and offering WordPress themes, with one of his most successful premium WordPress themes purchased and used by over 50,000 websites worldwide. While a member of the One Community team, Andon helped develop the React.js version of the Highest Good Network software dashboard summary section for users to write about their work and Pioneer-level visibility functionality such that a Pioneer can see the entire list of members on their leaderboard.

Andrew Sadera – Architect Drafter and Student: Andrew is a student of architecture with 5 years architecture drafting experience and the owner/operator of Sadera Designs with experience covering everything from room additions, T.I.’s, custom homes, to new buildings. He has his associates degree in architecture, architectural drafting, CAD and eco building. Andrew’s contribution to One Community has been in the design and evolution of the Duplicable Center City Hub including 100s of donated hours developing all the foundational aspects of this building including months of leading and coordinating the design team, complete CAD rendering, space planning, and more.

Angela Cheng ” Software Engineer: Angela is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science at the University of California, Irvine. She thrives in fast-paced environments and excels at solving complex problems with efficient, innovative solutions. Open-minded and eager to learn new technologies, Angela is skilled in frameworks and tools such as Angular, React.js, Node.js, MongoDB, MySQL, and Spring Boot. As a member of the One Community team, Angela contributes to the open-source Highest Good Network software, focusing on full-stack development using the MERN stack. She has played a role in developing the team’s management tool, particularly its badge management functionality, and has successfully completed the integration of Mailchimp to broadcast weekly updates to the entire team. Now, Angela is working on an application to centrally manage and publish content across various social media platforms.

Angela Mao – Sustainability Researcher: A high school student from Long Island, New York, Angela has always had an interest in sustainability and the environment. She has been a member of her school’s speech and debate team and DECA team for 3 years. She is also an active member of the Sierra Club and enjoys volunteering at beach cleanups and the Alley Pond Environmental Center. Passionate about researching a sustainable lifestyle for herself and for others, and wanting to have a positive impact on the planet, Angela believes that a balance can be struck between the environment, businesses, and our lifestyles. While a member of the One Community team, Angela helped write the complete clothing/textile tutorial, edit and finish the paper recycling tutorial, and conducted research for the plastic recycling and Most Sustainable Lightbulbs and Light Bulb Companies tutorials.

Angelina Truong – Full Stack Software Developer: Angelina is a driven and upcoming developer using key technologies and frameworks in Javascript and React. She has one year of experience in developing applications using React.js and Express Backend, and has also gained a working knowledge of Next.js, Typescript, and Express through her research and personal projects. She is experienced in joining and contributing to existing projects as well as starting a project and working it from beginning to end. While a member of the One Community team, Angelina helped develop the Highest Good Network software.

Dr. Angie Ng – PhD in Applied Social Sciences, with a primary research focus in gender inequality: Angie is an eco-feminist, activist, vegetarian and mom. She has a diverse educational background, having previously completed an Hon. B.Sc. covering Zoology, Biology and Economics and an MA in International Community Development. She also has training and experience in teaching English as a Foreign Language to both adults and children, academic research and business, having at one time been an momtrepreneur. In terms of international exposure, she has lived in various countries in North America, Europe and Asia, and enjoys exploring the world and learning about different cultures and the human experience. She also likes to think that she has a knack for DIY, with her most recent passion being making toiletries from natural products. In addition, she is a certified reiki practitioner. While a One Community volunteer, Angie helped for almost two years as a member of the team creating the lesson plans of the Highest Good Education component of One Community.

Anirudh Dutt – Software Developer – Anirudh is a proficient full stack developer with expertise in web development and enterprise software. With a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Southern California, he has a solid foundation in both front-end and back-end development, excelling in creating robust and scalable software solutions. Anirudh’s experience encompasses building APIs, developing mobile and web applications, and implementing secure authentication systems. Outside of work, he enjoys playing basketball, hiking and indulging in painting as creative outlets. While a member of the One Community team, Anirudh helped develop the Highest Good Network software.

Anirudh Ghildiyal – Software Development Team: Anirudh is a passionate technology enthusiast. With a background in Machine Learning, his roles involved the construction of intricate machine-learning models and extensive analysis of sizable datasets, providing him with a profound understanding of the technology industry. Throughout his master’s program, Anirudh focused on the application of machine learning in various sectors, where he worked on different projects related to the same. These experiences not only sharpened his technical abilities but also nurtured effective teamwork and collaboration. Anirudh prides himself in a strong work ethic, passion for technology, eagerness to tackle new challenges, and dedication and expertise in open-source software development. While a member of the One Community team, Anirudh helped develop the open source Highest Good Network software.

Anish Pandita – Software Engineer: Anish is a budding computer science professional with an absolute craze for technology and its applications in the real world. He has a couple of years of experience in developing scalable software solutions for a plethora of use cases. This has made him well trained in building solutions from end-to-end, starting from requirement gathering and database schema design to deploying the solution on servers and testing it. Apart from work, he’s also an avid hiker, running enthusiast, and loves playing video games and often streams gameplays on the Twitch platform. While a member of the One Community team, Anish helped develop our open source Highest Good Network software.

Anna Cheal – Culinary Nutritionist: Anna is a Masters of Public Health Nutrition student with strong interests in food science, epidemiology, food policy, functional medicine, toxicology, and culinary arts. Some of her interests include increasing nutrition education in schools, creating greater transparency and sustainability in the food system, assessing national dietary recommendations, and advancing nutrition research. Anna has experience in health research, food service, community building, corporate wellness, public health policy, teaching, health coaching, and working in the non-profit sector. She is also a Certified Health Education Specialist and aspiring nutritionist. While a member of the One Community team, Anna applied her diverse knowledge and skills to help complete the Transition Kitchen recipes and menu plan.

Anne Zhang – Software Engineer and Team Manager: Anne has 1 year of software engineering experience across vast project types. She believes in effective communication, team building and critical thinking in a fast-paced environment. She is passionate about software development and leading the teammates with the correct mindsets, skill and toolsets. As a member of the One Community team, Anne has helped develop the frontend and backend for Highest Good Network software and has successfully led a team of over 10 people.

Anny Wang – Software Engineer: Anny is passionate about software development. After working as a dietitian for a while, she discovered her love for technology through interactions with the software she used at work. Anny signed up for a bootcamp and learned the MERN stack. She believes that software development can help improve society and the world. While a software engineer on the One Community team, Anny contributed to the development of the open source Highest Good Network software.

Anvita Kumari Pandey– Civil Engineer: Anvita received her Bachelors in Civil Engineering from the University of Pune in India. After graduation she worked for 2+ years as a Cost Analysis and Estimation Engineer for a variety of commercial and residential projects through a construction firm in Pune called B&M Infra Private Limited. Looking to expand her domain expertise, she then worked at Meta Arch Private Limited and took on more responsibility with a customer-based role. After that, Anvita moved to the US to join her husband who works full-time here and brought her expertise to the One Community team helping with cost analysis for the Duplicable City Center.

Aparna Tandon – Architect: Aparna has a bachelor’s degree in architecture from one of India’s most reputed institutes and has been engaged in a range of landscape and commercial projects ever since. As an independent architect she has provided design and landscape services to a variety of clients. Aparna is passionate about sustainable architecture and believes in sustainable planning. She hopes to contribute to society by addressing issues that lead towards sustainable urban environments. She is also an avid photographer and blogs about her travel experiences. Recently relocated to Seattle, WA, Aparna continues to work as an independent architect and chronicles her experiences through photography. As a One Community volunteer, Aparna created the complete landscape design and details for the Compressed Earth Block Village.

Apoorv Pandey – Mechanical Engineering Professional: Apoorv is a fresh graduate with two years of research experience in the polymer and composite industries and the thermal hydraulics industry. He is dedicated to designing and developing innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges in mechanical design, thermal systems, and material science. His experience working in cross-functional teams has honed his communication and collaboration skills, enabling him to effectively work with engineers, designers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget. He is an ambitious and results-driven individual who always seeks opportunities to learn and grow. As a member of the One Community team, Apoorv has helped conduct structural design reviews, detailing, and report preparation for The Ultimate Classroom in compliance with California Building Standard codes and International Building Codes, while maintaining accuracy, completeness, and adherence to project specifications.

Aravind Batra – Electrical Engineer and LEED AP: Aravind is the Principal, Senior Electrical Engineer, and serves as Educational Group Manager at P2S Engineering where he leads a team specializing in the design and implementation of sustainable infrastructure. Aravind brings in-depth knowledge from his 20 years of experience with electrical systems requirements to numerous needs assessments, upgrades, renewable energy systems, renovations and new building projects for various educational and municipal institutions. His professional activities include past Treasurer for the Los Angeles Chapter of AEE and recently as a founding member and Membership Chair of United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Long Beach Branch. He is also a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) and the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA). Applying this diversity and depth of experience with One Community, Aravind helped with the initial planning for the Duplicable City Center electrical and HVAC planning.

Aravind Vasudevan – Mechanical Engineer: Aravind earned his Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering from one of the top institutes in India, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore, and his Master’s degree in Mechanical engineering from The University of Texas at Dallas. He is Passionate about FEA, CAE, solid mechanics, and has a strong background in mechanics and materials, FEA, Solid Mechanics, Computational Mechanics, Structural Analysis, and handling solid mechanics problems using CAE softwares. He has previously worked at Infosys Limited, Bangalore, India as a Mechanical Engineer for 2 years after his undergraduate course, and is currently working as a research student in the Mechanics of Advanced Materials lab under Dr. Dong Qian, at The University of Texas at Dallas. In his free time, Aravind loves to play sports (Volleyball, Table Tennis, Badminton), hike, indulging in scenic photography, and express his passion for soccer as a fan of FC Barcelona. While a One Community Volunteer Engineer, Aravind helped with the structural engineering and sustainable HVAC systems for the One Community Duplicable City Center and initial research for the Climate Battery designs.

Arthur Olifant – Videographer: Arthur is a French videographer who graduated from Onondaga Community College in Syracuse, NY. He got his Associate’s Degree in Broadcast Media Communications. Over the past 4 years, Arthur has developed skills in videography, editing, audio recording, lighting and in story-telling. He had the chance to develop his Portfolio through various written, directed, and edited short films in France and the USA. A few of them have earned awards in festivals in Rome, Paris and NY State. In 2020, Arthur had the opportunity to study in the US for tennis and he decided to go into the Broadcast Media Communications major. There he learned how to create promotional videos, produce and host TV shows, and create news packages. While a One Community team member, Arthur helped update all the One Community promotional videos.

Asha Tadimari – Software Engineer: Asha received her Bachelor’s of Telecommunication Engineering in India and obtained her Masters of Computer Science in the USA. This led to work as a Web Developer, Software Engineer, and then as a member of the Highest Good Network software development team where she completed the initial coding for the badge component. In her spare time, Asha takes interest in cooking, reading, and traveling. Her inspiration for making a difference is, “those countless anonymous people who are quietly and selflessly doing their bit for the betterment of this world.”

Ashish Hirani – Fire Protection Engineer: Ashish earned his bachelors in Mechanical Engineering from Pune University, India and his master’s in Fire Protection Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park, USA. He has 6 years of experience designing, testing and commissioning fire suppression systems for substations, high-rise buildings and refineries. As a fire protection engineer, he studies the causes of fires, the behavior of fires in different environments, and methods to help mitigate the risks associated with fire. In his spare time, Ashish loves hiking, playing table tennis, cricket and biking. While a member of the One Community team, Ashish helped with the City Center Sprinkler and Emergency Systems Design.

Ashlesha Navale – Graphic Designer: Ashlesha is a highly skilled graphic designer with a solid foundation in Graphic, Fashion, and Textile Design. She recently completed her Professional Program in Graphic Design from U.C.Berkeley Extension. Currently, she serves as a Graphic Designer at One Community, where her creative expertise shines. Ashlesha is responsible for crafting captivating visual content, including striking social media images, Bio Images, and informative Bio Announcements tailored to volunteers. Her work not only reflects her passion for design but also her dedication to making a positive impact through her creative contributions.

Ashwin Patil – Web Developer and Tech Enthusiast: Ashwin has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering and is now pursuing his Masters in Computer Science from California State University, Chico. He is passionate about web designing and loves to create new websites. Ashwin has experience in designing and developing web applications and also has excellent knowledge of a broad diversity of other web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and AngularJs. He is committed to learning, which ensures that he is up-to-date with functionalities of the latest and greatest technologies in his field. Recreationally, Ashwin loves photography, travel, new foods, and combining all three. With a desire to make this world a better place for everyone, and while a member of the One Community team, Ashwin applied his skills and knowledge to help create the new One Community search engine, improve aesthetics for all our Open Source Tutorials, and a new Homepage design.

Ashwini Ramesh – Civil Engineer and Project Manager: A Civil Engineer by Profession, Ashwini has her BE in Civil Engineering, Master’s Degree in Water Resources Engineering, Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, and Higher Diploma in Software Engineering from India. She is also pursuing certification in Construction Project Management from San Diego University. In addition to her extensive education, Ashwini also has over 5 years professional experience in construction planning, scheduling, and monitoring of diverse projects. This has included experience in costing, estimation, project management, ISO quality management implementation and more.An articulate communicator and facilitator, Ashwini takes pride in her ability to assure the smooth progress of any project she engages. She is also a Mom and passionate about making our shared Earth a better and more sustainable place to live by reducing the impacts we humans are having here. Keeping with this philosophy and applying her outstanding knowledge and experience as a member of the One Community Team, Ashwini helped for several months as the overall Project Management of the Earthbag Village (Pod 1).

Avery Ellis – Ecological Designer and Aquaponics Specialist: Avery has a Masters of Ecological Design through SFIA, a BS in Biology from Stockton College, and a Permaculture Design and Teaching Certificate from High Altitude Permaculture in Colorado where he runs an aquaponics business called Integrated Aquaponics. Avery has always dreamed of being a part of an ecovillage from its earliest roots to a productive community. He was a contributor to our aquaponics and greenhouse development with a pledge and desire to join us on the property for several weeks to help with building them, too.

Ayush Tripathi – Full Stack Developer: Ayush is a skilled software developer with a background in computer science and engineering. He holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Southern California, Viterbi School of Engineering. Ayush is proficient in a range of programming languages, including Python, Java, C++, and SQL, as well as UI/UX development tools such as Django, Flask, React, and Angular. He also has experience working with cloud technologies such as AWS, S3, and EC2 and is highly skilled in machine learning, having worked with various models such as BERT, RoBERTa, and Topic Modelling. He has executed classification of ciphertext and developed an Adversarial Search Go game agent, among other projects. Throughout his career, Ayush has gained experience working on a variety of projects. He has worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at USC, where he built a pipeline to execute Expectation-Maximization Algorithm to merge several datasets on the basis of posterior probability. He has also worked as a Software Developer at DigiOne Technology Pvt Ltd and Xceedance Technology Pvt Ltd, where he worked on assortment strategy and customer portal automation, respectively. Most recently, he worked as a Software Developer Intern at Iteris Inc. where he developed a Video Management Software. He brought his skills as a talented developer with a passion for learning and this impressive track record of delivering quality work to the One Community team where he developed the Highest Good Network.

Bahy Ahmed – Senior Architect: Bahy was born in Kuwait, is living in Egypt, and has 10 years experience in big-brand hotel renovations. He has contributed to high-quality names such as Sheraton Cairo Hotel, Conrad Cairo Hotel, and residential high-luxury villas in the north coast of Egypt. He is passionate about his work and joined the One Community team to help with our project’s contributions to better economic housing for the poor. In support of this, his major contribution to the project was to help finalize the Earthbag Village 4-dome residential designs.

Bailey Mejia – Software Engineer: As a dedicated and innovative Full-Stack Developer, Bailey’s journey has an impressive range of experiences and achievements. He completed the Full-Stack Coding Bootcamp from the University of California Riverside, gaining proficiency in diverse tech stacks such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MongoDB, Express, React, and Node.js. Bailey has consistently navigated complex tech challenges to drive project success. One of his notable projects was [Love.Dev], a dating website for developers. In this project, Bailey led the front-end development and began with a mobile-first approach. He collaborated with the back-end team to ensure seamless integration with the front-end of the website. Prior to Bailey’s web development pursuit, he honed his problem-solving, teamwork, attention to detail, and customer service skills in roles such as a Warehouse Associate at G|M Business Interiors and as a Servicer at Riverside Transit Agency. Outside the tech world, Bailey is a serious photographer who loves capturing the beauty of national parks through his lens. He’s an avid gamer who loves traveling with his girlfriend, especially to National Parks, with Yosemite and Olympic National Park being his favorites. While a member of the One Community team, Bailey helped develop the open-source Highest Good Network software.

Bhuvan D V – Fullstack Developer: Bhuvan is a results-oriented and innovative software developer with 20 months of experience in full stack technology and web development. He is skilled at directing teams and driving project success across the software development life cycle, developing innovative solutions to real-world problems. He is well versed in many programming languages and frameworks and is passionate about creating applications and improving user experiences. While a member of the One Community team working on the Highest Good Network software, Bhuvan contributed to the development and unit test coverage of Reports, User Profile Edit, and Date Picker components. He also played a key role in implementing innovative solutions to enhance user experiences and streamline project workflows on github.

Ben Pollock – Full Service Restaurant and Kitchen Designer/Senior Project Manager: Ben has 28 years of design and project management experience in the food service and hospitality industry. Ben established his early design career at an award winning firm for more than 16 years, gaining extensive experience in AutoCAD, concept development, space planning, food service equipment design, and architectural and interior design. In 2002, Ben founded Total Concept Designs, Inc. with renowned architect Ardeshir Bahar. Together they provided full service restaurant kitchen and dining design. In 2010, he brought his extensive knowledge and experience to Webb Design. Thoroughly experienced and passionate in all aspects of the design profession, including sustainable food service design, space planning, construction documents, and construction administration, Ben is also a member of the U.S. Green Building Council and the Construction Specifications Institute. While a member of the One Community team, Ben used his decades of experience and expertise to design the complete kitchen for the Duplicable City Center.

Benjamin Sessions – Strategic Sales and Real Estate Development Entrepreneur and Food Connoisseur: After graduating from the University of Utah in 2005, he and his wife moved to China to focus on investment projects throughout Asia. This experience ignited a passion to travel the world, learn about new cultures, and find business opportunities throughout the globe. Sessions and his wife have traveled to over 40 countries and lived as an expatriate in 3 countries outside of the United States. Sessions volunteers regularly in the community and has served as a board member on multiple not-for-profit corporations that focus on enhancing the quality of life for citizens in his area, Fort Lauderdale, where he serves as the President of his civic association. His passion is cooking and in his free time he regularly seeks out new ways to create delicious and healthy meals. Sessions has taken training courses around the world to learn about different food styles and food culture. He has cooked for large groups and is fairly well versed in a variety of food preferences. Sessions’ assistance as a One Community consultant was on developing the complete first-year meal plan.

Betty Lenora ” Earth Building Instructor, Author, and Sustainable Living Expert: Betty has been an instructor at Cal Earth Institute, holds a Bachelor of Science in Natural Healing, is a journeyman carpenter, organic farmer, and author of the book Sacred Women Behind Bars. Betty was helpful to the initial development and evolution of Pod 1, with special emphasis on the design of the vermiculture restroom plans, and has also pledged to join us on the property to help teach and evolve dome building as soon as we are ready.

Biko Casini – Sustainable Building Expert, Permaculturalist, and Journeyman Mason: Biko was trained at a young age in masonry by his father Francesco Casini whom he worked with growing up and restoring plantation homes and churches in the South. Biko then spent years as a student and employee at the Ecovillage Training Center where he worked with many natural builders and permaculturalists to design and build the ETC campus. He also studied sustainable building and development in South Africa at the Thlolego Development Project and recently completed a 3-month internship at the Cal-Earth Institute of Art and Architecture in California. With 16 years of natural building experience, Biko has built with Stone, Cob, Straw Bale, Adobe, Straw Clay Slip, and Cord Wood in the US, South Africa, Italy, India, and Ghana and offered his expertise with the diversity of One Community Pod designs.

Bill Pike – Entrepreneur and Philanthropist: Bill has been an achiever all his life, starting with award winning and record breaking across 4 sports growing up including quarterback in football, point guard in basketball, record setting pole vaulter, and second baseman in baseball. After graduating college on the GI Bill, he started working with Elba Systems Corporation as a salesman, rose to president, and then owner where he took Elba onto the NY Stock exchange where his leadership created more than 100 millionaires. Bill is a family man with 40 years of marriage and 2 adopted children. He now heads The Pike Foundation to work with kids in the inner cities, is helping build over 100 homes in Haiti, a home for unwed mothers in Branson Missouri, water wells in Africa, a dorm for girls in Moldova to keep them from the sex trade, and more.

Binru Chen – Accountant Specializing in Audit and Financial Reporting: Binru has a Masters of Accounting from Tulane University, and a BA in International Trade and Commerce from Shanghai University and University of Technology, Sydney. She also has one year working experience in fund accounting and financial reporting, plus knowledge in accounting principles under IFRS and U.S. GAAP. Binru has always tried to serve the community through volunteering: she was a volunteer tour guide in the 2010 Shanghai Expo, a Ferrari boutique helper in the FIA Formula One World Championship, and a member of International Students and Scholars Advisory Board at Tulane University. In terms of international exposure, Binru is bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese, and she has lived in several cities in Asia and North America. While preparing for her CPA Exam in California, Binru volunteered with One Community and wrote the open source tax details of the Highest Good Economics component.

Brian Gilb – Project Management Professional (PMP) and (former) US Marine Corp Logistics Officer: Brian has over 8 years of project management experience across vast project types. His skills and experiences include quality assurance, manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, business analysis, management and leadership, and entrepreneurship. He has demonstrated success working in fast-paced environments and on complex projects requiring efficient and effective solutions to challenging problems. He believes in efficiency with regards to use of resources, doing more with less, and contributing to sustainability with resources and infrastructure as a path to having both a positive impact on the environment at the economy. While a member of the One Community team, Brian helped develop the complete One Community business plan and full-project planning for everything One Community is doing.

Eng. Brian Muigai Mwaniki – Civil/Structural Engineer: Eng. Brian is currently pursuing his masters in MSc Engineering from the University of Bath. He previously obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. Brian has over 10 years of civil/structural engineering experience across vast project types. He has demonstrated success working in fast-paced environments and on complex projects requiring efficient and effective solutions to challenging problems. He believes in efficiency with regards to use of resources, doing more with less, and contributing to sustainability with resources and infrastructure as a path to having both a positive impact on the environment and the economy. As a member of the One Community team, Brian is helping complete the structural engineering details for The Ultimate Classroom. He is also helping lead a team of structural engineers to complete other tasks assigned.

Brian Mwoyowatidi – Graduate Structural Engineer: Brian has about 1 year of structural engineering and project management experience across multiple project types. He has demonstrated his abilities in research, design, and report development, consistently delivering high quality work. Brian believes in the importance of sustainable practices in engineering and infrastructure, focusing on efficient solutions that positively impact both the environment and society. As a member of the One Community team, Brian has contributed to the research, design details, and code review for the Ultimate Classroom, while also completing the Footer, Foundation, and Flooring Design and Engineering Report for the project. In addition, he has gained experience in effective communication & collaboration skills and also using software tools such as AutoCAD & STAAD to perform design analysis and generate detailed construction drawings, which he has incorporated into the Ultimate Classroom project.

Brian Storz – Chef and Molecular Gastronomist, Menu and Recipe Creator: Brian has over 14 years of professional experience in the culinary field including: kitchen management, molecular gastronomy, a culinary consultant, a business owner, and as a sushi chef. He grew up on a farm in Northern California and is passionate about sustainability, ethical business practices, and organic farming. The culinary arts and gastronomy have fascinated him for years, leading him to become a teacher in food preservation and a mentor to many talented young cooks and chefs. He has worked for over 5 years as a Sous Chef, also worked as a Manager and Chef in Japanese Kitchens and Sushi Bars for 4 years, worked at the 3 Michelin Star level, and also run a culinary department in a casino as an Executive Sous Chef with 50+ employees, three restaurants, and a catering operation, all while making the department profitable for the first time. While a member of the One Community team, Brian brought his 14+ years of experience to help finish the Transition Food Self-sufficiency Plan, Transition Kitchen designs, Food Procurement and Storage plan, and related menu and meal plans.

Brianna Johnson – Interior Architecture Student and Interior Designer: Brianna has been enticed by art and creative pursuits since her high school days, and consequently graduated from UC Riverside in 2011 with a degree in Art History. She then went back to school, and is working toward a Master’s degree in Interior Architecture at UCLA Extension while also working at design firms. Over the past 4 years, she’s gained experience in interior design, architectural drafting, 3D modeling, rendering, and product design. Green design and sustainability became a passion for her and she joined the One Community team as an opportunity to help create designs that help the environment and also promote comprehensive sustainability as a more conceivable reality for the world. Specifically, this included helping evolve the designs and creating final renders for the entire Straw Bale Village.

Brianna Olsen – Sustainability Researcher: Brianna earned her BA from Saint Mary’s College of California in 2018 as a member of the first graduating cohort of the Justice, Community, and Leadership major. Brianna also received minors in Math/Computer Science and French. During her undergraduate studies Brianna developed a strong affinity for environmental justice. She spent a summer internship doing funding development work for The Nature Conservancy and is presently working in financial and risk analysis in the health insurance industry. She aspires to continue her studies in environmental justice by applying for graduate school working toward a Masters in Public Policy with a concentration in environmental policy. While a member of the One Community team, Brianna helped complete all the research and write the content for the Most Sustainable Insulation, Most Sustainable Hand Dryers, and Most Sustainable Faucets Pages.

Britney Robles ” Graphic Designer: Britney is a recently graduated graphic designer from California State University, Northridge with a degree in Graphic Design. She has gained valuable experience through two internships with non-profit organizations, which have significantly shaped her skills and understanding of design in a real-world context. Britney is now pursuing freelance and volunteer work to continue expanding her experience and refining her craft. While a graphic designer at One Community, she focused on creating a versatile collection of social media graphics, bio images, and announcements that highlighted the contributions of other volunteers. Her goal is to use her design skills to support and enhance the work of non-profit organizations, and she is committed to dedicating her time and expertise to causes that make a positive impact.

Bupesh Seethala – Interior Designer, 3-D Visualizer, and Architectural Drafter: Bupesh has two and half years hands-on experience working with licensed architects and interior designers performing interior and exterior design for both residential and commercial spaces. He is skilled in Autodesk Revit, 3DS Max, V-ray, Photoshop, Illustrator, Corel Draw, Sketchup, Aftereffects and AutoCAD. With designing and illustrating as his greatest passion, Bupesh is living in India and working as a freelance designer. His goals are continued development as a professional interior designer with a strong knowledge in architecture, with color & lighting as his strong assets, and designing all range of spaces. While a One Community consultant, Bupesh helped with the SketchUp plant placement and layout for the Complete Earthbag Village and the open source pallet furniture and control and automation systems designs for the Duplicable City Center.

Camilla Awuor Okello – Customer Service & Administrative Assistant: Camilla possesses over 3 years of experience in customer service and 1 year in administrative assistance, she is skilled at addressing diverse customer needs while providing comprehensive administrative support across the organization. Thriving in fast-paced environments, Camilla has demonstrated proficiency in managing complex tasks, ensuring efficient and effective solutions to challenges encountered in both customer service and administrative roles. While a member of One Community, Camilla helped with production of the weekly progress updates for our 100+ team, supporting work review, organization, and day-to-day virtual environment tasks.

Carl Bebli – Software Developer and (former) Petroleum Geologist: Carl has nearly 2 years of software development experience, with a lot of projects under his belt. He has demonstrated high levels of dedication and willingness to learn, which are desirable traits needed to excel in the tech field. He is a team player and is very ready to collaborate with like-minded developers to ensure the success of the One Community team. Carl is contributing as a full-stack developer with the open source Highest Good Network software project and time tracking software that manages, tracks, and rewards volunteer labor hours.

Carlos Gomez – Full Stack Web Developer: Carlos has over one year of web development experience across various project types. He is fluent in programming languages including JavaScript and TypeScript, and proficient in frameworks and tools such as React.js, Node.js, MongoDB, Express.js, REST APIs, GitHub, and Google Cloud. He is also making progress in Next.js and Nest.js. Carlos has demonstrated success working in fast-paced environments and on complex projects that require efficient and effective solutions to challenging problems. As a member of the One Community Highest Good Network team, Carlos has helped develop the Project Report Page, coding both frontend and backend using the MERN stack. This project shows the hours dedicated by active and inactive volunteers in a specific project using two pie charts. Currently, Carlos is part of a selected group of developers working on a large reporting page, where graphs will be used for easy statistical data visualization.

Carlos Gustavo Lillo Poblete – Engineering Technician: Carlos loves learning through various engineering projects. Having recently graduated, he’s now focused on gaining experience with the latest technologies by volunteering for green projects overseas. Carlos is constantly gathering information on new CAD and 3D Modeling Softwares to develop his drafting and design skills even more. In addition to his strong drafting and design skills, Carlos also specializes in the Lean Management System; continuous improvement and optimization when delivering a solution by eliminating waste and activities that do not add any type of value to the process. While a member of the One Community Team, Carlos generated high quality render videos for the Duplicable City Center pallet furniture designs using Blender.

Carol Nguyen – Civil Engineer: Carol received her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from University of California, Irvine. She has experience working with different engineering teams on various specializations of the industry, including structural, transportation, water resources, and environmental engineering. Her tasks have included project scheduling, cost estimates, preparing technical reports, calculations, developing CAD drawings, and assisting project managers on the project progress. Specifically, Carol has worked on designing pavement and highway, sustainable land development, water distribution system, piping network, low impact design for minimizing water runoff and earthquake engineering building. She also participated in a collaborative project with the engineering and construction company Black & Veatch for 6 months. Carol helped her team to design surface pipelines, tunnels, piping systems, reinforced concrete pump stations and other facilities capable of storing hydroelectric energy for Hoover Dam. While a member of the One Community team, Carol helped with rainwater harvesting and roadway design for the Duplicable City Center and Earthbag Village.

Catherine Liu – Administration and Analytics Assistant: Catherine has almost 3 years of work experience in finance and market research firms with functions as trading operations and customer success. With a bachelor’s degree in finance and a master’s degree in applied analytics, she demonstrated her strong abilities in problem-solving and data analysis. She enjoyed working in a fast-paced environment, solving complex client inquiries, and helping create efficiency in workflow. She would like to contribute more to sustainability and is always interested in impact investment. While a member of the One Community team, Catherine helped with weekly updates of the Weekly Updates Blog and management of the ads campaign.

Changhao Li – Software Engineer: Changhao is a recent graduate from Tufts University, majoring in Computer Science. He has experience in full-stack web development and machine learning, specifically in graph theory. Changhao is skilled in React, JavaScript, Node.js, HTML, CSS, MongoDB, and SQL. He believes that the combination of technology and humanity could bring a beneficial impact to the world. As a member of the One Community team, Changhao is contributing to the development of the Highest Good Network software by addressing bugs and implementing unit tests.

Charles Gooley – Project Management Adviser: Charles “Chuck” is a UCLA graduate and retired aerospace software engineer. Since retirement ten years ago, he has been a web developer for nonprofits. He also enjoys taking science classes and gardening. Chuck joined the One Community team to help develop our WordPress website because he likes web design and applying his development skills. Examples of pages Chuck helped complete are the Compression Testing, Mix Ratios, R-value, and More page and Duplicable City Center Natural Pool and Spa page.

Charles McLean – Architectural BIM Designer, College Professor, Urban Agriculture Designer: Charles is the owner of OM Greengroup, holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Architecture, and a Master’s Degree in Education-Curriculum & Instruction. He is also a member of The Detroit City Council Green Task Force working to revitalize the Metropolitan Detroit area by providing sustainable ideas to implement new infrastructure capabilities evolving around reclaimed water policy issues, urban agriculture policy issues, and Green Building and Infrastructure policy. Charles is also a developer of the world-leading Autodesk Architecture and Engineering Software. With over 15 years of architectural experience, totaling more than 5 billions dollars on architectural projects, Charles applies his leadership skills, experience, and diligent commitment to sustainable design and implementation to deliver qualitative and quantitative results that improve any project at hand. With One Community, this expertise was applied as help designing and evolving both the SEGO Center City Hub as well as our food infrastructure.

Chengyan Wang – Software Developer: With over two years of professional experience in software development, Chengyan has excelled in refactoring and enhancing software logic to bolster business operations. A team player, Chengyan possesses a strong skill set and a fervent passion for software development, always eager to collaborate and learn from peers and believing firmly in the value of shared knowledge. Committed to excellence and constant improvement, Chengyan goes the extra mile to ensure the code delivered is of the highest quality. While a member of the One Community team, he played a key role in the phase 2 development of the Highest Good Network App, contributing to the testing and development of more than five individual features and conducting over 30 code reviews.

Cheng-Yun Chuang – Software Engineer: Cheng-Yun is a recent graduate with a master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of California San Diego. With a solid six-year academic background, Cheng-Yun demonstrates a strong ability for quick learning, adaptability, and effective teamwork. Additionally, he brings one year of experience as a full-stack developer and an internship in IT Engineering, showcasing exceptional skills in web development, software engineering, and documentation creation. While a member of the One Community team, Cheng-Yun actively contributed to improving and refining the software for the open-source Highest Good Network software project.

Chris (Lixing) Chen – Software Engineer: Chris is a dedicated full-stack software developer with 3 years of software development experience, currently pursuing a Master’s in Computer Science at Northeastern University. He is proficient in various modern software development tools and technologies, including JavaScript, React.js, Express.js, Java, Spring Boot, C/C++, Python, and SQL, and is skilled in database operations, cloud, and DevOps practices. Known for his exceptional communication skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and adaptability in dynamic environments, Chris proactively identifies areas for improvement and consistently enhances team productivity, ensuring high-quality and timely project completion. While a member of the One Community team, Chris helped develop the Highest Good Network Software by building full-stack pages and features for managing building tools, fixing bugs related to styling and API performance optimization, and quality assurance through unit testing and PR reviews to ensure deployment reliability. He has also helped manage the Git-r-done Software Team and documentation process.

Chris Weilacker – Software Engineer: Chris has a heavy interest in developing a sustainable future and experienced developing End to End Applications in the MERN Stack and Python. He has taken the intense Hack Reactor Software Engineering Bootcamp and is on the cusp of graduating from Cal State Monterey Bay with a degree in Computer Science. Having lived in Beijing, China (one of the most polluted cities) for 6 years opened his eyes to the problems that Global Warming and heavy pollution can present to the world and one’s health. As a member of the One Community team, Chris Weilacker is helping develop the Highest Good Network, working on the Leaderboard component as well as being in charge of Unit Testing of the previously developed code base, and a reviewer of Pull Requests.

Christian Ojeda – Mechatronic Engineer: Christian received his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronic Engineering from Panamericana University in Aguascalientes, Mexico. Since he was a child, he enjoyed learning how things work and from there came his fondness for engineering, especially mechanical design. With more than 5 years of experience in mechanical design he has worked in the development of projects such as devices for people with disabilities, renewable energy projects and design of machinery for industry. While a member of the One Community team, Christian helped with the design of the Earthbag Village Communal Eco-Shower Designs and the Earthbag Village Vermiculture Communal Eco-toilet designs.

Christopher Blair ” GIS Technician and Horticulturist: With a Bachelor of Science degree in Landscape Design and a minor in Horticulture, Christopher has over a decade of experience in the horticulture and landscaping industry. Through his employment with a diverse range of landscaping companies, he has gained valuable insights into how nurturing a garden extends beyond its literal meaning to encompass broader concepts of environmental stewardship. Christopher’s passion is investigating how people can live in mutually beneficial ways with their environment. He is currently completing a Geographic Information Science (GIS) certification from the University of Utah, as a natural progression of his interest in organizing, analyzing, and visualizing efforts related to our interactions with the environment. His dream is to contribute to the development of self-sufficient and environmentally conscious communities worldwide. While a member of the One Community team, Christopher has accomplished geospatial analysis of the Master Plan as part of our Permaculture Design to find improvements in the placement of the 7 Villages and the Duplicable City Center.

Christy Guo – Software Engineer: Christy contributes as a Software Engineer to the open source Highest Good Network software. She is dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement, brings a positive and empowering perspective to the team, and loves to showcase her expertise in full-stack application development. Consistently going the extra mile to ensure the delivery of robust and reliable code, her contributions have been crucial in expanding the management dashboard’s features and elevating the software’s reliability and performance by executing thorough comprehensive unit and integration tests for the backend.

Clarice Gaw Gonzalo – Architectural Designer: Clarice has been in the architectural field for nearly 7 years now from finishing her Bachelors of Science in Architecture from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign to currently completing her Masters in Architecture at California College of the Arts. In between school she has also gained experience at a couple firms working on projects of various types such as: high rise apartment buildings, bus stations, libraries, schools and clinics. She is knowledgeable in many architectural softwares including: AutoCAD, Lumion, Revit, Rhino, SketchUp, Grasshopper, Twinmotion and most Adobe softwares. Clarice is very passionate about sustainability and the urban environment. She believes architecture is designed to make people the best versions of themselves as they thrive in the space they are in. Clarice actively engages in initiatives that aim to create greener, more livable urban spaces, and she is always seeking innovative ways to integrate sustainable solutions into city planning and development. As a member of One Community, Clarice has helped create the architectural renders for the Duplicable City Center and is working on creating a video for the space as well.

Clemar Nunes – Software Engineer: Clemar is a talented Front-End Developer, whose programming journey began in September 2021. Since then, he has been dedicated to front-end development, honing his skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, React.js, and Next.js. Clemar excels in creating user-friendly interfaces and optimizing user experience. While a member of the One Community team, Clemar helped to develop the open-source Highest Good Network software. He also helped with PR Reviews, making the deletion of a team to remove them immediately, and adding a reminder to the save changes modal on the Permissions Management page.

Dr. Connie Stomper – Consensus Trainer, Team Building Facilitator, Curriculum Developer and Educator for Elementary Schools to Graduate Programs, Organizational Consultant, Counselor and Minister of Peace, Dr. Connie has double masters and doctoral degrees in both Education and Psychology and Spiritual Science. With her commitment to facilitating individual and world peace, she has worked with organizations such as Peace Theological Seminary, Insight University, A World Fit For Kids, United Youth International. Her peace work has led her to visiting nearly 30 countries. In her work with The Community Planet Foundation, she co-created and facilitates training in consciousness of Community and consensus decision-making. Dr. Connie has helped facilitate the consensus training process some of the One Community Pioneers have already completed and is committed to assisting us in our continued progress towards demonstrating a peaceful and consensus-based new way of living. To learn more about Connie and her work, visit her Soul Musings Website.

Da Ku – Mechanical Engineer: Da Ku received his Master’s Degreee in Mechanical Engineering from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and his Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China. He is skilled in 3D modeling softwares (SolidWorks, ProE), and FEA packages (ANSYS, Abaqus, etc). Mechanical design and analysis experience, as well as hands on experience conform his passion for making real things that work. While a One Community consultant, Da Ku helped with the initial thermal and structural analysis of the Earthbag Village and was responsible for the complete design of the transition door for the Duplicable City Center eco-pool and spa and the Earthbag Village structural engineering.

Dan Alleck – Designer & Illustrator: Dan Alleck comes from a background in Entertainment and the Arts. He is a graduate of EORA TAFE College in 2002 and The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts in 2006 where he studied Design for Performance. He works across multiple disciplines as a Designer and Creative. Dan sees within One Community “the seeds of a new model for living” and helped with real-to-life render creations for the 7 different village models.

Daniela Andrea Parada – Civil Engineering Student: Daniela currently studies at the University of California, Irvine and is working to graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in General Civil Engineering. She has worked for various organizations that have strengthened her abilities and further pushed her to efficiently overcome obstacles within her teams. Daniela wants to continue empowering the communities around her and encouraging the leading women in her life. She believes that sustainability is a major key to establishing a better future for our society. While a One Community volunteer, Daniela helped with the City Center Water Catchment designs, Roadway and Walkway tutorials, and Aquapini and Walipini designs team.

David Na – Civil Engineer: David holds a B.S. in mathematics and civil engineering and has experience working with residential and commercial development and pavement management. He is an avid advocate for sustainable design and infrastructure and believes sustainable practices are the key to combating global climate change. He understands the many challenges behind creating a less wasteful future, but is optimistic and an active participant in designing creative solutions that reduce carbon footprint while increasing quality of life. While a member of One Community, David helped with site development to assist with the civil engineering aspects of the City Center, Earthbag Village, roadway/walkway and parking lot designs.

Dave Walen – Architectural Drafter and Designer: Dave Walen is the owner operator of Dave Philip Walen Design. He has over a decade of hands on experience working with licensed architects, engineers, and contractors for both residential and commercial spaces, both interior and exterior. Designing and illustrating as his greatest passion, Dave also co-operates Anamoglam with his wife where they offer graphics design, web, and drafting services. He has traveled the world and found additional architectural and cultural creative inspiration in Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Sweden, Germany, Haiti, and the Bahamas. He grew up flying with his Dad (getting to experience Zero G!) in the South East of the USA. Now Dave and his wife live and offer their services in the Tryon, NC region. While a One Community volunteer, Dave converted the Straw Bale Village designs to CAD and helped to evolve these designs into detailed building plans.

David Olivero – Mechanical Engineer & Data Scientist: David holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University, and an MS in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado State University. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Colorado, and a Certified Solidworks Professional. His graduate studies centered on design with advanced composite materials, including bicycle frames, SAE formula one vehicle chassis, and EMI shielding for spacecraft. As a design engineer and manager for Seagate Technology, he has extensive experience with component design and manufacturability, and project management. David uses Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) programs like Fluent, CFX, and FloTherm to model and find solutions to airflow and heat transfer challenges. David and his wife and step-daughter live in the stunning San Juan mountains of Colorado. He is an avid homesteader and gardener, and serves on the Board of Directors for the Living Systems Institute in Denver, where he co-created the “food cell” concept, centered on a novel climate battery greenhouse design. While a One Community Volunteer, David designed the initial HVAC and ventilation systems for the Duplicable City Center component.

David Sweet ” Architect III: David received his Bachelors of Architecture from the California Polytechnic University of San Luis Obispo. He specializes in design development through construction administration with applied skills in Revit, AutoCAD, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, Quark Express, and Outlook. David has been a part of almost every component of how a project is built from start to finish, from building pre-schematic concept models by hand to reviewing standard of design punch list items at the end of construction with contractors awaiting approval for everything that has been built. Notable projects David has helped design include the Staples Center Arena, University of California Berkeley Student Athletics Sports Performance Center, Oregon State University Reser Stadium Phase 2 South Bowl Expansion & Gill Annex Sports Performance Center Phase 1 Wrestling Practice & Weight Room Facility, University of Southern California Galen Center & Athletic Pavilion, DEDAUIX Field House Renovations, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport South Terminal Seismic Retrofit/Baggage Handling System/Security Upgrades, Long Beach Airport Jet Blue Terminal Improvements, San Jose Regional Medical Center Expansion and Seismic Upgrade, and more. David was also part of the Schematic Design Team for the Philadelphia Eagles & Milwaukee Brewers Stadium. While a One Community volunteer, David lead the design development through construction details for the first Phase of the Aquapini and Walipini Food Infrastructure.

Dean Scholz – Architectural Drafter and Designer: Dean has an Associates Degree in Architectural Drafting and Design, Mechanical Drafting and Design, and 3D Modeling and Illustration. He has an additional three years experience in carpentry rough, finish and in cabinetry and furniture construction, and five years of experience in computer game modeling in 3Ds Max and Adobe Photoshop. He also has experience in Adobe Illustrator designing advertising and has been freelance architectural drafting as the owner/operator of Dean Scholz Design and Architecture since 2014. All his life Dean has been naturally artistic with a passion for art, architectural design, sciences, woodwork, mechanical systems, and electronic circuits. This diversity of passions for creating and designing, coupled with being so mechanically inclined and very analytical, has given Dean excellent problem solving skills and a knack for out-of-the-box thinking. Always looking for an opportunity to design and build is what he is passionate about, with his current focus being tiny homes and tiny spaces, taking great pleasure in finding and utilizing space that is normally unused. While a member of the One Community Team, Dean helped develop the Cob Village (Pod 3) designs and real-to-life renders of this village. He also helped with the real-to-life renders for the Earthbag Village 4-dome residential designs.

Deepthi Kannan –  Software Engineer: Deepthi is a skilled software engineer with extensive experience in software development. She holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of California, Riverside. Deepthi has worked on various projects in domains such as AI/ML, networking, computer vision, and big data. She is proficient in languages including C/C++, Python, SQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, as well as machine learning, deep learning and database technologies. As a member of the One Community team, she has been instrumental in enhancing the Highest Good Network (HGN) software by debugging, implementing features, and optimizing the UI/UX. Currently, Deepthi contributes to the open-source HGN software with a focus on front-end and back-end development using JavaScript and React.js. She has successfully added new functionalities, enhancing user experience and site performance. Additionally, Deepthi is working on the technical documentation of the user manual for the HGN software, suggesting improvements and content needed for the software to be completed. Deepthi also plays an integral role in the PR review team, where her review of over 50 pull requests has significantly improved deployment processes.

Dehua Feng ” E.I.T, Civil Engineer: Dehua received his Bachelor in Civil Engineering from the Liaoning Technical University in China. He worked for a half year as a Civil Structural Design Engineer for a civil design firm called Shenyang Civil Design and Research Institute Co., Ltd in China. Seeking higher education overseas, he then traveled to the U.S. and studied at the University of Akron with a specialty in traffic engineering. After one and half years of study, Dehua completed his MS and filed for a patent (serial number USPTO: 62/591,827) for his thesis work, “Determining Intersection Turning Movements with Detection Errors.” After graduation, Dehua passed the FE exam and started his engineer career working in the Greater DC area. Believing people should start to think about sustainability and world change now rather than later, Dehua brought his passion and expertise to the One Community team and used his research and AutoCAD background to design the fire suppression systems for the Duplicable City Center.

Dennis Wohlfeil – Earth Builder and Sustainable Technologies Expert: Throughout his entire life Dennis has known he wanted to do something to help humanity. In 2001 he earned a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering and gained employment as a Laboratory Manager and Professor at the college where he graduated. He managed multi-million dollar electronics, physics, and biomedical laboratory facilities and taught an extensive array of courses in the Associate Degree, Bachelorette Degree, and Masters Degree coursework for four years while simultaneously earning a Masters in Business Administration, a Project Management Certification, and a Masters in Public Administration. Dennis then went on to follow his true passion by applying his diverse education and skill sets to sustainable building and technology development with an emphasis on earthbag construction. Dennis operates Terra-Form.org, an open source website specializing in the education and research of sustainable infrastructure, sustainable resources, and sustainable lifestyles, and was helpful to the initial development of the One Community earthbag village open source details.

Devin Porter – 3D Graphics Design Specialist: Devin is a graphics design specialist with 20 years of experience in art and design. To aid in his ability to turn 2-dimensional ideas into 3-dimensional masterpieces, Devin additionally has 8 years of wood working experience, 4 years of metal working experience, and several years of framing, electrical, and mechanical experience. Combining this with 10 years of photoshop experience, Devin has evolved this combination of skills into an ability to use Sketchup, Z-brush, and Sculptris to create lifelike and professional renderings of virtually anything. Sharing One Community’s desire to create a new and better world, Devin’s passions include architecture, sustainable living/design, astrology and planetary science, physics and magnetic mechanical engineering, and time in nature. Snowboarding, camping, and days at the river are Devin’s most potent activities to clear his head and feel connected to the world on a deeper level. While a One Community consultant, Devin developed and completed all the initial 3-D renderings of the Tropical Atrium and the Earthbag Village.

Dhairya Mehta – Software Engineer: Dhairya is an accomplished software engineer with a strong foundation in Computer Science, holding a Master’s degree from the University of California, Irvine, and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Mumbai. With robust experience in full-stack development, Dhairya has demonstrated expertise in various technologies, including React, Node.js, Python, TensorFlow, and AWS. As a member of the One Community team, he has worked on the Highest Good Network, fixing bugs and adding functions like finding a user in the projects section.

Diana Gomez – Mechanical Engineer and Team Lead: Diana graduated from UC Berkeley, and her interests lie in autonomous systems. As an undergraduate she participated in the Berkeley Autonomous Race Car Project where she co-produced two PID controllers that implement traction and cruise control on a 1/10 scale vehicle. Diana enjoys the complexity and challenges that come with introducing safety to autonomous systems. She also enjoys teaching and has been a STEM instructor/tutor for 7 years. She is involved in programs aimed at equipping underrepresented minorities with the proper tools to pursue STEM fields, and strives to establish her own program in the future. While a member of the One Community team, Diana helped develop the climate batteries for the Aquapini/Walipini structures.

Dipti Dhondarkar – Electrical Engineer: Dipti received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Nagpur University in India. She has five-plus years of experience in teaching subjects related to Electrical Engineering and is proficient in power electronics, basic electrical, electrical machines, utilization and traction. She has worked with the National Institute of Technology Nagpur, Maharashtra, India and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology, Vasad Gujarat India as a lecturer and Assistant professor and has also published papers on “Stability Analysis of Symmetrical Induction Motor on Parameter Variation” and “Energy Audit Analysis of Time of Day (TOD) Metering.” As a One Community team member, Dipti applied her outstanding knowledge and background to assist with the City Center Lighting design.

Dijimba “Joss” Kabuyi Ilunga – Electrical Engineer: Dijimba earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington. By his secondary school graduation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, he had a strong affinity for science subjects and decided to pursue an engineering degree in Arlington because of his uncle, a UT Arlington mechanical engineer alumni. During the end of his undergraduate degree, Dijimba became passionate with microelectromechanical systems and power, especially and specifically renewable energy. He has taken graduate classes in both subjects and will pursue his Masters with emphasis on those subjects. He is bilingual in French and English, and he is currently learning Chinese (Mandarin). For recreation, Joss likes video games and is very fond of Sudoku. While a member of the One Community team, Joss completed the Vermiculture Bathroom electrical designs.

Diwei Zhang –Mechanical Engineer: Diwei received his master’s degree in the major of Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. His research background includes numerical analysis, modeling and analysis of dynamic systems, and control theory. While a volunteer with One Community, Diwei worked on the 3D modeling, cost analysis, and plumbing design of the hot tub, and artificial waterfall of the City Center Eco-spa component. He also helped develop a rainwater harvesting system and water distribution network for the Net-zero Bathroom component of the Earthbag Village.

Diya Wadhwani – Software Engineering: Diya was pursuing her MS in Computer Science at Northeastern University’s Khoury College of Computer Sciences, Oakland, and had 2.2 years of industry experience as a Software Developer when she joined One Community. Her technical expertise includes JavaScript, React, Node.js, MongoDB, and other technologies, with a focus on full-stack and mobile app development. As a member of the One Community team working on the Highest Good Network software, Diya served as a Manager in Training and a member of the PR Review Leadership Team, where she helped identify areas needing additional work, managed final review of pull requests, and further developed her leadership skills. This role provided her with valuable hands-on experience and the chance to tackle real-world challenges, enhancing her technical and collaborative abilities in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Dominick Banuelos – Civil Engineering Student: Dominick is a student at California Baptist University working on getting his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a minor in Construction Management. Growing up, Dominick enjoyed viewing the different sceneries that surrounded him and wondered how some of those areas could be improved or built on in an eco-friendly way. He worked on multiple projects throughout his studies and has developed new skills in design, teamwork, project management, and communication which he anticipates to use in the construction/transportation field in the near future. While a member of the One Community team, Dominick worked on research as well as compression testing with aircrete and stabilized earth for sustainable construction.

Doug Pratt – Solar Expert and Solar Systems Design Engineer: Progressively focused from a young age, when the Arab Oil Embargo occurred it ignited in Doug a lifelong interest specifically in renewable energy and conservation. He has lived in passive solar homes both on and off-grid since 1980, worked in the renewable energy industry as an installer, engineer, teacher, and author since 1985, and now works for the largest solar provider in the United States. He has engineered, designed, and consulted for the solar electric industry at all levels from single huts in developing countries to large corporate mega-watt solar arrays. While a One Community consultant and volunteer Doug applied his vast experience and knowledge to create the initial design for the One Community sustainable energy infrastructure for our Phase I build including: Pod 1, the Duplicable Center City Hub, and the aquapini greenhouses.

Douglas Simms Stenhouse – Architect and Water Color Artist: Doug grew up in Washington DC where he practiced architecture for a number of years. He subsequently moved to Southern California to work with an aerospace company before taking over the management of an energy conservation consulting firm where he was instrumental in writing what is now the foundation of California Conservation Policy. After professionally retiring from these former endeavors, Doug focused his career on watercolor painting. While a One Community consultant/volunteer, Doug helped with over 18 months of designs and watercolor renderings of Pod 1, Pod 2, and the Duplicable Center City.

Durgeshwari Naikwade – Data Analyst: Durgeshwari has over two years of experience in data analytics and engineering and holds a master’s degree in Business Analytics. She excels at transforming data into actionable insights to drive strategic decisions and improve organizational performance. At One Community, as part of the Admin and Analytical team, she has played a key role in HR analytics, designing and creating wireframes for dashboards within the Highest Good Network software to visualize important metrics. She has also been instrumental in the hiring process, applying her analytical skills to identify and select the best candidates. Her strong analytical skills, adaptability, and commitment to the organization’s mission showcase her effective combination of management and technical expertise.

Eduardo Horta – Software Engineer: Eduardo is a dedicated developer specializing in React and Next.js, who has embarked on a transformative journey from his previous roles as a Civil Engineer and Firefighter. With a newfound passion for programming, Eduardo continuously hones his skills to maintain himself as a well-rounded Software Engineer, expanding his expertise to include back-end development using Node.js, Express and MongoDB. While on the One Community team he increased his knowledge, experience and professional growth as a developer working on the open source Highest Good Network software.

Eduardo Varjão – Software Developer: Eduardo is an experienced web developer with several projects in his career. He is an expert in HTML, CSS, TypeScript, React, Node.js, various libraries and frameworks. He taught himself to program and developed a passion for programming as it can solve complex problems and improve the quality of life and human productivity. At One Community, he played a key role in software development, dealing with Git for version control, refining React components through unit tests, and resolving software issues within the open source Highest Good Network software.

Edwin Estuardo Lau Mack – Software Engineer: Edwin is an international student from Guatemala, recently graduated, with a B.S in Computer Science from the University of California San Diego. He is an enthusiastic, professional and hard-working person who is always seeking new opportunities to learn and expand his circle of skills. His interests are in software development and he loves to create products that will bring satisfaction and a smile to users and customers. One of Edwin’s key accomplishments during his academic career is that he was able to successfully deliver a full-stack project during his internship at Amazon. This project was the first front end application that managed the booking of warehouse transportation of Amazon merchandise. Edwin initially joined the team with our open source Highest Good Network software. While a member of One Community, through the demonstration of professional excellence and outstanding software development skills, he earned a promotion to the management team in less than 2 months.

Eiki Kan – Software Engineer: Eiki graduated from Northeastern University with an MS in Computer Science. As a member of the One Community Highest Good Network team, Eiki developed and helped manage the management dashboard system of the app and the breakdown and distribution of tasks. He also facilitated open communication, and encouraged knowledge sharing. Eiki demonstrated initiative and effectiveness by identifying problems and implementing solutions in both the frontend and backend – meeting requirements while improving the responsiveness of the website and the modularity of the codebase.

Elizabeth Kahn – Environmental Consultant: Elizabeth has a Bachelor of Arts in Sustainable Community Development and minors in Business Management and Environmental Studies. She also has a Masters of Environmental Law and Policy (M.E.L.P.) from Vermont Law School and a Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) with a minor in Urban & Regional Planning from the University of Minnesota. Her passion for the environment and sustainability led her to pursue all of these degrees and dedicate her career path to pursuing it in the environmental/sustainability/policy sectors. While a member of the One Community team, she shared this love for nature and the planet by applying her analytical and analysis skills doing research for the open source tutorials covering water-saving toilets, urinals, hand dryers, and faucets.

Ellen Ross Kaspi – Progressive Educator and Mind/Body Modality Specialist: Ellen is a lifelong Progressive Educator. She has a BA in Physical Education from the University of Southern California and a K-12 teaching credential. She earned her MA in Somatic Psychology at Antioch University Seattle and is a member of PEN, the Progressive Educators Network and AERO, the Alternative Education Resource Organization. Ellen has traveled across America and did a Semester at Sea in 1979 where she traveled on the floating university circumnavigating the planet while studying. She has lived in intentional communities in Northern California and Malibu and spent 2 years living on a Kibbutz in Israel. While a One Community volunteer, Ellen was foundational in helping complete the initial 52 lesson plan outlines and the complete Evaluation and Evolution process.

Emilio Nájera – Marketer and Software Developer: Emilio has a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and another in Software Development Engineering. He specializes in Digital Marketing and has provided services for a range of local companies in Mexico covering a variety of sectors such as agricultural, hotel, educational, industrial safety, construction, and internet services. He strongly believes in a sustainable economy and the way technology can help solve most of the last century’s problems. That’s why he is committed to creating software solutions for areas like agronomy, health and business’ sustainability. While a member of the One Community team, Emilio helped with keyword research and Adwords marketing campaign design.

Eric Puro – Sustainable Builder and Sustainable Materials Consultant: Eric has 3 years of experience as a sustainable builder committed to do whatever it takes to help people transition into a more sustainable life. Inspired by nature each day, Eric seeks to find more ways to incorporate this nature and this inspiration into our everyday lives. He has built an earthship in Oregon, taught cob classes over England and Portugal, built one of the most sustainable structures in Europe in Portugal (which included rammed earth walls, a thatched roof, an earthen floor, and pine tar coated ropes, built low-impact indigenous style structures in the UK, and a rocket mass heater in London. Besides building, Eric is also the co-founder of ThePOOSH.org, a website that connects people who desire to learn about and build sustainable structures with projects seeking their help. For Eric there are never any problems, only solutions. Eric contributed to One Community by providing sustainable building research and advanced eco-development suggestions for the 7 One Community village models.

Faeq Abu Alia – Architectural Engineer: Faeq holds a bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering from Birzeit University-Palestine. He has a deep interest in sustainable architecture and contemporary design. Faeq is passionate about creating functional and environmentally responsible spaces. The dedication to environmentally conscious building design that Faeq exhibits in his work is evident in his emphasis on energy efficiency and sustainability. He has worked on various volunteer and freelance projects, as well as collaborations with global organizations. As a member of the One Community team, Faeq is contributing to the modeling and design of the Duplicable City Center, creating visual presentations and walkthrough videos that have enhanced the user experience.

Faisal Rasheed – Graphic Designer: Faisal is a passionate, self-taught graphic designer with two years of professional experience. Continually improving his skills in Adobe Creative Suite, Faisal brings creativity and dedication to every project. While pursuing a BS in Biotechnology from Virtual University of Pakistan, he aims to contribute to the scientific field, sustainability goals, and the growth of his country. As a graphic designer, he uses his work to reflect his imagination and life journey—capturing moments of joy, hardship, and growth. Through his art, Faisal hopes to motivate and inspire others to find beauty and meaning in every experience and show how challenges can be transformed into opportunities. He believes that with consistency, creativity, and resilience, anyone can achieve their dreams, no matter the obstacles they face. Faisal is on a path of constant learning and growth. His greatest motivation is to make his parents proud by using his skills and creativity to contribute something meaningful to both his community and beyond. While a member of the One Community team, Faisal helped create beautiful and professional images covering areas including Large-scale Gardening, to Consensus Self-governance, Permaculture, Most Sustainable Lightbulbs, and more.

Falgun Patel – Mechanical Engineer: Falgun holds a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from Sardar Patel College of Engineering in Mumbai, and an MS in Mechanical Engineering & the ‘Leaders in Sustainability’ Graduate Certificate from University of California, Los Angeles. During his undergraduate studies, he participated in and led teams for student vehicle design and fabrication competitions. He is skilled in 3D Modeling (CATIA V5, SolidWorks) and FEA (ANSYS, Abaqus) softwares, with the help of which he has designed various mechanical systems. His interest in electric vehicles, renewable energy and sustainability has driven him to work on projects related to energy storage, energy conservation, smart microgrids and green buildings. While a One Community Volunteer, Falgon helped update the complete Highest Good Energy roll out details in conjunction with updating the Solar and Wind Energy Microgrid open source guides.

Fan Yang – Full Stack Software Developer: Fan Yang is a skilled and versatile full stack developer with a robust background in frontend development, unit testing, CI/CD, and MERN stack development. Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science at New York University, Fan combines academic knowledge with practical experience. Before joining the One Community team, Fan honed his skills in various development roles, demonstrating a strong aptitude for troubleshooting and delivering high-quality software solutions. His dedication to volunteering with One Community reflects his belief in leveraging technology for the greater good of humanity. While a member of the Highest Good Network software team, Fan helped with troubleshooting, unit-testing, and MERN stack development.

Fernando Remolina – Industrial Engineer Specializing in Project Management: Fernando has over 10 years experience in project management related to Ship Repair, Shipbuilding, and Oil & Gas industries. He received his certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) in 2011 and has become an author and public speaker on project management in the ship repair industry. Fernando has volunteered for different organizations such PMI Colombia Chapter, PMI Buenos Aires Chapter, and the United Nations. A very enthusiastic person who cares about the environment and strongly believes in helping create a better world and future for all, Fernando helped the One Community team by managing the 3rd design phase (of 4) for completion of the vermiculture bathroom designs.

Filipe Santos de Oliveira – Front End Developer: Filipe is an engineering and maintenance technician with 15 years of experience. He has worked on projects such as the Casa da Moeda do Brasil, the Brazilian Navy’s submarine construction shipyard, and Fiocruz, where COVID-19 vaccines are produced. Recently, Filipe has decided to transition to the field of IT in pursuit of becoming a front-end developer. With his experience and passion for technology, Filipe was determined to become a successful front-end developer and make meaningful contributions to the field. He received his first opportunity at One Community, where he worked on the Highest Good Network, furthering his skills as a front-end developer.

Frank Roland Vilcapaza Diaz – Mechanical Engineer: Frank graduated with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Mississippi State University. He is a creative and highly motivated Engineer-in-Training who knows how to work independently and with a team. Frank is passionate about clean energy and the development of new designs that are green. While a member of the One Community team, Frank applied his background knowledge on mechanical systems and thermodynamics for the calculation of energy systems and HVAC.

Gabriela Vilela S . C. Diniz – Architect and Urban Planner: Gabriela holds of a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture and Urban Planning, and also has a scholarship in the Brazilian government program “Ciência Sem Fronteiras” (Science Without Borders), where she studied abroad at Washington State University, taking English and Architecture classes. Gabriela has 5+ years of professional experience as an Architect working with Corporate Interiors improving the daily work experience of 5,000+ employees. She believes that design is more than what you see, it is what you experience on a daily basis and how it contributes to improving your quality of life. While a member of the One Community team, Gabriela helped design a unique “Fairy Garden” themed hotel room for the Living Dome of the Duplicable City Center.

Geeta Matkar – Full Stack Software Engineer: Geeta holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science and is driven by her passion for solving real-world problems through technology. Specializing in JavaScript, React, and Node.js, she enjoys crafting scalable web solutions that make a positive impact. Beyond coding, she finds inspiration in reading tech blogs to stay updated on emerging trends, experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, and immersing herself in music. A continuous learner at heart, she believes in using her skills not just for personal growth but to contribute meaningfully to society. As a member of the One Community team, she has already reviewed over 50 pull requests, ensuring quality and stability of Highest Good Network software while helping to drive impactful change through technology.

George Koshy – Design Engineer: George is a highly analytical and skilled mechanical engineer with an interest in Aerospace engineering. He has a broad research history and meticulous attention to details, enjoying investigating, studying and understanding necessary data to optimize methodologies. He has experience with research in tribology and fluid flow for private institutes, product design, development, and testing for private institutions, and performing well in fast-paced work environments. He’s passionate about sustainability, the environment, and creating a better and brighter future. While a member of the One Community team, George helped test and design the most safe, affordable, and practical DIY hub connector bracket for the Duplicable City Center.

George Nguyen – Licensed Electrician: George is a Licensed Electrician in electrical construction. He has assembled, installed and tested numerous electrical systems on condos, homes, Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, Biomolecular Nanotechnology Center at UC Berkeley, Oakland International Airport and more. George feels that conscious, awakening people can create awesome, beautiful, supportive communities that will accomplish amazing things. While a volunteer with One Community, George assisted with questions regarding our energy infrastructure.

Gowtham Dongari – Software Engineer Team: Gowtham is a software engineer with over two years of experience and is currently pursuing his master’s in software engineering at Southern Methodist University. He has a solid foundation in both front-end and back-end development, excelling in creating robust and scalable software solutions. Gowtham’s expertise includes building APIs, developing mobile and web applications, and optimizing state management. He is proficient in Python, Java, and JavaScript, and skilled in frameworks and tools such as React.js, Node.js, MongoDB, MySQL, and AWS. Demonstrating leadership, critical thinking, and team collaboration skills, Gowtham is an ambitious, results-driven individual who continually seeks opportunities to learn and grow. As a member of the One Community Highest Good Network team, Gowtham has actively contributed to the development of a team management tool, working on features like user time logs, team location search and filter, weekly log summaries, and enhanced UI/UX. He has collaborated on and reviewed over 45 pull requests (PRs), ensuring the smooth integration of contributions.

Gmon Kuzhiyanikkal – Software Engineer: Gmon has over five years of experience specializing in application development, distributed systems, and cloud technologies. He holds a Master’s in Computer Science from Northeastern University and is proficient in C++, Python, Java, AWS, and Docker. His work in AI has been recognized at the IEEE CSIS All India Meet. Gmon is committed to producing high-quality code and contributing to agile planning processes, thriving in real-time collaborative environments, and always eager to tackle new challenges. Gmon has led the development of scalable microservices at Bosch and ISRO, where he developed advanced algorithms for rocket propulsion, significantly improving computational efficiency. As a member of the One Community team, Gmon has helped develop multiple features for the Highest Good Networ application, ensuring adherence to coding standards and conducting thorough pull request reviews.

Gregory Quach – Data Scientist/Data Enterer: As a Data Science major at the University of California, San Diego, Gregory is committed to applying his academic knowledge to benefit the community. He aims to create an open-source framework to enhance resource accessibility and promote sustainability. As a key member of the One Community team working on the Transition Kitchen initiative, he demonstrated his dedication and skills in practical problem-solving and community development by analyzing menu and recipe data, working to aggregate and organize the data, then creating data-informed cost analysis and shopping list plans.

Guilherme Wustro – Full Stack Developer: Guilherme graduated in civil engineering but decided it wasn’t what he wanted to focus on, so he looked for other career choices and, as someone who has focused his entire life on technology, thought that IT was something he would pursue. He then joined Kenzie Academy Brazil to further explore this option. There he developed various projects, a pet hotel page, a delivery website dedicated to people with dietary restrictions, and others (all found at his portfolio page). As a way to develop his programming skills, he joined the One Community team, where he was in charge of the Highest Good Network APP permissions management, bug fixing and polishing the user tab. Guilherme is comfortable with React, Javascript, Next.js, some other languages, and still learning new ones. His goal is to be capable at every back and front-end task. While he worked at One Community, he also remained engaged in other projects, was responsible for full stack menu management pages, a school food delivery company’s contracts, as well as some other page improvement. As a passionate developer, Guilherme strives to make a positive difference in the IT universe and be a capable force for the industry. He is doing his best to improve society’s quality of life, all while making sure the planet doesn’t suffer for it.

Guy Grossfeld – Graphic Designer: Guy has a Bachelor Degree in Visual Art Animation and is now pursing a Bachelor Degree in Simulation Game Design at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Through classes from college and additional classes at an art studio, Guy has experience and expertise with Adobe Flash, Adobe Photoshop, Unity, Autodesk 3DS Max, Adobe Illustrator, graphic design, and drawing. He enjoys animes and is inspired by many animes such as Naruto and One Piece. His passion is also with video games and enjoys many great games such as Final Fantasy, Zelda, and Kingdom Hearts. While a One Community volunteer, Guy volunteered for over a year using his outstanding skills to develop our final real-to-life renders for the Highest Good Housing villages #3-7.

Hamilton Mateca – AutoCAD and Revit Drafter and Designer: Hamilton is a space planner, drafter, and CAD operator from Angola who has been living in the United States for the past 15 years. He is fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, and is currently learning Albanian. Hamilton has an extensive Interior Design education from The Art Institute of Philadelphia as well as AutoCAD certification from Ashworth College. He specializes in design development, architectural drafting and design, mechanical drafting and design, and 3D modeling and illustration. He possesses the creative ability of manipulation and coordination of materials, technology, light and shadow. He also has Photoshop training and advanced Revit and CorelDraw skills. This combined experience and education makes him the ideal consultant for planning and designing spaces with ambiances that reflect aesthetic functionality for technical, social, and environmental purposes. To boost his creative thinking, Hamilton maintains a curriculum of traveling, studying, and spending time with loved ones. He also loves snowboarding, which in turn keeps him entertained during the winter. His contribution to One Community was in the design of the Compressed Earth Block Village (Pod 4), where Hamilton had the chance to develop most of the foundational aspects of this building.

Hannah Copeman – Structural Engineer: Hannah earned her Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering and Master of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering, emphasizing on Structural Engineering, both from the University of Toronto. She has experience working as a structural engineer and a restoration engineer for architecture and engineering firms in New York City, as well as in Long Island, New York. Her interest in working in the built environment stems from her desire to positively contribute to society by designing tangible structures that are beneficial on a local and global scale. With a persistent passion in sustainable infrastructure, Hannah has also obtained certification as a LEED Green Associate and is continuing her path in triple bottom line focused design by working with One Community. While a member of the One Community team, Hannah helped develop the structure of the Earth Dome, finished the Earthbag engineering, loft Engineering, and completed walk-through tutorials for the foundations of the Earthbag Village domes.

Hannah Gardner Hattersley – Software Engineer: Hannah is a React.js developer with a background in education and the nonprofit sector and an experienced on-her-feet thinker who values data-informed decisions and thoughtful communication. She is excited rather than discouraged by bugs in code and enjoys finding an alternative creative solution. While a member of the One Community team, Hannah helped with debugging, testing badges, and reviewing code for the Highest Good Network.

Haohui Lin – Software Engineer: Haohui is an experienced software engineer with a rich background spanning over 2 years, encompassing a wide array of project types. His expertise lies in thriving within dynamic and challenging environments, where he excels in solving intricate problems through efficient and effective solutions. Haohui possesses a deep sense of ownership, coupled with a passion for tackling problems using advanced software technology, and a keen ability to empathetically understand user needs. Proficient in crafting client-side applications, web APIs, and logical services, his solutions are characterized by their reliability, scalability, and maintainability. While a member of the One Community Highest Good Network software team, Haohui made substantial contributions to maintaining the business platform and orchestrating detailed project development for all endeavors undertaken by One Community.

Haoji Bian – Software Developer: A student double majoring in Computer Science and Data Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Haoji has two years of experience in software development using Spring, Python, and MySQL and one year of experience in the MERN stack. With professional experiences ranging from a Full Stack Developer role and founding his own platform, Katfun.com, Haoji is comfortable managing and delivering on complex projects. He has developed responsive, user-friendly systems and websites. He also has experience as an Embedded Software Development Intern. As a part of diverse teams, Haoji has employed his programming acumen to create efficient solutions and drive projects to successful completion, demonstrating a passion for innovation and quality in the tech industry. While a One Community volunteer, Haoji has helped the teams develop new features and fix bugs in the Highest Good Network.

Haoxuan “Hayes” Lei – Structural Engineer: Having interned in a design office and completed over five years of structural engineering study, Haoxuan is experienced with a diversity of structural engineering areas ranging from foundation to prestressed members and covering concrete to steel. He applies his skills in structural design using both SAP 2000 and AutoCAD. Growing up in a metropolis, Hayes understands how valuable a blue sky and a deep breath in a green forest can be for people surrounded by concrete buildings. It is this understanding that has driven Hayes to contribute his enthusiasm and skills to make a better world. While a member of the One Community team, Hayes worked on the Duplicable City Center.

Harlley Bastos – Full Stack Developer: Harlley has 3+ years of experience in React.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, and Tailwind CSS. He’s passionate about building web applications that are user-friendly, interactive, and efficient, and always looking to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to emerging web technologies. Skilled in developing robust, scalable, and secure applications with a focus on performance optimization, he’s experienced in problem-solving, debugging, and testing. Harlley is a self-starter with excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. While a member of One Community, he supported the development of our cutting-edge and open-source Highest Good Network software.

Harsh Bodgal – Software Engineer: With four years experience in product development, Harsh brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. He specializes in Front end development, leveraging his expertise to enhance user experiences across diverse domains. Being a part of the Software Team at One Community, he contributes significantly to product development, employing his skills in React and Express to write efficient code. Harsh’s responsibilities extend beyond coding; he meticulously reviews code, proposes enhancements, and upholds the product’s quality standards, positioning himself as a future leader in software engineering and management within the organization. Harsh is helping reviewing work and enhancing the user interface of Weekly Summaries Reports.

Harsha Narendra Kulkarni â€œ Data Analyst: Harsha has over 3 years of Data Analysis and Engineering experience and believes in using data to drive business decisions. She graduated with a Master’s in Management Information Systems degree from Texas A&M University, and is proficient in building data pipelines, ETL, Python, SQL and Tableau. As a member of the One Community Team, Harsha worked on managing the Google Analytics team and took on the responsibilities of a scrum master and team leader. She helped to boost Google Ad campaigns to increase user engagement and tracked the changes by building visualizations in Google Analytics.

Hayley Rosario – Sustainability Research Assistant: Hayley has a few years of experience and certifications while working with Microsoft and Google. While she is still in high school, she enjoys learning more about the field of sustainability and where it can be implemented. Hayley studies mechanical engineering and design in school, and hopes she can use the knowledge she is gaining to help other students who want to learn more about sustainability too. Applying her passion for learning and experience in technology, Hayley is working with a member of the One Community core team to help complete the Highest Good Food rollout plan and webpage update.

Hector Agudelo-Carmona – Front-end Developer: Hector is an enthusiastic front-end developer with a background in the food and hospitality industry. Joining One Community as an entry-level developer, he contributed his expertise in software development to create exceptional web experiences. With a client-focused approach and strong collaboration skills, Hector worked closely with the team to develop visually appealing interfaces to ensure seamless user interactions. His adaptability, resilience, and problem-solving abilities made him a valuable addition to One Community’s software development of the open source Highest Good Network software.

Hemanth Kotaru – Civil Engineer, MS Structural Engineering: Hemanth is a Structural Engineer and a research enthusiast pursuing independent research studies. Currently a Master’s Student in Structural and Earthquake Engineering from the University of California at Los Angeles, Hemanth’s fields of interest include FEA, Earthquake Hazard Mitigation, Structural Mechanics, Computational Tools for Civil Engineering, and Alternative Building Methods. Before his Master’s, Hemanth worked as a developer for GIS software and also worked as a research intern during his bachelors. Hemanth’s interest towards Sustainability stems from a concern for nature and inspiration from ancient constructions. Observing the sustainability and performance of several ancient architectural wonders over centuries, he was inspired to explore, understand and improvise the ancient construction procedures to modern requirements. As part of this, Hemanth worked on the One Community team as a researcher for the Earthbag Village and helped conduct detailed research and calculations covering the engineering details and other challenging questions related to this construction method.

Henry Nguyen – Software Developer: Having earned his BS in Computer Sciences and minored in Interdisciplinary Arts at the University of Washington, Henry is both a software developer and an artist. He also loves to work with communities, connecting and bringing people together. Born in Vietnam, Henry came to the US in 2013 and helped build a Vietnamese community in Seattle that grew to one of the largest Vietnamese communities in the US. As a community builder he has also been a video maker, administrator, and a web developer. Henry feels software programming is the art of connecting people, so he has a passion for making software that can help people connect to each other. Henry joined the Highest Good Network team to be a part of a project that supports and connects people globally. His primary contribution was creating the ability for the Work Breakdown Interface to import data from a Google Spreadsheet and/or Excel Document.

Henry Vennard – Mechanical Engineer: Henry graduated from University of Colorado, Boulder, and has demonstrated his problem solving, research, and project management skills through his work as a research assistant. He believes sustainability is critical to tackle today’s global challenges. While a member of the One Community team, Henry helped with the phase-2 research and design of the climate battery component of the Aquapini/Walipini structures.

Hetvi Patel – Full Stack Developer. Hetvi is a visionary web developer with over 5 years of experience. She has completed her bachelor’s degree in computer engineering. Hetvi has developed websites using HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, jQuery, JavaScript, PHP, Node.js, Express.js, React.js, and Tailwind CSS. She also designs databases, optimizes queries in SQL, and has worked with MongoDB and MySQL. Additionally, she has experience with CMS platforms like WordPress and has contributed to its open-source community. She is enthusiastic about creating web applications with unique functionalities that provide real value and assistance to people. Driven by a love for exploring new technologies and ideas, Hetvi constantly seeks to innovate and improve. She is also exploring 3D web design in Three.js to develop unique websites. As a member of the One Community team, Hetvi is working on the Highest Good Network software by fixing bugs and creating unit tests to achieve a TDD approach.

Hoang Pham – Software Engineer: Hoang, a recent graduate from DePauw University with a B.A. in Computer Science, has consistently demonstrated his ability to quickly learn and adapt to the rapidly evolving tech landscape. Throughout his academic career and various projects, Hoang has showcased his skills in both individual and collaborative settings. He firmly believes that modern technologies play a crucial role in shaping our future and transforming interpersonal interactions. While a member of the One Community team, Hoang contributed to the open-source Highest Good Network software. His efforts have been pivotal in enhancing the user interface and user experience, as well as addressing and resolving existing bugs. Hoang’s commitment to improving this platform underscores his passion for leveraging technology to create positive, impactful change.

Howie Miao – Software Developer: Howie has been studying Computer Science for over 5 years from Web Development, Artificial Intelligence, as well as Software Development. He has successfully collaborated with our large teams, developing new features, and creating unique solutions for complex problems. He believes in high efficiency, focuses heavily on finding easy solutions for hard problems, with this comes a love for learning new material and studying. As a member of the One Community team working on the Highest Good Network software, Howie has helped develop our team website with a focus on our front-end and user permissions and solving new issues that arise.

Hritvik Mahajan – Data Analyst: Hritvik is an accomplished Data Analyst with over two years of experience in data analytics, cloud computing, and project management. He holds a master’s degree in Data Analytics from Northeastern University and has expertise in tools like Python, SQL, and data visualization platforms. Hritvik has a demonstrated ability to drive data-informed decision-making and streamline processes in dynamic environments. He leverages technology to develop innovative solutions, enhance operational efficiency, and integrate sustainability principles into data management and infrastructure. As a member of the One Community team, Hritvik has made significant contributions to managing PR reviews for the Highest Good Network software, conducting front-end testing, and shaping One Community’s social media strategy.

Huijie Liu – Software Engineer: Huijie is a recent Master’s graduate in Computer Science from Brandeis University, with a strong background in full-stack development. She is fluent in programming languages including Python, Java, and JavaScript, and proficient in frameworks and tools such as React.js, Node.js, MongoDB, MySQL, and AWS. As a software engineer at One Community, Huijie has contributed to the development of the Highest Good Network,. She resolved critical software bugs related to database update operations, ensuring the accuracy of important user data and the robustness of the system. Additionally, she is focused on developing features for the summary dashboard.

Huiya Yang – Architectural Designer: Huiya graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with a dual degree in Architecture and Urban and Regional Planning. With one year of work experience and 8 years of academic experience, she joined One Community highly skilled in the preparation of detailed project designs, and the production of construction documents. Thinking of herself as an architect and urban planner, Huiya believes that she has an obligation to contribute her knowledge and passion to the sustainable development of society and the environment. While a member of the One Community team, Huiya helped with design updates for the Duplicable City Center.

Ian Coletti – Environmental Studies Major, Researcher: As an Environmental Studies undergrad at the College of the Holy Cross, Ian volunteers in the Eco Action club for sustainability on campus. Over the summer of 2020 he also took part in working groups which have helped to draft a climate action plan for the college. Ian hopes to find work in positions that positively impact the environment. While a member of the One Community team, Ian helped complete the first round of research for the sustainable window and door products for One Community.

Ian Oliver Malinay – Mechanical Engineer, Master Plumber, True Advisor and LEED AP BD+C: Ian earned his Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Polytechnic University of the Philippines and currently holds a License as Mechanical Engineer after passing the PRC National Board Examination. He is passionate about Sustainable Building Design & Assessment, especially Building Energy Modeling using DesignBuilder / Energyplus software which is developed by the U.S. Department of Energy and is one of the most widely accepted modeling software. Ian is knowledgeable with 3-D Modeling, Visualization, Simulation, Daylighting, HVAC Design, LEED E.A. Minimum Energy Performance, E.A. Credit Optimize Energy Performance and ASHRAE 90.1 calculations, Optimization, and Computational Fluid Dynamics calculations. He is also a Facade Thermal Simulator using Therm, Windows, and Optics softwares and qualified to assist in the LEED certification process internationally as a LEED Accredited Professional. In addition to this, Ian is a Licensed Master Plumber in the Philippines (PRC National Board Examination) and qualified also to assist in the TRUE Zero Waste certification process internationally as a certified TRUE Advisor. While a member of the One Community team, Ian applied his diverse experience to help complete most of the Duplicable City Center energy modeling and HVAC design so it can achieve LEED Platinum certification.

Ibrahim Al-Balushi – Technical Management and Support Specialist: Ibrahim has over 4 years of experience in technical management and support, specializing in resolving diverse technical needs for clients. He is passionate about ensuring that his team and clients have the best systems and tools to succeed, finding deep satisfaction in problem-solving. Ibrahim’s motivation comes from the ability to make a positive change and difference, driving him to excel in his work. He thrives on collaborating with diverse teams and supporting their software needs. Ibrahim was excited to have the opportunity to contribute to the success of One Community’s mission and while on the team he helped with security aspects of the Highest Good Network to ensure confidentiality and integrity with software code.

Ilya Flaks – Full Stack Software Engineer: Although Ilya is relatively new to software engineering, he joined our team with experience coding for non-profit organizations. He comes from a background of chemistry and biology and has worked as a flavor chemist in the food industry for over 10 years. He completed an MIT coding bootcamp in 2022 where he became proficient with the MERN stack. Ilya continued to learn on his own, mastering technologies such as GraphQL, MySQL, Next.js, Java Spring Boot, React Native and many more. Ilya is passionate about creating the best possible user experience and learning the latest technologies to achieve that goal. While a member of the One Community Highest Good Network software team, Ilya worked on adding new functionalities to the Building Management dashboard both on the back end and the front end and troubleshooting bugs in the existing codebase.

Imran Issa ” Software Developer: Imran is a recent graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in IT and over three years of software development experience. He began his self-taught programming journey in 2020 starting with Java and expanding his expertise to include Python, JavaScript, and Flutter. He has also explored PHP, C#, and Linux, showcasing his versatility and to grow and refine his skills. He believes in the power of continuous learning and the endless possibilities in software development. Currently, as a Full-Stack MERN Developer on the One Community team, he contributes to the Highest Good Network software by focusing on permissions management. This involves implementing and fixing permissions to improve accessibility and authorization, proper data access and controlled feature access.

Iris Hsu – Industrial Designer: Iris earned her BFA in Industrial Design from the California College of the Arts in San Francisco. During her time there she developed an effective design thinking process through observing people in their daily life and focusing on user-friendly designs and practices. Iris believes that a good design should be emotionally expressive as well as functional, building a connection between people and the things they use. Her focus is on designing products that benefit our living environment in a sustainable way and through inventive and playful features. In Iris’ words, “Design is like making a gift for someone, and having love and empathy to the surroundings with effective solutions.” As a One Community Industrial Designer, Iris volunteered for a full year designing the open source pipe chair/table, couch, and shelving furniture, doing cost analysis research, and creating the initial assembly instructions for these components of the Duplicable City Center library.

Ivan Manzurov – Graphic Designer: Ivan states, “Born in 1994 in Siberia, I came a long way to remember the true self. This led me to devote life to making a change with the power of art, and an open soul.” While a One Community volunteer, Ivan applied his outstanding graphic design skills to design and color coordinate all of the icons used throughout the One Community website, almost 100 different icons covering food, energy, housing, economics, Highest Good Living, and more. You can contact him and view more of his wonderful work on his portfolio site.

Jack Reed – Global Visionary and Author of The Next Evolution: A Blueprint for Transforming the Planet: Jack is a speaker, seminar leader, consultant for corporations and non-profit organizations, and trainer in the consensus process and mindsets and methodologies of people dedicated to a future supportive of The Highest Good of All. He has 15 years experience living in an urban cooperative community where he was an active leader and has used his knowledge and experience to help such clients as The Wilderness Institute, Amgen, the Educare Foundation, the Peace Theological Seminary, The University of Southern California, the Los Angeles Unified School District, Southern California Edison, and the National Parks Service. Jack facilitates consensus trainings for the One Community team and is an on-going consultant for our shared vision of a sustainable planet and demonstrating a blueprint for people living and creating for The Highest Good of All.

Jagannathan Shankar Mahadevan – Mechanical Engineer: Jagannathan earned his Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at Dallas. Throughout the course of graduate study, Jagannathan has served as a Teaching Assistant for 2 years and has a knack for interpreting and conveying technicalities in layman terms. His Master’s thesis involved optimizing laser attributes for favorable laser-metal interactions. He is a regular volunteer for “Engineering bright futures for Autism” – an annual volunteering event aimed at enhancing social competencies of kids displaying signs of autism. Prior to obtaining his Master’s degree, Jagannathan earned his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Anna University, India. Currently, Jagannathan is passionate about sustainable development and believes in efficient utilization of fundamental resources to combat global climate change. Apart from work, he enjoys spending time outdoors by playing volleyball. In his free time, Jagannathan does not fail to visit a state park, pitch a tent, and camp. While a member of the One Community team, Jagannathan applied his diverse skill set to complete the cost analysis for villages 2-7 of the 7 sustainable village models and initial climate battery design research and calculations.

Jaime Arango – Graphic Designer: With a strong conceptual ability to create original layouts and recreate existing designs, Jaime has a comprehensive background with over 15 year experience in CAD design, color themes, and trend concepts in the fashion industry, plus 2 years working as a successful freelance graphic designer. He is a versatile, highly motivated, creative problem solver with the ability to work independently or in a team environment. Jaime’s best asset is his ability to create with what’s available and is currently focused on making a positive impact on planet Earth. While volunteering for One Community, Jaime used his graphic design skills as a Social Media Image Creator.

James Del Monaco – Mechanical Engineer and LEED AP: James is Sustainability Director and Senior Mechanical Engineer at P2S Engineering with experience in many Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) projects. His LEED duties have included the design of airside and hydronic systems, documentation of LEED points, advanced energy modeling, ventilation and occupant comfort calculations, and the design of control systems for Measurement & Verification. As a LEED Project Administrator, he has provided guidance to the entire project team from kick-off through occupancy. As a member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), James has served on the ASHRAE High Performance Buildings Conference Steering Committee as well as the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Long Beach Branch Steering Committee. James helped One Community with the initial planning and design for the Duplicable City Center to demonstrate maximum sustainability, duplicability, and achieve LEED Platinum certification.

James Herrigel – Student Researcher: James is a senior in high school at Jones College Prep in Chicago, Illinois. Although only 17, James is passionate about sustainability and spends much of his free time volunteering for projects related to his ideals. Over the summer of 2018, James interned as a research assistant at the University of Chicago’s Abrams Environmental Law Clinic, where he conducted and organized research that eventually contributed to a published legal analysis. James hopes to continue developing his skills and continue working to mitigate climate change in order to shape a more sustainable future. While a member of the One Community team, James conducted the detailed research necessary to create the Most Sustainable Paints, Stains, Varnish, Sealers page and the Most Sustainable Adhesives page.

James Nance – Mechanical Engineer and Project Manager: James is a licensed mechanical engineer and a LEED Accredited Professional with broad experience designing and certifying a variety of different types of facilities, efficient designs with specific experience in comprehensive facility energy modeling. His focus is offering valuable guidance to a sustainable design team as each discipline is integrated into the whole. James’ particular expertise is with modeling, designing, and implementing thermal control systems as it relates to Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC). Applying this diversity and depth of experience in comprehensive facility energy modeling. His focus is offering valuable guidance to a sustainable design team as each discipline is integrated into the whole. James’ particular expertise is with modeling, designing, and implementing thermal control systems as it relates to Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC). Applying this diversity and depth of experience with One Community, James helped us outline the initial plumbing and HVAC designs for the Duplicable City Center.

Jamie Cruz – Administrative Assistant: Jamie began her Project Management journey with One Community on our Administrative Team. She has demonstrated success working in fast-paced environments and on complex projects requiring efficient and effective solutions to challenging problems. She believes in efficiency with regard to the use of resources, doing more with less, and contributing to sustainability with resources and infrastructure as a path to having a positive impact on the environment and the economy. While a member of the One Community team, Jamie contributed to the weekly updates posts on The One Community Updates Blog, provided ongoing feedback and support to the volunteer team, and helped manage and maintain the complete One Community development process through her administrative efforts.

Jarot Tamba – Civil Engineering Student: Jarot is a student at California Baptist University in Riverside studying to obtain his Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. Growing up, Jarot spent much of his free time enjoying the outdoors as well as modifying and working on classic cars and motorcycles. He has a strong background in 2D and 3D modeling, drafting, and the mechanical aspect of engineering. This led him to develop his passion for structural and transportation engineering. Jarot is an advocate for sustainable practices as well as the preservation of the outdoors. While a member of the One Community team, Jarot was part of the compression testing team conducting research on materials such as concrete, aircrete and stabilized earth.

Jason Kim –Software Engineer – A UCLA graduate with a degree in Math and Economics, Jason has 2 years of general programming experience and 1 year experience primarily as a Full Stack Developer with a focus on React. Before that, he worked as a CPA for 8 years. During his time as a CPA, Jason developed a passion for development and building solutions that others will use. He then decided to embark on a journey to follow his passion, building several personal projects using the latest tech such as React. Jason felt the Highest Good Network would be a great opportunity to put his development skills to use in a professional setting, and at the same time have a lasting impact on a good cause. While a member of the One Community team, he helped develop critical features in the Management Dashboard, review code, and debug.

Jatin Agrawal – Software Engineer: Jatin is a dedicated software engineer with two years of experience in software development. Fluent in programming languages like JavaScript and familiar with frameworks and tools such as React.js, Node.js, MongoDB, Express.js, REST APIs, and GitHub, he is passionate about leveraging technology for social good. As a member of the One Community team, Jatin contributes to the web development of the Highest Good Network software, and he focuses on creating impactful software solutions that make a positive difference. He has successfully added a feature that allows permissions to be added or removed for quick action functions on user profiles, enhancing user management and functionality. A startup enthusiast at heart, he aspires to launch his own startup in the future, driven by his innovative spirit and entrepreneurial mindset. When not coding, he enjoys staying updated with the latest tech trends and contributing to projects that benefit the community.

Jay Srinivasan – Full Stack Software Engineer: Jay is a versatile software engineer with experience across the stack and in various industries such as esports, fashion, retail, and e-commerce. He has successfully worked at small companies such as BeFrugal and XSET, where he demonstrated an ability to hit the ground running and contribute to critical projects. He has also shown the poise and competence to work at a large corporation like PVH. Jay strongly believes in flexibility, technical expertise, and understanding a product from diverse perspectives, not just as an engineer. Since joining the One Community team, Jay has contributed both as an engineer and a manager. As a full stack software engineer working on the open source Highest Good Network, Jay has made crucial contributions to code coverage of tests for the volunteer application, ensuring a robust application that is resilient to significant changes from various sources. He has also made important contributions to the application’s security by implementing new password policies and has enhanced accessibility on a wider variety of devices through UI optimization. As a manager-in-training, Jay conducts weekly reviews for his team, providing individual feedback and support.

Jennifer Engelmeier – Eco-Pool and Spa Water Consultant: Jennifer has 15 years of experience working with DEL Ozone, specializing in reducing chemicals by utilizing ozone technology and other natural water purifiers and clarifiers. In 2011 Jennifer started her own business to help people searching for better, healthier water and operated that business until 2018. Through her years of working in the industry, Jen combined a wealth of experience with an extensive community of pool, spa, and sanitation experts to help us with the initial Duplicable Center City natural pool and spa designs to minimize environmental impact while maximizing water quality, health, and safety.

Jennifer Lee – Graphic Designer: Jennifer earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Virginia Commonwealth University where she majored in Communication Arts with a concentration in Design. As a lifelong creative with a specialty in brand identity, Jennifer enjoys the careful selection of: color, type and shape when it comes to helping clients craft the face of their brand. She is a great lover of the outdoors and has camped since a young age this is where she really grew to appreciate the beauty of nature. While a member of the One Community Team, Jennifer applied her creative skills as a web designer on the Permaculture Design Webpage and editor on the Earthbag Construction Footers, Foundation, and Flooring Webpage.

Jennifer Zhou – Self-Taught Web Designer: Jennifer has been an overachiever in everything she participates in. Her dedication and perseverance has given her numerous leadership opportunities, leading her to become the Vice President of Science Olympiad, President of The Hugs Project, and Youth Ambassador for Animal Assisted Happiness. Her love for the sustainability movement started with a competition called Green Generation. After participating in this competition, she realized how unsustainable our life is, which motivated her to become an active participant in the green movement and to join One Community. While a member of the One Community Team, Jennifer helped test a new One Community website design, design pages of the site, and write code for our main-hub search engines.

Jeson Hu – Aerospace Engineer: Jeson is a certified Engineer-In-Training who graduated from UCLA with a Master degree in Aerospace Engineering. Currently he’s a Project Engineering Advisor in a small company that analyzes and advises on company’s technology investments. He has designed aircraft/UAV models with attention to detail, demonstrated capability of delivering challenging engineering projects under set time-frames, and has extensive knowledge of building light-weight and durable components according to customer/client requirements. Jeson believes that collaboration is the key to business success and commits on a daily basis to building positive relationships with colleagues and senior management. It is through these bonds that organizations build success. While a member of the One Community team, Jeson helped with research for One Community’s solar microgrid sizing and cost analysis, Solar Incentive Rates and Net Metering Research, and other rollout details that are part of the Highest Good Energy component.

Jessica Fairbanks – Administrative Assistant: Jessica received her Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Environmental Education from the University of California, Davis in 2023. She then joined the One Community team, encouraging her experience in project management and promoting her passion for environmental sustainability. She has demonstrated success managing complex tasks in a dynamic work environment by effectively applying her prioritization and communication skills. Jessica believes that the first step in creating positive environmental change is making sustainable resources and knowledge accessible and understandable to the world. As a member of the One Community team, Jessica has contributed to the weekly progress updates on the One Community Updates Blog, hired new One Community Volunteers, created volunteer ads for new positions within the Highest Good Food team, and developed work breakdown structures to communicate the importance of Highest Good food positions.

Jessica Santos – Architect: Owner of a Bachelor of Arts Degree in architecture and urbanism, Jessica has 4+ years of architecture experience and believes that living spaces have a direct impact on people’s lives. She’s worked at the Environment Department in São Paulo, Brazil, collaborating with many park implementations, adaptations and reforms. After that, she worked for a factory responsible for processing and finishing natural and industrialized stones for civil construction, delivering quotes to architects and builders. To improve her skills in architecture projects and to never stop learning, Jessica also worked freelance with a fellow architect. Bilingual in English and Portuguese, she thrives in fast-paced multicultural environments and is passionate about diversity, art and photography. While a member of the One Community team, Jessica applied her skills to develop creative interior design for rooms within the Duplicable City Center.

Jessica Wienke – CEO & Co-Owner of The Artisan Wheelhouse & Roots of Medicine; Organizational & Leadership Development Specialist, Plant Food & Medicine Specialist, Solutionist: Jessica has a double major BA in Organizational Administration and Sociology with a minor in Communication from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, and has received certifications in Professional Consulting from NoonDay Ventures, and executive-level facilitation & presentation from Executive Technique in Chicago. With a diversity of experience from business and leadership development, management, instruction, and facilitation, and hundreds of hours of studies in using plants for healing, Jessica volunteered for over 5 years with the One Community team. Her primary areas of contribution include extensive editing and content creation for the Food & Education components and most of the top-level general information pages.

Jessica Zynda – A.S. Computer Aided Drafting/Design: Jessica first learned engineering design in high school and expanded her skills in college using programs such as Pro-E, SolidWorks, and Inventor. Raised working at her family’s tavern, she built a strong work ethic and was able to support her enjoyment for seeing people smile, working in customer service for over 10 years. Throughout this time she continued using AutoCAD and other drafting/design programs professionally and for hobbies. Always believing in a philosophy of waste not want not, Jessica has held the constant hope for a world where people have all their necessities met through efficient designs and resource usage and allocation. Jessica admires design and innovation and intends to further her education by engaging Industrial Engineering next. Hobbies include walking/spending time with her husband, abstract expressionism painting with watercolor, meditation, reading and learning, and using her AutoCAD skills to make 3-D maps for board games. While a One Community volunteer, Jessica helped transfer sketches for the Earthbag Village (Pod 1) from hand drawings into AutoCAD.

Jiadong Zhang – Software Engineer: Jiadong is a recent graduate of the Software Engineering program at Carnegie Mellon University, with his undergraduate studies completed at the University of California, Irvine. Armed with a strong foundation in full-stack software development, Jiadong is proficient in a range of technologies, including Django, React, and Node.js. During his time at CMU, he played a pivotal role in a team dedicated to crafting a gamification platform tailored to gather valuable feedback from both students and professors during presentations. While a member of the One Community team, Jiadong contributed his skills and passion to the development of the Highest Good Network software project.

Jiarong Li – Full Stack Software Engineer: Jiarong is dedicated to developing reliable software solutions. With nearly two years of full-stack development experience, she is adept at collaborating with others to complete ambiguous tasks. Jiarong has experience in frameworks such as React, Node.js, Express.js, and Spring Boot, and databases like MySQL, MongoDB, and Redis. While a member of the One Community team, Jiarong refactored code to improve efficiency and security and developed new full-stack features for user editing components in the Highest Good Network software.

Jiangwei Shi – Full Stack Engineer: Jiangwei is a seasoned Full Stack Engineer with extensive internship experience and proficient in cutting-edge technologies such as React, Node.js, and MongoDB. He has an ability to rapidly grasp new information and seamlessly integrate it into his work, thrives on tackling fresh challenges, and enjoys mastering new concepts. While a member of the One Community team, Jiangwei worked on the open source Highest Good Network software, where he applied his skills toward the Tasks Tab time log format to the individual timelogs, and crafted new features.

Jianjun Luo – Software Engineer: Jianjun has over 7 years of data mining and data analytics experience. She has also worked on a few projects that provide practical solutions for real life with her frontend and backend skills. She believes that with the development in technology and the convenience brought by the internet, people are empowered to make progressive social impact and able to fulfill their potential more easily. While a member of the One Community team, Jianjun helped develop the software for the open source Highest Good Network project that tracks time and materials.

Jiayu Liang – Landscape designer: Jiayu has over 8 years of design-professional training across multi-scale and various design types. She earned her Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture + Urbanism from the University of Southern California, with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Art Design. Last summer she went to Tbilisi, Georgia, and was responsible for an entrance and parking-lot grading design in the Veli project. Jiayu is self-motivated, strong-minded, and a goal-oriented challenger. She believes that landscape design not only creates beautiful environments balancing people and wild-life habitats, but also digs the deepest cultural roots. While a member of the One Community team, Jiayu helped with the Aquapini/Walipini greenhouse structures interior and exterior landscape design and visualizations.

Jim Zhang – Financial Risk Management Professional: Jim has recently graduated from Columbia University for his Master of Science degree in Enterprise Risk Management. Throughout his past internships in consulting and data science, he has demonstrated success working with complex tasks in a dynamic environment by applying effective problem-solving and research skills. He believes in the importance of sustainability to encourage everyone to participate in creating a more sustainable and efficient society that benefits both current and future generations. As a member of the One Community team, Jim has helped with weekly progress updates on the One Community Updates Blog, past blogs SEO optimization, and developing a detailed cost analysis for the electrical component of the Earthbag Village.

Jiming Chen – Designer and Aspiring Architect and Fabricator: Jiming Chen finished a 5-year architecture major and received a Bachelor of Engineering with distinction and excellent academic standing from Guangxi University in China. He gained professional practice experience at ADEPT, in Guangzhou, where he participated in the Hengyang City Design International Competition and was awarded 1st prize. He received his Master of Architecture degree from the University of Michigan, where he participated in multiple experimental seminars and design studios. His works range from materials study, architectural representation, graphic design, digital fabrication, residential innovation, to world-making and utopian project design. He is passionate about exploring the mediation between imagination and physical environment with spatial narrative and materials of varied forms. While a One Community Volunteer, Jiming helped evolve the sustainable Tree House Village designs and visualizations.

Jin Hua – Internet Marketing Expert, Entrepreneur, and Web Developer: Introduced to the world of work at the age of 7, Jin worked at his family’s restaurant where he witnessed his parents working 14-hour days, 6 days a week, and realized that something was missing with the traditional “go to college, get a good job, raise a family” paradigm. In 9th grade Jin started his own business selling Chinese food and Candy, at the age of 17 he had an eBay business, and by the time he was 18 he started his own Internet Marketing Business. Through the years, he has taught himself website development, search engine optimization, video production, audio production, animation, and graphic design but his real passion is exploring ways to forward positive world change. As a One Community Consultant Jin is helping with all aspects of the One Community marketing plan, graphic design, and web design. He is also responsible for the bulk of the 3-D graphic design of the Duplicable City Center.

Jin Yu – Structural Engineering Designer: Jin has her M.S. in Structural Engineering from University of Wisconsin-Madison and her B.S. in Petroleum Engineering from Jilin University. During her graduate research project, she worked closely with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation on the analysis and retrofit of existing complex steel bridges using finite-element-modeling techniques. After graduation, she acquired solid industrial experience both in the states and overseas on the design of mix-use high-rise reinforced concrete structures. During her 5 years of practice, she became an high-intermediate user of many structural engineering and plotting softwares including but not limited to: ETABS, SAP2000, CSiBridge, spColumns, MathCad, Revit, AutoCad, Abaques, etc. She is an Engineer-In-Training since 2014 and is looking forward to getting her Professional Engineer license in 2017/2018. Currently looking for an entry-level structural engineer opportunity, Jin seeks broad responsibilities in steel, reinforced and prestressed concrete, and/or wood design of buildings and bridges. Jin’s contribution to One Community was initial Duplicable City Center underground foundation/basement structural design calculations and the related open source tutorial.

Jinchao Feng – Software Engineer: Jinchao holds a master’s degree in Computer Science, has experience in Full-Stack development, and is skilled in multiple programming languages and frameworks. He loves coding and delivering solid work and improvements while further developing his skills. Contributing to an open source project that makes the world a better and more beautiful place is even more rewarding, which is what he did as a member of the One Community team where he helped develop the open source Highest Good Network application.

Jingyi Jia ” Software Engineer: Jingyi is currently pursuing her Master of Science degree at the University of Washington, where she specializes in software development. Jingyi is dedicated to applying her technical skills to create impactful solutions. Her expertise spans several programming languages and technologies, including JavaScript, React, Node.js, and MongoDB. She is also proficient in version control with Git. At One Community, Jingyi is helping develop the Highest Good Network software  by producing user profile components and management permissions, streamlining processes and enhancing the usability of the platform.

Jingwei Jiang – Landscape designer: Jingwei is from Chengdu, China. She achieved her Bachelor degree in Landscape Architecture (BLA) from University of Washington on June 10, 2018. Soon after graduation Jingwei completed internships in China and received an offer from the Architecture School of University of Virginia. In 2020, she finished her education and graduated with her Master degree in Landscape Architecture (MLA) and Urban Design Certificate (UDC). While a member of the One Community team, Jingwei helped with the landscaping plan for the Earthbag Village.

Jinxi Feng – Environmental Consultant ” Jinxi has a Masters of Environmental Management from Duke University and a B.S in Physics from Peking University, China. Her passion for renewable energy and sustainability development dates back to a trip to Tibet where she was shocked by the contrast of nature and an industrialized city, setting her on a career path of engineering the world towards its sustainable future. Jinxi specializes in energy modeling and quantitative analysis (Stata, R) and enjoys applying these skills to various renewable energy projects. While a member of the One Community team, Jinxi led the research into an open source tutorial for choosing the most sustainable laundry options and helped to develop her work and research as a template for similar detailed tutorials.

Jinxiong You – Software Engineer: With a robust background in software engineering, Jinxiong has accumulated over 2 years of experience in designing and developing software solutions. Specializing in backend systems and data architecture, he has excelled in environments demanding rigorous structure and problem-solving skills. Jinxiong is passionate about creating scalable and efficient software that not only meets the immediate needs of clients but also anticipates future growth and challenges. As a member of the One Community team, he has been instrumental in architecting resilient software infrastructures and optimizing the Highest Good Network systems to enhance performance and reliability. Jinxiong also plays a critical role in maintaining high code quality standards by conducting thorough peer reviews and ensuring best practices in code development across his team.

Jiyuan Xia – Software Engineer: Jiyuan completed a master’s degree in computer science, specializing in web development and full-stack technologies. He actively contributed to the One Community Highest Good Network software team by assisting in the review of numerous pull requests and addressing system bugs, showcasing his dedication to delivering robust and high-quality software solutions. Jiyuan was instrumental in enhancing system stability and improving code quality, making a positive impact on the team’s software development efforts.

Joel Newman – Architectural Visualization Designer: Joel has had a focus on architecture and design from a very early age, growing up in a household with a furniture designer/finish carpenter and a painter. In childhood, he routinely drew floor plans for “dream houses” on scraps of paper and built forts in the woods to match them, although perhaps not exactly to scale. In later years, Joel studied psychology at the University of Puget Sound and digital media production at the University of Idaho. After college, he worked for many years managing a chain of one-hour photo labs. Joel currently works in an industrial design studio by day and by night runs Figment, a project dedicated to bringing imagination to life in the form of photographs of things that don’t yet exist. In his spare time Joel is an avid hiker and road-tripper, and loves to wander around the Pacific Northwest exploring the mountains and woods. While a One Community Consultant, Joel created the first real-to-life render of the Duplicable City Center.

Jonathan Crago ” Civil Engineering Research Intern: Jonathan currently attends California Baptist University and is working towards obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. Jonathan has a passion for civil engineering due to his awe of the large scale of the projects that civil engineers work on, and because those projects benefit the lives of many people every day. Whether it is a bridge that people drive over to get to work, or a dam that powers the homes of those nearby, civil engineering projects make life better for people. What Jonathan has brought to the table at One Community is a determination to learn as much as he can about whatever he studies and a commitment to do high-quality work. As a member of the One Community Team, Jonathan has helped perform research to improve the consistency of lightweight aircrete cylinders and tested the strength of those cylinders for the Aircrete Research page of the One Community website.

John Paul D. Matining – Civil Engineering Student: John Paul is currently studying at California Baptist University and on track to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. John worked on a diversity of engineering projects that have reinforced his engineering, leadership, and teamwork abilities. He is enthusiastic about using different materials to build homes such as earthships and rammed earth, which led him to One Community. While a member of the team, John Paul applied his engineering abilities and experience to help complete the aircrete and stabilized earth compression testing to achieve an open source data resource for One Community and others who want to build eco-friendly and sustainable housing.

John Mumbi – Software Engineer: John has over 6 years of experience working in various roles within the software engineering field. He has proven his ability to thrive in dynamic settings and tackle intricate projects, delivering efficient and innovative solutions to complex challenges. John is committed to maximizing resource utilization, striving for productivity, and advocating for improvement in software delivery processes. While a member of the One Community team, John helped with features and fixing bugs within the open source Highest Good Network software.

John Sullivan – Project Team Leader: John has over 8 years of experience with managing team projects. From coordinating his Eagle Scout project to managing the 50 members in the American Institute of Chemical Engineers charter at his university, he is comfortable leading others to accomplish a common goal. His time as a Division 1 swimmer has given him great insight on the importance of time management and consistent effort to produce favorable results. He has also worked as an undergraduate research assistant, which has taught him how to form reasonable hypotheses, test them, and make the necessary adjustments when practicing the scientific method. As a member of the One Community team, John has been part of the Earthbag Village team testing the strength and reliability of Aircrete and has produced quantitative data associated with it.

Johny dos Santos Anastacio – Software Engineer: Johny is a web developer specializing in fullstack web development. He works with the JavaScript language, in the Backend with Node.Js/Express and MongoDB, and in the Frontend with React.Js. He also has some experience with PHP, MySQL, some mobile development building Apps on React Native, and also Linux command line and Git version control. Johny enjoys designing scalable and clean code in a fast-paced environment and worked with the One Community team to apply these skills to our open source Highest Good Network application.

Jordan Miller – Web Developer: Jordan Miller is a web developer from Raleigh, North Carolina. Graduating from the University of North Carolina Coding Bootcamp, he hopes his contributions through programming can help future generations follow sustainable lifestyle. He and his family do their utmost to follow a zero-waste lifestyle, eliminating as many waste producing activities from their home as possible. While a member of the One Community team, Jordan helped for several months developing the open source Highest Good Network software.

Jordy Corporan – Software Engineer: Jordy is a proficient full stack developer with experience in the QA space and Finance. He has extensive experience with technologies such as Javascript, React.js, Node.js, Express.js, and tailwind css. While a software engineer for One Community working on the open source Highest Good Network Software, Jordy was instrumental in enhancing the robustness of the backend application by creating comprehensive unit tests, and writing over 30 test cases covering every aspect of the business logic. He also served as a mentor to other developers on the team, conducting peer programming sessions and helping them resolve complex issues and grow their skills.

Jose Luis Flores – Mechanical Engineer and Engineering Fundamentals Tutor: Jose Luis holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. His undergraduate work involves participating in the NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge and developing an Integrated Scissor Jack System for Motor Vehicles. He has 7 years tutoring engineering fundamentals at South Texas College where he offers one-on-one tutoring and develops student workshops. His goal is to contribute to the development of eco-friendly technologies and infrastructures so that future generations can experience and admire the wonder and beauty of our Planet. While a member of the One Community team, Jose Luis helped finish development of the Net-zero Bathroom component of the Earthbag Village.

Joseph Osayande – Mechanical Engineer: Joseph brings over 2 years of engineering experience, particularly in mechanical systems, structural design, and project development. He has actively contributed to improving structural stability through innovative connector designs, optimizing support systems, and ensuring efficient assembly processes. As a member of the One Community team working on the Vermiculture Eco-toilet designs, Joseph developed unistrut-based support systems and refined designs for enhanced functionality. He has successfully enhanced key structural components and contributed to developing a unistrut stand system and winch attachment mechanisms for sustainable waste management.

Josh Davis – Website Designer and Graphic Artist: Josh is a self taught web and graphic designer operating Digital Empathy Design, a website dedicated to integrated body-mind-spirit and technology solutions. He also founded and directs The Human Mandala Project, an initiative designed to help join people in communities of all kinds by creating sacred geometric forms with human bodies, capturing them digitally for reflection. Josh provided support for One Community on the technology side and was foundational in the creation of all our initial internet presence.

Julia Meaney – Assistant to the Executive Director: Julia holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Development Studies, with a minor in Gender Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles. Julia is deeply committed to environmental and social justice and is driven by a passion for creating just and equitable futures. She envisions a world where regenerative systems foster essential biodiversity, supporting all life on Earth while ensuring the protection and empowerment of both people and the planet. Her interests span global affairs, food sovereignty, sustainable living, indigenous rights, and promoting gender and racial equity. While a member of the One Community team, Julia worked closely with Executive Director, Jae Sabol, providing comprehensive support in overseeing and managing everything One Community does. She contributed significantly to the following pages: Eco-Laundry, Sustainable Processing of Non-recyclables, Most Sustainable Lightbulbs, Water Recycling Net-zero Bathroom, Rainwater Harvesting, Earthbag Village Plumbing Design and Setup, DIY Permaculture Design, Sustainable Roadways, Walkways, and Landscaping, Dome-Hub Connector Engineering, Natural Pool & Spa, Chicken Stewardship, Solar Energy Microgrid Setup and Maintenance, Duplicable City Center Engineering, DIY Earth Dam Design & Construction, and Most Sustainable Windows.

Julie Daigle – B.S. in Elementary and Early Childhood Education, Trained Montessori Teacher/Director, and Passion Test Facilitator: Julie’s greatest desire in life has always been to be of highest service to humanity, in particular to young children and their families. She received her B.S. in Elementary/Early Childhood Education from the University of Maine at Farmington, was the co-owner of a successful Montessori School for children ages 18 months ” 8 years, and sole proprietor of another Montessori School for children ages 2 to 6 years of age. She is also a certified Passion Test Facilitator through Enlightened Alliances. Julie was foundational to the development of the initial stages of the One Community education program with a focus we share for a new education paradigm and facilitating parents, teachers, and children globally to discover and live out their passions.

Julio E. Marin Bustillos – Mechanical and Aerospace Engineer: Julio is a graduate from New Mexico State University and has worked on several engineering projects, gaining experience in finite element analysis as well as critical design processes, and some computer languages such as MATLAB and Arduino. He believes that teamwork and efficient communication can make anything possible. He has a passion for research and designing and testing mechanical devices as well as innovating and proposing solutions for real world problems. As a member of the One Community team, Julio helped with the structural analysis of the dome hub connectors for the three dome structures that make up the Duplicable City Center.

Jun Hao – Software Engineer: Jun is a grad student pursuing his master’s degree in computer science at Washington State University. Before grad school, Jun received his bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering at the University of Washington with a focus on embedded software systems. He also has over 2 years of experience in developing competitive robots and drones. With both electrical engineering and computer science backgrounds from his studies and experiences, Jun always approaches problems with interdisciplinary perspectives. Besides engineering, Jun loves reading, hiking, and snowboarding. While a member of the Highest Good Network team, Jun helped with unit testing for the complete application and design of the Profile Page.

Junyuan Liu – Graphic and UI/UX Designer: Junyuan is a versatile designer with a passion for combining design with public service. He enjoys tackling challenges across diverse fields and has collaborated on projects in manufacturing, healthcare, and sustainability. His deep understanding of user needs enables him to strategically analyze and tailor content to suit various audiences. With experience working across multiple industries and cultures, Junyuan excels in diverse environments and offers unique perspectives. As a member of the One Community team, he has played a key role in developing a wide range of visual content for social media promotion. Additionally, he has contributed as a UI/UX designer, crafting the interface and interaction design for Phase 3 of One Community’s Highest Good Network application.

Justen Palmer – Systems Architect, Web Instructor, and Computer Science Engineer: Justen has over 6 years of experience starting and growing businesses as a founder and CTO of Webceleb Inc, partner and lead developer for Tiny Factory, and Director of Operations for It Factor LLC. Justen’s specialty is as a web application designer and programmer using cutting edge real-time technology (Node.js, Socket.io, and Mongo DB) to build applications that span traditional web to mobile and tablet platforms. While a member of the One Community team, applying his experience creating applications that reduce overhead, organizing operations, and reducing communication errors, Justen built version 1.0 of the One Community ACE Application.

Justin Varghese – Mechanical Engineer: Justin earned his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Mumbai and holds a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder. He brought his expertise in CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor), FEA (Ansys), Structural Analysis (Autodesk RSA), as well as proficiency in mechanical design, manufacturability, and material engineering to the One Community Project for the development of the Duplicable City Center domes. Justin’s diverse passions for crafting and designing, combined with a natural inclination for mechanics and analytical thinking, contribute to his excellent problem-solving abilities and a unique, creative approach. While a member of the One Community team, Justin was dedicated to generating comprehensive CAD models and conducting structural Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for the beams and hub connectors of the project’s dome structures.

KaiKane Lacno – Software Developer and Team Manager: KaiKane “Kai” has embraced a journey in coding that spans over a year. His evolution from a novice in coding to a teaching assistant to a valuable contributor to One Community showcases his passion for problem-solving and continuous learning within the industry. During his contributions, Kai has played a role in the pull review team, reviewing fellow developers’ code. He has also developed and created the Lesson form, both on the front end and back end and helped others when needed. While a member of One Community, Kai also served as a Highest Good Network software Team Manager, leading a small team responsible for creating the front-end pages and backend components of the new Building Management Dashboard.

Kaixiang “Kevin” Gu – Fullstack Software Developer: Kaixiang has 5 years experience as a STEM teacher. He taught programming and drone courses for over 500 students. After that, he became a self-taught developer, focusing on building meaningful, high-quality projects with a desire to make a positive impact on society and our future. Passionate about programming and developing great things all the time, Kaixiang joined the One Community team and worked on the Highest Good Network Software where he helped to maintain and update software.

Kamil Gajownik – Industrial/Product Designer: Kamil is an Industrial Design (ID) graduate and former Design Engineer with experience in product design all the way through to manufacturing. He has demonstrated success working in fast-paced environments and on complex projects requiring efficient and effective solutions to challenging problems. With a focus on creating meaningful and impactful designs, Kamil prioritizes the user and their needs. Similarly, with a sustainability mindset he designs to make the world a better place for the people that live in it. While a member of the One Community team, Kamil helped develop the Duplicable City Center dormer by creating assembly instructions and a cost analysis.

Karl Harris – Architectural Technology Graduate, Drafter and Designer: Karl is the owner/operator of Harris Design & Technology Services, holds a degree in Computer Aided Drafting and Design from ITT Technical Institute, and is also an Architectural Technology graduate from the Baker College of Flint. Sharing One Community’s values of world change and sustainability, Karl has dedicated his life to expanding his education and experience so he can assist in rebuilding the infrastructure of fallen urban areas like Detroit, the town he grew up in. His goal is to help redevelop urban life through refurbishing the entire socio-economic infrastructure of cities like this through sustainable design, promoting business development, and leadership. With a commitment to building designs that possess both aesthetic beauty and functionality, Karl assisted One Community with the initial architectural illustration, presentation design, drafting, and paper to CAD conversions for the Duplicable City Center.

Karthik Madhusuthenan Pillai – Mechanical Engineer: Karthik is a mechanical engineering graduate from The University of Texas at Dallas, specializing in 3D CAD modeling, finite element analysis (FEA), project management, and new product development. As a member of the One Community team, he contributes to key design projects, including the Earthbag Village 4-Dome Cluster Roof design and the Vermiculture Toilet designs. In the Four Dome Cluster Roof project, Karthik is responsible for the complete design of the roof’s structural framing. He applies mechanical engineering principles to ensure the system can withstand various loads, using detailed FEA to evaluate load-bearing capacity, stress concentration, deformation, and material performance. This analysis allows him to identify potential weak points and optimize the design for durability and safety. For the Vermiculture Toilet project, Karthik is converting an existing structure into a unistrut-based system. He performs thorough structural analysis on the modified design, assessing improvements in reliability and scalability. His work also extends to engineering an efficient waste disposal mechanism that is easy to replicate for wider adoption. His focus is on creating a simplified system that integrates seamlessly into the overall design, prioritizing structural integrity, user convenience, and low manufacturing complexity. Across both projects, Karthik leverages his expertise in mechanical design, material science, and iterative FEA to refine and validate the final designs, ensuring they meet necessary performance standards and are ready for practical implementation.

Kaung Htet Myat – Software Engineer: Kaung came to the United States from Myanmar to study computer science in 2018. He graduated from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. With 4 years of academic experience, he has worked on various projects implementing reinforcement learning models and web development. From learning web development tools and building small projects, Kaung has experience with MERN stack development too. While a volunteer software engineer, Kaung helped the One Community team with software design for open source Highest Good Network project and time tracking software.

Kaushik Malikireddy – Software Developer: Kaushik is a seasoned software developer with nearly five years of experience. He believes in the power of teamwork and is always ready to assist his colleagues, fostering a collaborative environment that enhances collective learning. As a proficient Full Stack Developer, Kaushik excels in various frameworks, including MERN. He has a keen eye for identifying and resolving bugs promptly, ensuring smooth and efficient project execution. Passionate about continuous learning and experimenting with new technologies, and while a member of the One Community Highest Good Network team, he completed over 100 PR reviews, demonstrating his meticulousness in maintaining high-quality, straightforward code. Kaushik also successfully integrated Gen AI to simplify weekly report generation, allowing users to generate reports effortlessly with just a click.

Kevin Shields – Software Engineer: Kevin is a Southern California native who grew up in Orange County. He spent several years working as a QA tester for different companies. During the Covid pandemic, he decided to devote his free time into a career transition to full stack development. He loves technology and programming, and his other passions include: hiking, traveling, craft beer, the beach, and playing a lot of board games. While a member of the One Community team, Kevin helped with the Highest Good Network software.

Kim Braman – Apiary/Beekeeping Expert: Kim is a 5th generation beekeeper. At it’s peak, Kim and her father ran a 400-hive bee business emphasizing honey and beeswax production and sales for local food co-ops. Kim and her father also transported hives to local apple orchards and cranberry bogs. One of Kim’s favorite quotes by John Muir is, “when we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the universe.” Today, Kim’s main focus is sustainable beekeeping practices on a smaller scale (10 hives) with an emphasis on queen rearing, helping to reestablish the honeybee population so humanity doesn’t “unhitch” this essential foundation of our food supply. In addition to beekeeping, Kim also has a passion for growing native plants, aquaponics, and writing children’s poetry and short stories about things in Nature. While a One Community Consultant, Kim helped answer questions One Community had about our beekeeping and apiary setup.

Kimya Azadmard – Mechanical Engineer, EIT, CPD, LEED GA: Kimya received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Oregon State University and later moved down to California. His career has been diverse, beginning in HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection for Residential and Commercial and Retail, and then advancing to Industrial, Transportation, Entertainment, Education, Justice, and Hospitality projects. Now he has over 25 years of experience with specialization expertise in Plumbing/Piping system design. Kimya is very self-motivated and loves the challenge of new roles like organizing new departments. He is fluent in the latest versions of AutoCad with past experience and supervisory roles in MicroStation 2D/3D and several projects in REVIT MEP. He’s been involved with sustainable design and has completed multiple LEED projects. Kimya is also a very fit and skilled tennis player with a passion for the outdoors, personal growth, and helping others. While a member of the One Community Team, Kimya wrote the Duplicable City Center plumbing Basis for Design and helped create the AutoCAD file-referencing system and structure used as a template for the complete Duplicable City Center.

Kishan Sivakumar – Software Engineer: Kishan is an inquisitive person with a deep interest in technology, with a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from the University of California, Riverside. He has hands-on experience in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and software development, with a strong background in implementing and analyzing complex algorithms. He is also a car enthusiast and formula 1 fan. As a member of the One Community team working on the Highest Good Network software, Kishan has helped with management. He has also leveraged his skills in search engine optimization and contributes to help achieve innovative and sustainable technological solutions.

Kivia Sugiarto – Sustainability Manager: Kivia is a passion-driven sustainability professional with interests in waste management, circular economy, carbon neutrality, and corporate sustainability. Having recently completed her Master’s degree in Sustainability Management from Columbia University, Kivia is in her early stages of her career and is looking forward to creating tangible impact in the field. While a One Community team member, Kivia helped with the research and the writing process for the open source “Addressing Non-recyclables” report and tutorial.

Ksenia Akimov – Plumbing Engineer: Ksenia is a Mechanical Engineer with 8+ years of experience designing complex plumbing, water supply and drainage systems for commercial, residential and military projects. She has expertise in internal and external portable, firefighting, water recycling supply systems and sanitary, industrial, storm drainage solutions. She also has experience with multi-family residential, large scale retail, manufacturing and education projects. While a member of the One Community team, Ksenia helped with the initial plumbing designs for the Duplicable City Center.

Kurtis Ivey – Full Stack Developer: Kurtis is an experienced software developer who specializes in constructing highly interactive, robust, scalable, and maintainable web applications on both the front and backend. Alongside his development work, Kurtis is also a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor, sharing his expertise in the martial art. With a strong passion for problem-solving, continuous learning, and the discipline of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kurtis embraces new challenges and actively seeks collaborative projects to further expand his skills and knowledge. He’s doing this on the One Community team as a member of the Highest Good Network software development team.

Khushboo Parmar – Project Management Professional (PMP): Khushboo is an entrepreneur turned project manager. She has over 7 years of sales and customer success experience, complemented by over 1 year in event coordination. As a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), she excels in planning, executing, and overseeing projects with high organization and attention to detail. Her expertise includes managing client relationships, driving operational efficiency, and leading teams effectively. Her experience spans diverse sectors such as non-profit, healthcare, sustainable living, and retail, where she leverages her startup experience to deliver innovative solutions and strategic insights for high-impact projects. As a member of One Community team, Khushboo is currently managing the teams that are completing the Earthbag Village 4-dome home interior plumbing, electrical, and roofing plan. 

KyoSook Shin “ Software Engineer: KyoSook is a software engineer with over 10 years of experience in embedded systems and full-stack web development, working across both big tech firms and small-sized companies. After graduating from Yonsei University, KyoSook specialized in real-time device drivers and kernels. Operating systems and communication stack layers are her playground, C/C++ is her second language next to her native tongue, and she utilizes statistical methods for optimum software development processes. KyoSook is enthusiastic about broadening her software skills, including full-stack development, artificial intelligence, parallel computing, and algorithmic efficiency for performance-oriented software programming. Starting in August 2024, she will be pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She also holds certificates for Six Sigma Master Black Belt and ISTQB. While a member of the Highest Good Network software team at One Community, KyoSook developed the TimeLogger functionality.

Kyrene Flores – Software Engineer: Kyrene brings over three years of diverse web development experience to the table. A dedicated team player, she thrives in collaborative environments, working closely with development teams to create intuitive and functional applications. As a member of the One Community Front-End Development team, Kyrene has effectively troubleshooted and debugged numerous React components, redesigning functionality to enhance both user experience and site performance of the Highest Good Network software. Her passion for Front End development drives her to continually elevate the quality of her work.

Lam (Dave) T. Nguyen – Mechanical Engineer: Dave is a self-motivated recent graduate of the ABET-accredited Bachelor degree of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Aerospace Engineering. He is especially interested in a world of innovation that is evolving with intelligent, efficient, and secure technology. With this passion, he eagerly utilizes his education and skills to participate in work experiences that forward the realization of such a world. While a member of the One Community team, Dave applied his engineering knowledge and dedication to help complete the energy analysis needs for our large-scale solar farm sizing.

Lawrence Chua – Full Stack Software Developer: A recent Computer Science degree Graduate from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona and Software Engineer, Lawrence joined the team with over 9 months of software engineering experience across numerous project types. He specialized in the Node.js web technology stack while having other skills in website development and mobile application development such as native Java, Kotlin Android development, cross-platform mobile development such as React Native, and the Ruby on Rails web technology stack. He believes in creating valuable software solutions that are practical, user-friendly, and impactful. While a member of the One Community team, Lawrence contributed by developing and reviewing the open source Highest Good Network software.

Leon Zhuang – Software Engineer: Leon is a computer science Masters of Engineering student at Cornell University with a strong passion for building robust, scalable, and maintainable software systems. As a member of the One Community team, Leon made a significant contribution to the open-source Highest Good Network software’s ability to share just how global our team really is. He did this by laying the initial foundations and functionality for an interactive map that showcases/visualizes the whole planet and city locations of each of the volunteers who have been entered into the software as contributors to our project.

Lin Khant Htel – Software Developer: Lin holds a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and is confident in contributing to the organization with his problem-solving and teamwork skills. He has a strong interest in software engineering, full stack development, project management, AI, and machine learning. Lin enjoys learning new skills and cutting-edge technologies in his free time. He demonstrated his skills by delivering multiple projects using technologies in React.js, Next.js, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, and SQL. As a member of the Highest Good Network software team, Lin has been actively involved in the development of the Highest Good Network software by performing unit testing and implementing user-friendly interfaces.

Lin Xu – Mechanical Engineer: Lin Xu received his Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Southern California. Being a good auto engineer is his lifelong goal. To realize his ambition, he has been training himself from various aspects including AutoCAD, 3D modelling with Solidworks, FEA with Abacus and dynamic simulation with Matlab. He is also a member of USC Racing Formula SAE team which designs, constructs, tests, and races high performance race cars. He believes his education background has provided him a solid platform for future engineering practice. Knowing the importance of sustainability and desiring to make a contribution to clean energy and sustainable community, Lin joined the One Community team and helped to finish the 2nd generation Vermiculture Eco-bathroom Designs.

Lindy Rzonca – Sustainability Analyst: Lindy is passionate about our planet and the people on it. As a graduate from UC Berkeley with a B.S in Society & Environment, this passion has propelled her through her educational and professional life. She is currently working on developing sustainable living solutions as a Sustainability Analyst at LIM Living. And while a member of the One Community team, Lindy helped by conducting research and writing the final content for the sustainable flooring tutorial. She also helped research sustainable non-recyclable waste processing.

Logeshwari Renu – Software Engineer: With over 8 years of experience, Logeshwari excels in Angular, React, .NET, and MS SQL Server. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Production Engineering from the Madras Institute of Technology, Anna University. Logeshwari has successfully developed numerous Responsive Web Apps, managing the application development lifecycle and deploying to GCP cloud servers via CI/CD Tekton pipelines. Her notable work includes pilot projects for Geo Reference Asset Mapping of Government Water Supply Schemes using Google and Bing Maps. She has demonstrated her proficiency by creating complex T-SQL queries, including stored procedures, functions, views, and triggers in PostgreSQL. Logeshwari is an expert in developing optimized RESTful APIs using Node.js and MongoDB/ PostgreSQL, ensuring efficient data exchange with real-time data. As a dedicated contributor to the One Community Highest Good Network software, she has made significant contributions to the Permission Management, Team Location search and user profile pages. She efficiently handles hotfixes and has reviewed over 60 Pull Requests, ensuring high code quality and seamless integration. Logeshwari’s robust technical skills, dedication to excellence, and collaborative nature make her an invaluable asset to any team.

Lorenzo Zjalarre – Physicist and Energy Efficiency Expert: After having completed 4-years of education at the USAF Academy in Colorado Springs, Lorenzo first started as a physicist in support of NASA Space Shuttle missions at Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX; later continuing his government work as a nuclear remediation consultant for the Environmental Protection Agency at Rocky Flats, CO. Taking this experience to the next level, Lorenzo has spent the last 4 years studying all forms of alternative energy with specific interest in the more exotic technologies where he knows the potential exists to completely eliminate the use of fossil fuels. For over a year, Lorenzo was helpful to leading the alternative energy development aspect of One Community with the shared vision of creating a complete city that pioneers and showcases the most cutting edge sustainable energy technologies of our time.

Lotus Design Pros – Interior Design Professionals: Lotus Design Pros is a luxury interior design and home staging firm based in Los Angeles, California. CEO and CID Tanya Griffin has led the design team for more than 20 years, creating custom solutions and building a portfolio that includes both residential and commercial projects while specializing in kitchen and bath designs. Notable philanthropic projects include Another Look Foundation in partnership with My Friends House Los Angeles and my Friends House Atlanta, a home renovation project that services the disenfranchised in the downtown Los Angeles (Skid Row area) and the greater Atlanta Area. Lotus Design Pros also spearhead Brunchin’ With the Experts (Instagram), a local networking brunch held monthly in the Greater Los Angeles area with the intention of highlighting local business owners and entrepreneurs. They additionally operate Lotus Design Pro Academy, offering a three day crash course and certification in interior decorating, 3D drawing, and Home Staging. As members of the One Community team, Lotus Design Pros are led the complete interior design of the Duplicable City Center^®.

Loza Ayehutsega – Civil Engineer/Assistant Civil Engineer: Loza is a Civil Engineer specializing in Risk Mitigation and Site Engineering. She holds a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering and brings two years of experience in engineering construction. With a strong background in the industry, Loza is highly motivated and progress-focused. She is a skilled Risk Analyst and Civil and Environmental Engineer, well-versed in best practices, risk mitigation strategies, Emergency Management, safety requirements, and documentation. Her track record demonstrates initiative, dependability, and a deep understanding of risk mitigation, safety engineering, emergency management, and technical aspects. As a member of the One Community team, Loza has helped review the Net-zero Bathroom and Earthbag Village water catchment designs and is now helping with the disaster preparation and mitigation aspects of the Open Source DIY Earth Dam Design & Construction for Water Retention, Pond & Lake Creation webpage.

Lu Wang – Software Engineer: Lu is a software engineer specializing in PR reviews and test writing. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for quality assurance, Lu has made important contributions to the team’s codebase by reviewing and enhancing code quality through PR reviews. Additionally, Lu has played a key role in ensuring the reliability and functionality of the team’s software by writing comprehensive test suites. Lu’s dedication to ensuring the team’s code meets high standards of excellence has been instrumental in delivering robust and reliable code for the open source Highest Good Network software.

Lucas Emanuel Souza Silva – Software Engineer: Lucas is a driven and ambitious software developer with a passion for technology and mathematics. He has been studying these subjects since his teenage years, gaining experience in various programming languages and tools. Constantly seeking new challenges and opportunities to learn and grow, Lucas specializes in React and Next, with a strong understanding of React’s component-based architecture and Next’s ability to build server-side rendered applications. He is also proficient in Python, Node.js, MongoDB, and MySQL, and has developed complex applications, including REST APIs and intricate business logic implementations. Lucas is familiar with Agile and Scrum methodologies and thrives in collaborative environments. Throughout his career, he consistently delivers high-quality code, meeting the needs of clients and users, while remaining passionate about learning, staying up-to-date with the latest developments in the field, and always eager to embrace new challenges. While a member of the One Community team, he helped develop the open source Highest Good Network software.

Lucas Tsutsui da Silva – 4th-year Computer Engineering Student: Lucas is an undergraduate Computer Engineering student at the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, in Brazil. He recently studied at Portland State University as a grantee of the Brazil Scientific Mobility Program. Lucas has taken many courses that were focused on embedded systems and has developed practical projects in which he could work with both high-level and low-level programming for this type of application. He also worked on a research project developing a sensor node for a wireless sensor network to monitor a farm field. Lucas also has experience with programming and assembling robots. For example, in 2012, he was part of the team from his university that won an award for third place in the Latin American Robotics Competition (the IEEE Standard Educational Kits category). Moreover, he has a strong background with programming and algorithms and a passion for programming challenges. Since the beginning of his undergraduate program, he has been participating in programming contests at his university and, in 2013, he got an opportunity to participate in the ACM-ICPC (South America Brazil Region) Brazil Finals. Lucas believes that computer systems are here to make life easier, optimize our tasks, and an important piece in helping us build a better world. Lucas originally started with One Community as a member of the 2015 Brazilian intern team and then helped to develop the control systems component of the Duplicable City Center and each of the seven village models.

Lucile Tronczyk – Full Stack Web Developer and former Archive Researcher in the Film Industry: Lucile combines over 10 years of professional expertise in fast-paced environments and complex projects, where she consistently delivered efficient and effective solutions to challenging problems. She joined the One Community team during a recent transition to full stack software development, and was fueled by a strong desire to embrace fresh challenges and expand her knowledge. Joining as an entry-level developer, Lucile contributed to the maintenance, debugging, and development of the Highest Good Network software.

Lucy Lu – Accountant: Lucy is an accountant specializing in financial reporting and managerial accounting, with accounting work experiences in non-profit organizations and multinational corporations. She loves accounting, finance and literature, and she has a background of education and experience in both of these two areas. She holds master’s degrees in both Accounting and Journalism and has been serving as a volunteer in several non-profit organizations located in China and the USA since 2005. She is also a freelancer for magazines. While a One Community consultant, Lucy helped design the second half of the open source Highest Good Economics and Taxes components of One Community.

Luis Arevalo – Software Engineer and Team Manager: Luis possesses more than two years of software development expertise, spanning various web applications. His track record shines through as he excels in dynamic work settings and thrives on intricate projects, consistently delivering efficient and effective solutions to intricate challenges. His commitment to resource optimization, achieving more with less, and advocating for sustainability in both resource and infrastructure utilization underscores his dedication to making a positive impact on the environment and the economy. As part of the One Community team, Luis is a Highest Good Network software team manager and has helped with debugging and creation of copy-to-clipboard functionalities that help with weekly managerial duties.

Luis Manuel Dominguez – Research Engineer: Luis received his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at Washington State University. He has experience working in clean energy with regards to cryogenic hydrogen generation. His past projects ranged from designing a hydrogen detection and ventilation system, to creating a vibration damping structure for a mobile hydrogen generation unit. Luis has a passion for tackling challenging and novel engineering problems and hopes to continue his work in sustainable energy to accelerate the path towards a cleaner planet. While a part of One Community team, he helped with the PV Solar energy designs to create a solar microgrid that provides clean reliable energy as part of the Highest Good Energy component. Contributing to this, Luis finished up the designs for maximizing the energy efficiency of the City Center Eco-spa.

Malav Patel – Software Engineer: With a Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology Solutions from Humber College, Malav is passionate about computers and has a diverse technical skill set that includes web and database development, software development, Cloud computing, and artificial intelligence. Throughout his academic and professional journey, he has developed a strong foundation in software design and development, with expertise in a variety of programming languages including Python, C/C++, and Java. Malav specializes in the MERN stack, including MongoDB, Express, React, and Node.js, with proficiency in TypeScript. He is cloud enthusiast with an AWS Developer Associate Certificate. While a member of the One Community team, Malav helped to develop the open source Highest Good Network software code base, implementing new functionalities, fixing bugs and being a reviewer of Pull Requests.

Marcus Nguyen – Civil Engineering Student: Marcus is currently studying at California Baptist University in Riverside and is working towards graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. Growing up, he always enjoyed traveling and working on unique projects. Over the years, Marcus has done many group projects which gave him the opportunity to grow his communication and teamwork abilities. With the skills he’s been developing throughout his learning experiences, Marcus is excited to one day apply his knowledge towards the field of engineering for construction in the world. While a member of One Community team, Marcus conducted research and lab testing for aircrete and stabilized earth as another building material for sustainable homes.

Marilyn Nzegwu – Chef and Culinary Consultant: Marilyn has over 5 years of culinary experience as a Sous Shef, Head Chef, and Restaurant Manager. She has proven knowledge of food sanitation and safety, menu development, and plating and food presentation. Being in an industry that thrives on perfection, her attention to detail has been a significant contributor to her success as a culinary professional, and she enjoys leveraging these skills to successfully contribute to the culinary growth and development of a company. While a One community volunteer, Marilyn worked on recipe development and menu planning as part of the Highest Good food component and Transition Kitchen rollout process.

Masasa Thapelo – Software Developer: Masasa has 3 years of experience working with React and JavaScript, developing multiple web platforms in the process. He has demonstrated success in working in a fast-paced environment and has experience interning for Google, where he was able to develop some Google Cloud components using TypeScript. He is a very driven individual and is always hungry and eager to learn each day to become a better version of himself, and this transcends to the teams he becomes a part of. While a member of the One Community team, he was part of the Highest Good Network software team. Masasa was tasked with handling the UI for the applications to address the appearance of the components. He also worked on permissions and was able to successfully develop the “create badge only” permission to restrict users’ access to the application feature for creating badges.

Dr. Matt Marturano – Naturopathic Doctor and Holistic Recruiter: Dr. Matt is a nutrition and digestive health expert with a special interest in microbiome research and the internal ecosystem. He is currently developing a holistic model for comprehensive digestive health called The COHERENT Method. Along with his wife, Angela, he also operates a holistic recruitment service currently focused in the natural products industry and integrative/functional medicine. While a member of the One Community team, Matt helped create the nutritional foundation and outlines for the Food Self-sufficiency Transition Plan to ensure that One Community residents have access to sustainable and nutritionally-complete meals.

Maya Callahan – Sustainability Researcher and Webpage Editor: Maya will be completing her final year at Arizona State University and will graduate with a B.S. in Biology and Society and a Studio Art minor in 2022. Maya found a passion for sustainability and the environment while progressing through her college career. By changing the focus of her major from neurobiology, physiology, and behavior to biology and society, she was able to learn about bioethics, history and philosophy of science, and science communication, all of which have been applicable to her work with One Community. After completing multiple papers regarding the previously mentioned topics and an undergraduate research project, Maya also acquired excellent writing and research skills that she put to use for One Community. During her volunteer time with us, she assisted in research for finding the most sustainable materials, as well as edited and proofread web pages that were incomplete and/or under construction. More specifically for the Open Source Permaculture Design webpage, Most Sustainable Lightbulbs and Light Bulb Companies, and the EV Integration Solar Farm Battery Analysis page.

Meg West – Landscape Architect, LEED AP, Permaculturalist, and Green Building Instructor: Meg is a licensed Landscape Architect whose work is dedicated to merging aesthetics and function. Her genuine passion for sustainable design informs every aspect of her work. She owns Meg West Design and hosts “Garden Wise Television Santa Barbara County,” a public access TV show about sustainable gardening. Meg is also an instructor at UCSB extension, where she teaches Fire Smart Landscaping, Native and Edible Plants, and Sustainable Landscape Design. Meg’s dream is to live in an eco-village community near her home in Santa Barbara and sees helping One Community create the open source blueprints for such a community as supportive of this dream and her commitment to a sustainable planet for all. To this end, Meg shared her expertise and helped One Community with our site planning, the Duplicable City Center central pool and hot tub design, and she also pledged to join us for a couple weeks to further share her experience once we are on the property.

Megan Morelli – Fundraising Acquisition and Research: Megan has over 10 years of business development experience. She has consistently exceeded her sales and outreach targets at every company she has worked with. Her approach involves thoroughly understanding the goals, missions, and challenges of potential prospects/funders, which enabled her to create tailored solutions for how One Community can support its objectives. Megan is deeply passionate about fostering a sustainable and community-focused world for humanity. While a member of One Community, Megan developed grant proposal templates, found several individuals and organizations that align with One Community’s vision, cultivated relationships with potential funders, and worked on building a fundraising team to help with this mission.

Meenakshi Velayutham ” Sustainability Associate: Meenakshi is an engineer with several years of professional experience in the Software Industry. She has also obtained a certification from UCSD in the areas of sustainable business practices. She brings a unique set of strong analytical, technical and purpose-driven skills, and has experience working in global, collaborative project teams. Meenakshi is passionate about sustainability and has worked on projects involving food security, packaging reduction and eco plastics, and carbon footprint reduction in communities. She also focused her studies on triple bottom line and B-Corp organizations that are involved with recycling and regeneration. She believes in efficiency with regards to use of resources, doing more with less, and contributing to sustainability with resources and infrastructure as a path to having both a positive impact on the environment and the economy. While a member of the One Community team, Meenakshi was involved in supporting the core team with various workflow processes related to administration, web design and business plan cost analysis, and with review, analysis and content management of One Community’s various deliverables and publications.

Meet Padhiar ” Software Engineer: Meet is a result-oriented individual with a background in Software Engineering. With a Master’s in Information Technology from the University of Texas at Dallas, he is equipped with a strong foundational knowledge of web development and programming in general. He has worked on projects that involved developing and automating reporting solutions for clients using Python, C#, and SQL. While a member of One Community, Meet worked on developing new features for the Highest Good Network open-source project, using ReactJS and Node, as well as performing functional and unit testing of these features.

Michael Juma – Environmental Planning and Management Professional: Michael has over 5 years of experience in research and data analysis, focusing on environmental and socio-economic programs. He aims to provide sustainable solutions to community challenges through research, participatory mapping approaches, and advocacy, with close attention to national and international laws, policies, organizational standards, and protocols. He excels in teamwork and timely delivery of projects, with high flexibility and adaptability to changes. As a member of One Community’s Administration Team, Michael has effectively contributed by providing feedback to teams, conducting blog and SEO reviews, performing weekly webpage updates, and guiding other contributors on projects such as the Permaculture GIS Project and Climate Battery.

Miguelcloid Reniva – Software Developer: Miguelcloid is a dedicated software developer who brought to the team one year of professional experience and holds a degree in Computer Science: Game Design from the University of California, Santa Cruz. He has a commitment to delivering high-quality code and is dedicated to creating efficient and impactful solutions. While a member of the One Community team, Miguelcloid contributed his skills and expertise to further the development of One Community’s open source Highest Good Network software. He contributed to the implementation of several new software features and has resolved various software bugs within this software. Miguelcloid also worked on developing the second phase of the One Community project, working on new webpages, frontend and backend design, and resolving bug fixes.

Min Sun – Software Engineer: Min is a passionate software engineer with a strong foundation in computer science and a track record of implementing innovative solutions. He is pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Science from Northeastern University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Penn State University. Min’s expertise spans multiple programming languages, databases, web technologies, and AI/ML, enabling him to tackle complex software challenges efficiently. He excels at architecting scalable solutions, optimizing code performance, and collaborating effectively within development teams to deliver high-quality software products. As a member of the One Community Highest Good Network team, Min is contributing to the Dashboard component, reviewing pull requests, and working as a manager of a development team.

Mingqian Chen ” Software Engineer: Mingqian is a recent graduate of Tufts University, and holds a master’s degree in Computer Science, specializing in quantum machine learning theory. She also earned a master’s in Physics, bringing a strong background in data analysis. Previously, Mingqian worked as a full stack software engineer in a dynamic SaaS environment, where she developed database systems, user authentication systems, and interactive data visualizations, along with implementing responsive UI elements. While a member of the One Community team, Mingqian contributed to the development of the Highest Good Network software, where she enhanced the frontend application.

Mohammad Abbas – Software Engineer: Mohammad is an aspiring Software Engineer, currently pursuing a Postgraduate Certificate in Software Development at Humber College, with an expected graduation in August 2024. Despite his academic standing, he actively specializes in the MERN stack, including MongoDB, Express, React, and Node.js, with proficiency in Next.js and TypeScript. His primary skills also span ASP.NET, Python, C#, Java, and various databases like SQL Server, MySQL, and PostgreSQL. As a member of the One Community team, Mohammad has provided valuable insights as he’s gained practical experience. He has furthered his grasp of software engineering principles with PR reviews, feature development, and unit testing while helping with the development of the Highest Good Network software.

Mounica Dingari – MERN Stack Developer: Mounica is a passionate and experienced MERN stack developer with a strong love for building web applications that leave a mark on the digital landscape. She’s on the lookout for emerging web development trends and technologies. She has collaborated with cross-functional teams to design, develop and deploy web applications using MERN stack and analyzed business requirements to translate functional requirements into technical requirements and developed web applications using MongoDB, Express, React.js/Redux and Node.js (MERN stack). In her free time, she enjoys contributing to open-source projects, attending tech meetups, and experimenting with new frameworks to expand her skill set and belief in the power of continuous learning and improvement. While a member of the One Community team, Mounica contributed to the project’s features and development of the Highest Good Network project.

Mrudula Chavali – Software Team Administrator and Data Analyst: Mrudula brings over 2 years of technical experience and 1 year of management expertise to diverse projects. Driven by a commitment to sustainability, She focuses on bringing together technology, administration and humanity, maximizing resource efficiency and time management; she focuses on contributing to projects that positively impact both the environment and the economy and excels in fast-paced and time-constraint environments, delivering efficient solutions to complex challenges. In her role as a member of One Community, Mrudula manages the Highest Good Network software team and software PR/frontend testing. She conducts interviews as a part of the hiring team and thoroughly reviews and refines technical open-source documentation of various sustainable projects to ensure precision, clarity, and quality.

Nahiyan Ahmed – Full Stack Software Developer: Nahiyan is a dedicated professional who recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in computer science. His passion for creating reliable and efficient software has been evident throughout his career. At Nanotronics, he contributed significantly by developing an application that streamlined the setup process for machines, enhancing efficiency and client satisfaction. With a strong focus on web development, Nahiyan joined One Community as a Full Stack Software Developer working on the Highest Good Network software. His expertise in identifying and resolving bugs, coupled with his knack for making impactful improvements, has made him a valuable asset to the team. Notably, he spearheaded a major project to implement dark mode, demonstrating his commitment to enhancing user experience and staying at the forefront of industry trends.

Nancy Gabriela Interiano Mónchez – Graphic and Web Designer: Nancy has over 10 years of Graphic and Web designer experience across a diversity of project types and a degree in Graphic Design from UDB at San Salvador, El Salvador, C.A. She has successfully worked in re-styling and interpreting concepts through graphic elements and different styles. Nancy believes in the power of images and composition to convey strong messages and support sustainability, demonstrating that this field is as useful in the nonprofit and global-change sector as it is in more traditional commercial settings. While a member of the One Community team, Nancy helped to re-style previous social media posts, bio and announcements elements.

Nida Zaki – Full Stack Developer: Nida is a Full Stack Developer with a broad range of expertise spanning frontend and backend technologies. Proficient in WordPress, Angular, React, Java, C#, and Python and driven by her passion for ever-evolving technology, Nida’s ability to work across various tech stacks makes her a versatile developer. Always on the lookout for the latest trends and developments, she enthusiastically welcomes opportunities to learn and incorporate technologies into her work. Her careful attention to detail extends across all aspects of her work, ensuring well designed solutions, resulting in seamless and user-centered experiences. While a member of the One Community team, Nida helped develop the open source Highest Good Network project and time tracking software.

Jieying “Mercy” Cai – Sustainability and Climate Policy Researcher: Jieying received her Master of Public Affairs with a concentration in climate policy from Brown University and a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University. She has a genuine interest and rich research experience in market-based approaches to climate change mitigation and adaptation. As an ex United Nations intern, Jieying is an advocate for climate justice and she believes the Sustainable Development Goals and Net-Zero Goals should be achieved through inclusive climate action, action that tackles climate change and eradicates poverty and inequality as well. While a member of the One Community team, Jieying helped with research on the Best community-based solutions for waste-to-energy conversion of non-recyclables and other sustainability topics.

Michael Hagler – Project Manager, Senior Graphic Designer and Artist, and Experienced Builder: Michael is a senior graphic designer, artist, project manager and educator with over 18 years agency experience in consumer product, publishing, web, e-commerce, marketing and advertising design (click for portfolio). He is a former design instructor and graduate of Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, and is passionate about sustainable architecture building and architectural design. He also has a BFA in Fine Art from University of California. While a member of the One Community team, Michael managed the ongoing development and maintenance of the 7 Villages Book, creation of all the One Community icons, creation of the color templates for each of the 7 villages, designed the foundational structure and layout for the Murphy Bed assembly instruction book, created all the One Community letterhead and business card designs, helped with graphics throughout the site, and more. 

Michael Kowalski – Software Engineering Professional: Michael has spent his whole life taking everything imaginable apart and discovering how they work. This has ranged from doorknobs and electronics, engines, instruments, to computer software. Over time, computer programming became his specialty and profession, including completion of a BS degree with honors as a game developer. Choosing to study game development because he believes it’s applicable and growing in every industry including aerospace, chemical, medical, training, military, entertainment, automobiles, etc., he currently works through IBM as a contractor to companies such as the US Army, TSA, Sprint, Electrolux, DTE Energy, Boing, and more. In his free time, Michael enjoys maintaining Ubuntu servers and writing bash scripts to help simplify every day development. While a One Community volunteer, Michael helped by applying his 3D modeling and rendering skills to produce improved real-to-life renders of the Earthbag Village (Pod 1) and Recycled Materials Village (Pod 6).

Michael Tori – Teacher: Michael is a high school mathematics teacher in Philadelphia, where he was born and raised. As the son of two teachers, he comes from a background where education and continuous learning were paramount. When he was younger, Michael was a student ambassador for People to People and traveled to over 20 countries with them. This allowed him at an early age to experience diverse cultures from across the world. Michael attended college at Pennsylvania State University and majored in Communications and Kinesiology. Soon after graduating, he moved to Tempe, Arizona and lived there for 2 years before returning to Philadelphia to become a teacher. Michael has a Masters in Secondary Education and skills in teaching, classroom management, and leading teams. While a member of the One Community team, Michael helped finish the Transition Food Self-sufficiency Plan.

Michaela Silva – Licensed Architect: Michaela has over 10 years of experience as a project architect, designer and project manager. She has dedicated her career to working on multi-family residential and mixed-use projects. Michaela firmly believes in the beauty and importance of sustainability in the built environment and is excited to join the One Community team, where she can merge her passions for both architecture and sustainability. As a member of the One Community team, Michaela is working on the 4-dome earthbag village single family home design, where she has helped translate the vision into reality.

Miguel Fernandes – Full-stack Developer: Miguel is a Portuguese web developer based in New York state. He came to the United States in 2019 to go to college and play tennis. Miguel graduated in December of 2021 with a degree in Computer Science. He is passionate about contributing with his knowledge and learning from/with others. As a member of the One Community team, Miguel helped develop the Highest Good Network software, mostly with code refactoring, fixing bugs, and creating new features, both on the frontend and on the backend.

Mihaela “Michelle” Pinzaru – MS in Information Technology: Mihaela is an interior designer and architectural drafter with an IT and academic background. She’s been teaching programming to students for 9 years, but was also passionate about everything related to architecture. She started learning architectural drafting by modeling alongside her mother, an architect, at the early age of 15. Since then, she participated in hundreds of projects in the Republic of Moldova, from measurements on the site, to the final rendering, both for residential and commercial buildings. The last 3 years she worked as an interior 3D modeler. Coming from a crowded city, she believes that humankind needs a mind shift towards living in harmony with nature. While working on the One Community team, Mihaela helped finish the 2nd-generation Tree House Village designs.

Mike Creedy – Earthbuilder, Electrical Engineer, and Commercial Mushroom Farmer: Mike was born in Wales and immigrated to Namibia when he was 7 years old. After leaving school he apprenticed as an electrician at De Beers diamond mines followed by a four year electrical engineering college degree in South Africa and two more years at Cape Town university enrolled in the electrical field again. He then joined a commercial mushroom farm and spent 6 years there working up to farm manager before returning to De Beers on the engineering side. 5 years later he moved back to his senior school town and spent 10 years in the position of city electrical engineer. Mike immigrated to Florida in 1996 and took up citizenship five years later. In 2011 Mike started building a dome home and, thanks to all the engineering background, was able to do all the work in-house. Mike is passionate about vegetarianism (40 years), hügels, organic veggie home growing, creating biodynamic and colloidal compost, and sustainability in general. Sharing One Community’s values to create and open source share for the benefit of all of humanity, Mike joined the Consultants and Collaborators team and shared the details of his own project.

Mike Hogan – Automation Systems Developer and Business Systems Consultant: Mike has over 35 years of professional experience in the field of automation systems. During his career Mike has provided technical consulting and support for business systems including office automation, manufacturing control systems, data center environmental management systems, back-end servers, networking designs and business processes. In 2012 Mike retired from his 20 year ownership of a medium size consulting company and created his new company Futurehouse Automation Corporation with the focus on sustainable living automation control systems development. Mike developed his first automation system in 1975 consisting of relays and clock motors. As technology advanced Mike has constantly updated his skills and methods used in his automation designs. Over the past 30 years Mike has designed and built 5 generations of automated house systems and hundreds of custom interface circuit boards. His experience with hardware is backed up by extensive knowledge in driver writing, logic programming, user interfaces, multi-tier transactional data services and web service development. While a One Community consultant, Mike helped with One Community’s Control Systems design.

Ming Weng – MS Geography & Environmental Engineering: Ming earned his bachelor’s degrees in Environmental Policy & Planning and Microbiology at UC Davis, and a master’s degree in Geography & Environmental Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. His ultimate career goal is to find a remedy for contaminated aquatic environments in urban regions. Ming feels people should never downplay current issues in global water resources, such as dead zones and drinking water scarcity. With this goal, he is always seeking opportunities that could strengthen his research and communication skills. While a member of the One Community team, Ming helped research the best community-based solutions for waste-to-energy conversion of non-recyclables.

Mohammad Almuzaial – Bachelor in Architectural Engineering and Master of Science in Civil Engineering: Mohammad earned his master’s degree from USC and is a LEED GA and has 4 years of experience in the construction industry as a construction project engineer. While a member of the One Community team, Mohammad helped finish the landscaping, walkways, drainage, and other civil engineering details for the Aquapini and Walipini structures.

Narek Tsaturyan – Software Engineer: Narek is a Software Engineer professional in Southern California specializing in full-stack web development. He’s a founder of “Code n’ Coffee”, a coding meetup group in Glendale, CA and has worked on many projects using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ReactJS, and NodeJS. Narek has also built websites using server-less technology such as NextJS, Gatsby and graphQL APIs. While a member of One Community, Narek contributed to the development of the Highest Good Network application.

Nathalia Mesquita Carnevalli – Full-stack software developer: Nathalia has a profound passion for technology that began in her childhood and led her to pursue a degree in computer science, eventually launching her career as a programmer. She possesses expertise in Agile Methods, particularly Scrum, and is proficient in technologies such as React.js, Node.js, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Tailwind, and MongoDB, a skill she has honed while working at One Community helping develop the open-source Highest Good Network software. Nathalia consistently delivered high-quality code that meets user needs, while remaining enthusiastic about learning and embracing new challenges, and has resolved various application bugs and implemented new functionalities across both the frontend and backend.

Nathan Hoffman – Software Engineer: Nathan has over a year of experience as a Software Engineer. He has a background in Computer Science and Engineering with a Bachelor of Science from University of California, Davis. Nathan is a skilled full-stack developer with experience creating responsive websites for projects using JavaScript (React and Node.js). He has experience with AWS and Python for machine learning and data science, including classification using Bayesian analysis and neural networks. Nathan is a member of the One Community team helping develop the open source Highest Good Network application.

Navneeth Krishna M – Full Stack Engineer and Team Manager: Navneeth is an enthusiastic problem solver, ML Researcher, and Adventurer with an M.S. in Computer Engineering from NYU Tandon School of Engineering and a year of professional software engineering experience. He is a collaborative team player who thrives in leadership roles and is always looking for opportunities to grow and learn. He has demonstrated excellence in fast-paced environments, reliable software delivery, and team management. Navneeth has experience in full-stack development with modern front-end frameworks, REST API architectures, database schemas, web scraping, and algorithm design & implementation. While a member of One Community, he worked on the implementation of permissions-based UI rendering and backend processing within the Highest Good Network software. He also worked on managing a team of Software Engineers as a Software Team Manager. You can explore more of Navneeth’s work and journey on his GitHub and Portfolio.

Navya Madiraju – Software Engineer: Navya is a Software Engineer and React.js/MongoDB Full Stack Developer with over 5 years of software experience across multiple projects. She has demonstrated success working in fast-paced environments and on complex projects requiring efficient and effective solutions to challenging problems. While a member of the One Community team, Navya helped with fixing bugs, analyzing the code, and improving and adding functionality to the Highest Good Network software.

Neha Verma – Construction Project Manager and B. Architecture: Neha received her Master’s Degree in Construction Project Management in the United Kingdom and her Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from India. She has 5+ years of experience in Project Management & Design and versatile exposure and experience spanning multi-storied residential/commercial complexes to bungalows, and combined with Project Management skills for Interior Fitout of Corporate/Retail for prestigious clients. Through synchronizing the design team, project management team, and client, Neha uses her expertise to ensure the design is in line with client(s) expectations and within the allocated budget and timeline. This includes Monitoring and Planning of the project & construction phase, i.e activities scoping, estimation, vendor identification/management, project tracking, risk analysis & mitigation, change management to ensure timely delivery of projects, and more. While a member of the One Community team, Neha volunteered for over 10 months helping build and manage the team working on the Duplicable City Center while reviewing, organizing, and helping update the design plans and details.

Nelli Levental” MFA of Graphic Design and College Professor: Nelli is an Artist, Functional Designer, Educator and a proud mom of two mature individuals. She has a diverse background, growing up in the Former Soviet Union, getting an extensive education in Fine Art, continuing into Book Design and, after immigrating to the US, becoming a Graphic Designer specializing in Functional Design. She has experience in teaching Art to both adults and children and Graphic and Architectural Design to College students. Nelli has also enjoyed exploring the world and learning about different cultures, living in Moldova, Russia, and the US and having traveled to France, Spain, Canada and Uganda. She is practicing Sivananda Yoga and likes creatively solving problems. While a One Community Consultant, Nelli helped oversee the development of both the Shipping Container Village (Village #5) and the Earthship Village (Village #6).

Nicolle Coelho – Software Engineer: Nicolle is a frontend engineer with experience building customer-facing web applications using React, JavaScript ES6, TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3. She is dedicated to delivering the best user experience and committed to solving people-centered problems using technology. While a member of the One Community team, Nicolle applied her skills and passions to developing the open-source Highest Good Network project and time tracking software.

Nidhi Galgali – Software Developer: Nidhi, a Master’s graduate in Computer Science from Indiana University Bloomington, leverages her solid foundation in web technologies and quality assurance to ensure sustainable software engineering practices. Nidhi’s background has provided her with a blend of problem-solving skills and technical knowledge. An advocate for agile development, she is passionate about building high-quality, enduring software solutions. While at One Community, Nidhi contributed to the development and refinement of the Highest Good Network Software. She helped with bug resolution and unit test implementation to ensure the software’s stability and functionality.

Niketha Anand – Software Engineer: Niketha pursued her Masters in Computer Science at Northeastern University. She comes with 2.5 years of experience working as a software engineer. She is proficient in working with ReactJs, Node.js, Java and Javascript. Niketha has collaborated with cross-functional teams to design, develop and deploy web applications using MERN stack and analyzed business requirements to translate functional requirements into technical requirements, and developed web applications using MongoDB, Express, React.js, Redux and Node.js. As a member of the One Community team, she is working on the Highest Good Network software features and development.

Nikhil Pittala” Software Engineer: Nikhil is a recent graduate from Purdue Fort Wayne with a major in Computer Science. He has strong experience with the MERN stack, developed through various projects during his academic curriculum, and has built full-stack web applications using MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js. This showcases his skills in both front-end and back-end development, along with a solid grasp of web application architecture, database management, and API development. As a member of the One Community Highest Good Network team, Nikhil has actively contributed to the development of a team management tool, specifically working on the badge functions in the dashboard component. He has also collaborated on and reviewed numerous pull requests, ensuring the smooth integration of contributions.

Nithesh Narayanan – Tech Lead: Nithesh is a full-stack developer and Tech Lead with 11 years of proven experience in software development, design, best practices and team mentoring. He has successfully delivered multiple projects and products using cutting edge technologies in Front End (React.js, Javascript, Typescript), Back End (C#, .Net, python, Node), Database (SQL, Mongo) and Cloud Services (Azure and AWS). While a member of the One Community software team, Nithesh helped lead the development of the next-generation React.js Highest Good Network software.

Noor Qureshi – Insurance Researcher: Noor is currently an undergrad at Cornell University studying Biological sciences with a minor in business on a pre-med track. While a member of the One Community team, Noor helped research and compare the best health insurance options. She believes in understanding the roots of health insurance in order to provide an efficient and sustainable insurance plan. Her research helped provide the best solution for One Community and other medium-sized organizations seeking collaborative health insurance implementation for uninsured groups of people and families willing to cooperatively work together and/or pool their resources and buying power to save money.

Obeda Andrilalaina Velonjatovo – Software Developer: Obeda graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in computer science from San Jose State University. His passion lies in web development, and he aspires to use his software development skills to make a positive and meaningful impact in the world. Obeda has contributed to various projects, including an e-commerce platform named OSD for office supplies and the Go Split Android application designed to facilitate bill splitting. He believes it’s important to use resources wisely, do more with less, and support sustainability to positively impact both the environment and the economy. While a member of the One Community Team, Obeda helped implement new features and address bugs in the Highest Good Network software.

Olawunmi “Ola” Ijisesan – Administrative and Management Support: Ola completed her studies at Prairie State College, earning an Associate Degree in Business with a minor in Economics. While raising her children as a stay-at-home mom, she actively volunteered with various non-profit groups, spanning religious, charitable, and educational domains. Throughout these phases, she dedicated herself to enhancing adaptable skills that would prove valuable in her upcoming professional endeavors. With an unwavering enthusiasm for learning, Ola consistently seizes every chance to acquire new knowledge. Her upcoming goal involves pursuing a master’s degree, driven by a penchant for exploring novel avenues and a fervent desire to embrace fresh challenges. As a member of One Community, Ola is helping with top-level leadership and review on the Management/Administrative team.

Olayinka “Yinka” Omole – Recipe Reviewer and Data Entry Assistant: Yinka is a food and nutrition lover. She has an interest in attaining knowledge about food, nutrition and recipes and a background in public health with some experience in data entry. Yinka is also passionate about helping others. For this reason, she was very interested in being part of One Community. As a member of the team, her position at the organization was recipe reviewer and data entry assistant for the complete Transition Kitchen and Food Self-sufficiency Plan. Yinka helped to check that all recipe ingredients were part of the master list, completed the initial cost analysis research for all ingredients on that list, and completed recipe data entry and review.

Oleksandr Riazantsev – Software Developer: Oleksandr, as a former athlete and fitness coach, brings a wealth of dedication, hard work, and collaborative spirit to the field of software development. Specializing in JavaScript, React and NodeJS, he is committed to delivering top-notch results in every project he takes on. With a strong foundation in programming principles and an insatiable appetite for learning, Oleksandr continuously seeks opportunities to enhance his skills and keep pace with industry advancements. He excels in crafting user-friendly and responsive web applications that prioritize exceptional user experiences. Drawing from his background as an athlete and coach, Oleksandr applies invaluable skills in goal setting, time management, and effective communication to his development work. These attributes empower him to efficiently manage projects and foster productive collaboration. While a member of the One Community team, Oleksandr successfully contributed to the project, tackling some of our most urgent bug fixes, implementing design changes, and optimizing dashboard team hierarchies to ensure project success throughout the open source Highest Good Network software.

Olena Danykh ” Software Engineer/Front End Developer: Olena is a dedicated and innovative Front End Developer with over 2 years of software development experience. She successfully completed the Full-Stack Coding Bootcamp and has since worked as a Full-Stack Developer, honing her skills in both front-end and back-end technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Express, React, and Node.js. While she initially engaged extensively in both ends, her current focus is primarily on the Front End, specializing in React and Angular. With a diverse portfolio, she has contributed to projects such as a Machine Learning Platform, a Quote Generating App for an insurance company, and several personal apps. Additionally, she takes pride in being a co-creator of Trinity, a VS Code extension designed for the Neo4j graph database. While a member of the One Community team, Olena contributed to the development of the open-source Highest Good Network software.

Olga Yudkin – Software Engineer: An English teacher and a student recruitment specialist in the past, Olga took a leap and decided to venture into a career in software development in 2022. She received training as a full-stack software engineer at an immersive coding boot camp. With over 1 year of experience in the industry, her passion lies in crafting responsive applications with Javascript and React, as well as exploring the possibilities of Node.js. Her favorite aspect of software development is the opportunity to perpetually learn new things. When Olga is not coding, she loves to spend time with her family, practice yoga and meditation, bake sourdough bread, and sing in a choir. While a member of the One Community Team, Olga  helped develop the Highest Good Network software.

Olusola Akinbode – Full Stack Software Developer: Olusola “Sola” is a software engineering graduate with over 8 years’ experience in mechanical engineering and project management in the energy industry. He is proficient in multiple programming languages and frameworks such as Java, Python, JavaScript, node.js, Spring Boot, React.js, Angular, MySQL and MongoDB and a full-Stack enthusiast with strong analytical, coding and communication skills. He’s also a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Based in Calgary Alberta, Sola loves to code, play the bass guitar and connect with people. While a member of the One Community team, Olusola helped create the open source Highest Good Network software.

Oluyomi “Yomi” Sanyaolu – Mechanical Engineering Graduate and Technical Writer: Yomi is an ambitious and hardworking Mechanical Engineering graduate looking to make a positive impact on society. His strengths include complex problem solving, working as part of a team, communicating effectively with others, analysing data, and technical writing. Interests include sports, technology, and personal growth. While a member of the One Community team, Yomi helped write the content for the Earthbag Engineering page, researched and helped write the content for the Hydro Energy, Sustainable Roadways, Walkways, and Related Landscaping pages, and several of the Best Small and Large-scale Community Paper Recycling, Reuse, and Repurposing Options pages.

Oruba Rabie – Ph.D, PE, Civil Engineer: Oruba attended college in Birzeit, Palestine and received her Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering, she then moved to the US where she received both her Master’s and Doctoral degrees from New Jersey Institute of Technology with an emphasis on structural engineering. Her dissertation title was “Damage Assessment of Reinforced Concrete Columns Subjected to Blast Loads” and she has also published four papers in the same field at the ASCE/SEI, IMECE, and ASME. Oruba is a Certified Professional Engineer in the state of California and is skilled in ANSYS APDL, LS-DYNA, STAAP PRO, SAP2000, and AUTOCAD. Oruba loves volunteering at humanitarian projects and started an initiative in Palestine for rehabilitation of existing houses of needy families, where engineering students and engineers raise funds, build, rehabilitate, and furnish homes of needy families in a timely manner. While a One Community volunteer, Oruba helped with the development of the structural engineering plans for the Duplicable City Center.

Oz Czerski – Oz is an attorney licensed in the state of California specializing in the fields of intellectual property and entertainment law, working primarily with the musicians, artists, and film-makers of tomorrow. In addition to his years of legal experience working in all different media from film to print to video games and the internet, Oz has the unique distinction of having produced over 20 independent films and has even worked for a number of notable film companies, including Fox 2000 films, a division of 20^th Century Fox, and the film-makers of Oscar-winning “Juno” (2007). Further, he has studied economic modeling and business forecasting under the Nobel Prize winning team of Chapman University’s Economic Science Institute. His knowledge and experience of artistic and business processes in media production make him uniquely positioned to give consistent, reliable, and sound advice in nearly any arena of the entertainment industry. While a One Community team member, Oz was a foundational consultant on the intellectual property elements of our legal documents and helped file our initial copyright and trademark documents. He also wrote the Open Source and Copyright Tutorial, Open Source and Trademarking Tutorial, and the initial Open Source Patents Tutorial.

Paige Allison Donatelli – Graphic Design Artist and Champion for Positive Change on Social Media. In 2014, Paige created a social media platform to spread positive change called Namaste Living in a Material World. Through this platform she shares positive change content and creates artful images with inspirational quotes utilizing her self-taught graphic design skills. Paige is passionate about spreading the Highest Good for All mentality and sharing resources to help individuals live with compassion for themselves, their fellow sentient beings, and their planet. While a One Community volunteer, Paige helped create a broad diversity of graphics used throughout One Community’s websites and social media. Follow Paige’s work and Namaste Living in a Material world on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, or visit her site at www.namasteliving.org.

Palak Gosalia – Software Engineer: Palak is a budding engineer who recently completed her Master’s degree. She is a young woman in tech and has demonstrated her ability to contribute effectively to software development projects. With an innate enthusiasm for tackling new challenges, Palak actively seeks opportunities to refine her skills and share the knowledge she has acquired. While a member of One Community, Palak reviewed numerous pull requests and gained a comprehensive understanding of our codebase. Furthermore, she created unit test cases for various front-end components, showcasing her commitment to ensuring the robustness and reliability of our  Highest Good Network software.

Pallavi Samaiya – Tech Consultant and Researcher: Pallavi has 2 years experience in tech consulting with one of the Big Four Firms. As a graduate of Polymer Science and Chemical Technology, she wishes to work towards a cleaner environment with sustainable practices. This led her to utilize her undergrad knowledge and volunteer as a researcher for recyclable plastics. This resonates closely with her undergraduate knowledge and her passion for upcycling trash items. She is also a member of the Precious Plastic Community. While a member of the One Community Team, Pallavi helped research solutions to sustainably disposing of non-recyclables. This supports her desire for a cleaner Planet Earth and feasible business models supporting sustainability.

Papia Sharmin – Full Stack Developer: Papia is a Full Stack Developer with a strong focus on building optimized and scalable projects using React.js and Next.js. With a natural aptitude for learning, Papia easily adapts to emerging technologies and stays up to date with the latest industry trends. She approaches every task with determination, strives for perfection while delivering projects on time, and excels in problem-solving and debugging, tackling challenges with a methodical approach to find effective solutions. With a comprehensive skill set encompassing HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, React.js, Next.js, and Testing, Papia possesses a solid foundation in Full Stack Development. While on One Community team, she contributed as a developer working on the open source Highest Good Network.

Parth Rasu Kamla Jangid – MERN Stack Developer: ‹â€¹Parth, a computer science graduate from the University of Southern California (May 2024), has gained significant experience as a full-stack web and mobile application developer by working for startups, manufacturing firms, and mid-scale educational institutions. He possesses a strong understanding and hands-on knowledge of backend systems (leveraging Node.js and Spring Framework) and cloud platforms (Google Cloud and AWS). At One Community Global, he contributes as a member of the open-source Highest Good Network backend software team, having reviewed more than 40 pull requests for both backend and frontend repositories, developed 30+ unit and integration tests, and assisted peers in troubleshooting and resolving backend errors.

Pavan Swaroop Lebakula – Software Engineer: Pavan is an innovative Software Engineer with over 4 years of experience, passionate about solving complex problems and creating impactful solutions. He has a proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deliver cutting-edge products and services. Pavan is open-minded and eager to learn new technologies, leveraging them to their full potential in order to drive efficiency and innovation. As a member of the One Community team, Pavan is working on the Highest Good Network app and has reviewed numerous PRs, provided insightful improvements, and is currently focused on resolving UI bugs.

Peterson Rodrigues Dos Santos – Full stack Developer: Currently pursuing a degree in Software Engineering at Estácio College, Peterson utilizes technologies such as React, Bootstrap, Node.js, and Express. He has acquired proficiency in these tools through Danki Code courses, an online platform, as well as practical projects including YouTube, Instagram, and Google Drive clones. As a member of the One Community team, Peterson is contributing to the development of both the front-end and back-end of the open source Highest Good Network software.

Philip Bogaerts – Structural Window Designer: Philip has a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from KU Lueven. He has worked for almost 3 years as a Regional Technical Advisor for Guardian Industries, a world leader in glass manufacturing. In terms of structural/thermal glass design and performance, he was the main person responsible for all projects in Belgium, The Netherlands and Luxembourg. The main focus was on these three countries, however he also worked on several other projects in different locations around the world. Philip manages multiple priorities effectively, solves problems by making clear analysis, and keeps composure during stressful situations. While a member of the One Community team, Philip helped research and evaluate the best possible glass and door products and companies for the project.

Philip Gill ” Interior Designer and Furniture Designer: Philip operates Philip Gill Design and has a Master of Interior Architecture (M. Int. Arch) from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, (Cal Poly Pomona) and a Professional Certificate in Interior Design from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Extension. He is an Allied Member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and the winner of the ASID Foundation’s first David Barrett Memorial Award, a scholarship given to interior design students pursuing careers in traditional and classical interior design. He is also a member of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art and the American Society of Architectural Illustrators (ASAI). While a One Community consultant, Philip created the space plans, interiors, and furniture designs for One Community’s Earthbag Village.

Philo Jewett – Web Designer & Photoshop Expert, Videographer, Internet Marketer, and Education Designer/Teacher: Philo has a diversity of experience in artistic creation, marketing and teaching that provides him a unique and effective approach to situations and challenges in his environment. He has spent many years as an entrepreneur, doing everything from operating his own taco stand to facilitating multiple teams of individuals in different online network marketing opportunities. Philo volunteered with One Community for 4 years (2 years as a pioneer) doing web design and Photoshop work on the education and food programs, as well as the entirety of the One Community website. The highlights of his contribution are the 52 Educational Lesson Plans, the 8 Educational Molecules, the One Community Website icons, and the Pipe Furniture Page.

Phu Nguyen – Software Developer: Phu graduated from Texas State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. He is interested in Web Development, Mobile Development and Data Structures and Algorithms. Phu started to learn about coding after he read “Cracking the Python – Introduction to Computer Programming” by his high school alumni. One of Phu’s hobbies is cooking and he would love to become a master chef in the US. While a member of the One Community Team, Phu developed the reports functionality and helped with debugging of the Highest Good Network software web application.

Prabhath Ekanayake – Electrical Engineering Assistant: Prabhath is a former Aerospace Test Engineer who changed his career path into electrical engineering. He has earned the EIT- electrical and computer license issued by the Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists in the state of California. He has demonstrated success working in fast-paced environments and on complex projects requiring efficient and effective solutions to challenging problems. He believes in efficiency with regards to using resources, doing more with less, and contributing to sustainability with resources and infrastructure as a path to having both a positive impact on the environment and the economy. While a member of the One Community team, Prabhath helped research and write the initial Grid-Tie Energy Infrastructure Plan for our solar microgrid designs.

Prabhjot Singh – Fullstack Software Engineer: Prabh is a proactive self-taught developer with 4 years of experience in front-end development. He uses React and Next.js. Prabh is also teaching web development on youtube in his native language (Punjabi) to help people to learn. He enjoys giving his time to a worthy cause and, while a member of the One Community team, was on the management team helping develop the Highest Good Network software.

Prashanth Gowri Shankar Uppudi – Project Management Professional: With over 5 years of dynamic experience, Prashanth excels in his role as Project Management Professional. Holding a Master’s in Project Management from Northeastern University, he is an active PMI member, continually advancing project excellence. His expertise in Agile and Scrum methodologies, along with tools like JIRA and Trello, ensures seamless project execution. His work has driven significant projects at Cognizant and advanced research in ophthalmological imaging. Passionate about sustainability, he transforms resource management into impactful environmental and economic benefits. While a member of the One Community team, Prashanth helped create the Highest Good Network (HGN) User Manual, a vital guide enhancing user experience and platform efficiency.

Prathik Jain – Prathik holds a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology. He is highly analytical and has a keen interest in fluid dynamics. Pratik has developed good skills in 3D modeling (Solidworks, Creo and AutoCAD) and performing CFD analysis in Python. In his free time, he is passionate about the outdoors and enjoys activities like walking, running, and hiking. While a member of One Community team, Prathik helped design and analyze the safest and best hub connector for the Duplicable City Center.

Priti Kothari – Information Technology Enthusiast: Priti has a Masters degree in Computer Science from Wayne State University in Detroit, US and a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from MSU in India. She also has 20+ years of professional experience in the field of Information Technology and has worked at GE, Chrysler, Chrysler Financials, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Delphi, and Ally Financials. Priti is passionate about information technology and how technology advances can be leveraged to improve human life. Her expertise lies in managing projects and programs of large scale, Software Development Life Cycle and methodologies, and programming. Priti is passionate about global change and creating a better world, and helped the One Community team by working on the Highest Good Network software.

Priyanka Singh – Software Developer: Priyanka is an experienced software developer passionate about developing and supporting applications for mobile, web, and desktop users. She is proud to be a part of One Community as she believes that a sustainable living and conserving resources is the only way to save the earth for our future generations. While a member of the One Community team, Priayanka helped with the design and development of the Highest Good Network collaborative software.

Qiuheng Xu – Landscape Designer: Qiuheng graduated from the University of Virginia Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) program. During the past few years, she has participated in several different types and phases of projects through both school and intern experiences. Through these, Qiuheng was able to get hands on with residential projects, civil engineering, urban planning, and habitat design. She also has some web design experience. Qiuheng believes landscape should be part of daily life because what we are building are living environments. While a member of the One Community team, Qiuheng helped with both internal and external visualization and walkthrough of the Duplicable City Center the Aquapini & Walipini structures.

Rachan Rao – Engineering Project Manager: Rachan has 5 years of experience in the aerospace industry in both the design and Manufacturing sectors, with extensive experience leading high-budget engineering projects in the mechanical and aerospace sectors, ensuring strict adherence to industry standards for top-tier organizations. He is an expert in applying project management methodologies, including Lean and continuous improvement principles, to drive operational efficiency, optimize processes, and consistently deliver high-quality engineering solutions on time and within budget. Additionally, he has worked on Aircraft development projects like the Genjet Rajas, a business jet aircraft, and the design modification of Airbus A350. At One Community, Rachan is helping develop the project charter for the Highest Good Energy project and is managing engineers to ensure the completion of the Duplicable City Center structural analysis.

Rachna Malav – Data Analyst & Management Assistant: Rachna has 1+ years of data analytics experience working in SaaS start-ups and nonprofits. She has demonstrated success working in fast-paced environments and on complex projects requiring effective solutions to aid in data-driven decision-making. She believes in the power of data-driven decision-making with a touch of intuition. As a member of the One Community team, Rachna has helped the volunteer community grow by aiding the hiring process and implementing SEO strategies on 20+ blogs.

Radhieka Nagpal – Technology Analyst and Climate Change Enthusiast: Radhieka has over a year of experience working in tech consulting for one of the Big 4 firms and has received several awards during her tenure. While professionally rewarding, her passion for sustainability and its potential to have a positive impact on the environment, economy and human lives led her to exploring career opportunities as a climate change consultant. Radhieka wishes to utilize and promote the existence of sustainable alternatives to help reduce the global carbon footprint, especially by large scale industries. In the future, she wishes to be in a position to advise governments and organizations on the best sustainable practices. While a member of the One Community team, Radhieka followed her passion and desire to help reduce the global carbon footprint by helping develop the Most Sustainable Building Materials: Carpet, Flooring, Wood, Etc. tutorial.

Raj Patel – Mechanical Engineer: Raj is a graduate with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. With the knowledge he gained from his degree, Raj seeks to help change the world by making it a better place for everyone to live. In his opinion, this is the best part of engineering and he joined the One Community team because our project resonates with his personal beliefs and desire for making a difference. While a member of the One Community team, Raj helped to solve the challenges of designing and using SolidWorks to test a DIY-replicable solution for connecting all the beams of the Duplicable City Center.

Rajasri “RJ” Janaki Raman – React/MongoDB full stack developer: RJ is a software specialist with 5 years of experience in Java and related technologies. She has demonstrated success working in dynamic projects and with customers from across the globe. A quick learner and passionate about technology, RJ joined the One Community team to apply and further her skills. While working with us she was a manager of Phase 2 of the Highest Good Network software, and helped with various bugs and additional functionality for finishing Phase 1.

Ram Shrivatsav – Business Analyst – Ram joined One Community with over three years of professional experience in the field of Customer data analytics. Bridging the gap between the world of stakeholders and key insights, he has managed to carve out a sweet spot being the mix of both worlds. Strongly believing in giving back to the community and an inclination towards volunteering, Ram joined our team from a desire to extend his services in a vibrant community. While with One Community, he was a part of the Administration Team helping with volunteer team management and SEO optimization.

Ramakrishna Aruva – Software Developer: Ramakrishna is a software engineer with over 2 years of experience, specializing in technologies such as Angular, TypeScript, Java Spring Boot, Redis, MySQL, and WebSocket. Currently, he is a master’s graduate student at Southern Methodist University. Ramakrishna has honed his expertise in developing optimized APIs using Node.js, Express.js, and GraphQL, and has been involved in creating micro frontends using module federation. He is also adept at developing single-page applications with React and Redux. As a dedicated member of the One Community Highest Good Network software, Ramakrishna has made significant contributions to the team’s summary dashboard and weekly summary reports page. He has handled critical hotfixes efficiently and is actively involved in reviewing 5 to 7 new pull requests (PRs) every week, ensuring high code quality and smooth integration of contributions. Ramakrishna’s strong technical skills, commitment to excellence, and collaborative approach make him a valuable asset to any team.

Ramya Ramasamy – Full Stack Developer: Ramya is a passionate individual aiming to become a skilled full-stack developer, with prior experience in Test Automation. Beginning her career as a quality assurance engineer, Ramya gradually transitioned into Test Automation due to her ability to identify areas for improvement in established practices and her keen interest in programming. Working as an automation engineer helped Ramya discover her love for problem-solving and creating things. Taking a break from the industry, she pursued and graduated recently from the Computer Science graduate program at IU Bloomington, specializing in Algorithms, Software Development, and Distributed Computing. She thrives in dynamic environments that constantly evolve and push her boundaries. Her goal is to work with modern web development frameworks, databases, and contribute to a team that tackles the various challenges associated with them. As a member of the One Community team, Ramya is helping with debugging and the development of the open source Highest Good Network software.

Ramya Vudi – Bachelor’s Electrical & Electronics Engineering and Certified Engineer in Training: Ramya received her Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the renowned engineering school, Vellore Institute of Technology, India. Now she is a Master of Science Student in Electric Power at University of Southern California, Los Angeles and a Certified Engineer In Training by the state of California. Coming from a family of power engineers, Ramya grew up understanding the power industry and its challenges. As an undergrad, she developed a passion for power systems; learning all she could about power system technology. This led to work experience with natural gas and coal power plant networks, conducting various case studies on these networks, and realizing that these sources of power are definitely economical and efficient but not reliable as they are exhaustible. Working towards producing “greener electricity” became an obvious next step and Ramya moved to one of the hubs of renewable energy, California. Now she brings awareness about the value of sustainable living as the President of the Energy Club at USC, organizing guest lectures, field trips, workshops, etc. While a member of the One Community team, Ramya brought her knowledge and passion for innovative solutions to the challenges of renewable energy and helped with the research and design of the Duplicable City Center electrical, Solar Energy Microgrid Setup and Maintenance tutorial, and control and automation tie-in specifics.

Dr. Randie Gottlieb – Transformational Educator: Randie is the head of UnityWorks, an international diversity training firm; co-founder of the Mona Foundation, supporting grassroots educational initiatives around the world; and adjunct professor of Multicultural Education at Heritage University on the Yakama Nation Reservation. She holds degrees in education from Cal State, Boston University and Harvard. Believing that unity is one of the overarching needs of our time, and after work and travel in over 30 countries, Randie saw an urgent need for easy-to-use materials to teach the values of diversity and the benefits of unity. This led to writing her book, Teaching Unity, and the development of a series of workshops and courses on unity in diversity and overcoming prejudice (here’s an example). Randie and One Community share a desire to create a paradigm shift from the widespread view that we are separate races, from entrenched prejudices passed down from previous generations, from the prevailing notion of us and them, to the recognition that we are one human race. With this shared vision, Randie donated her book to One Community and we will be integrating her teaching’s and exercises into the curriculum of the Education for Life Program to help teach these shared values and promote Randie’s amazing book and how to teach and share diversity and unity.

Ranran Zhang – Architectural Designer/Planner and LEED AG: Ranran graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, with a Master of Science in Design degree. With 7 years of academic experience, she is a creative architectural designer and proficient in architectural design software. As a LEED GA, Ranran is interested in green buildings and hopes to become a LEED AP in the future. While a member of the One Community team, Ranran helped with video walkthrough and design updates for the Duplicable City Center.

Ratna Meena Shivakumar – Data Analyst: Ratna has over 3 years of professional experience in data science, analytics and software development, coupled with a Master’s degree in Information Systems from Boston University. Beyond her technical expertise, Ratna is a passionate classical dancer, hockey player, and a mandala artist, and has held leadership roles, including serving as Vice President of the Great Minds club, where she managed a team of 200+ students. She finds joy in solving problems and has a natural drive to achieve goals. Within One Community, as a part of Admin and Analytical team, she has contributed to hiring candidates and implementing successful Search Engine Optimization strategies for One Community’s blogs, demonstrating her adaptability, strategic thinking, and dedication to supporting the organization’s mission with her distinctive blend of business acumen, technological expertise, and creative talents.

Raul Effting – Front-End Web Developer: Raul is a Front-end Web Developer specializing in React. He trained through the Rocketseat’s Explorer and Ignite boot camps and, even though he’s been studying programming for just over two years, has already developed more than 30 personal and study projects. He also has expertise in TypeScript, React Native, Node.js, Git, SQL and MongoDB. While a member of the One Community Highest Good Network software Team, Raul helped manage and mentor all new members of the PR Review Team while also applying his skills to debugging and developing new functionalities.

Ray Lee – Multimedia Designer: Ray is a Graphic Designer, Video Editor, and Web Developer based in Los Angeles, CA. His past employers and clients include: Monster, Xerox, RadioShack, Deloitte, H&R Block, Winnebago, Hyundai, Kawasaki, Bank of America, Disney, SeaWorld, and MTV. Ray’s skills are self-taught. He’s originally from Hawaii and moved to Los Angeles after high school to attend UCLA. His favorite movie is Barry Lyndon by Stanley Kubrick. Ray’s favorite genre of music is Techno and House (former DJ), and his favorite food is anything that tastes good. He’s a great friend of the digital world and is not afraid of AI taking over.

Renan Dantas – Mechanical Engineer and Process Piping Drafting Student: Renan has his Bachelor’s of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the Universidade Federal Fluminense, Rio de Janeiro Brazil and is currently pursuing a Process Piping Drafting certificate at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Renan won a scholarship from the Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP) to participate in a 4-month exchange program at York University in Toronto, Canada, which motivated him to move to Canada looking for new challenges and personal and professional growth. Renan has over 3 years experience working as Project Engineer/Field Engineer in Brazil and over seven years using AutoCAD software for academic and professional purposes. He is a big fan of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking and surfing, all of which contribute to his interest in the environment and conservation issues. As a Christian, he believes that we must bear fruit and make a positive difference in the world every day and Renan has spent his whole life volunteering for different causes ranging from sorting food donations, to a peer tutoring program designed to assist low-income students. As an AutoCAD Designer and Drafter, Renan helped One Community with the the Duplicable City Center.

Renan Luiz Santiago Martins César – Full-stack Developer: Renan has been doing programming projects since 2021, both front-end and back-end. With a lot of effort and dedication, seeking daily to improve his programming, he built all the projects in his portfolio. While a member of the One Community team, Renan was a key support member for other less-experienced software team members, helping with issues on Azure, and helped to fix bugs within the Highest Good Network badges component. 

Renetta (Rene) Aprahamian – Blogger and Website Designer: Rene has an AA in Marketing with a Minor in Business specializing in the apparel industry. She has over 15 years of experience as a website designer and blogger maintaining eight different blogs. As a Jane of All Trades, Rene’s 30-year work history includes a diversity of customer service positions including Library Circulation Assistant, Personnel Secretary, Retail Manager, Cosmetologist, Schematics Designer, Filmmaker, Video Editor and Author. Blogging, website design, Home School Teacher, and persistent online student of various topics including Computer Programming and French have been in addition to this. While a member of the One Community team, Rene volunteered weekly for over 2 years helping with research, brainstorming and web design for the Highest Good Housing and Highest Good Education sections. An excellent example of over 40 hours of Rene’s work and research is the Open Source Water-saving Shower Heads page.

Rhea Wu – Full-Stack Software Engineer: Rhea boasts a robust background in full-stack engineering, accumulating over 4 years of hands-on experience across diverse tech projects. She has a proven track record of thriving in fast-paced development environments, tackling intricate challenges, and delivering efficient and effective solutions. While a member of the One Community team, Rhea was instrumental in crafting comprehensive technical roadmaps and executing full-stack development plans for Phase 2 of the open source Highest Good Network software.

Ricardo Carrillo – Design Consultant and Principal of Acumen Industries: Ricardo’s focus is Mechanical and Structural Engineering specializing in shell, spaceframe, dome and structural glazing elements for building enclosures, overhead structures, and building envelope solutions. As a Principal Consultant at Acumen Industries, Ricardo brings his 20 years of experience from a variety of construction fields, including Petroleum, Water Processing, Industrial Storage, and Architectural. His work includes experience in consulting, manufacturing, construction, engineering, design, testing, sales development, and on-site supervision. Project types include refineries, material processing facilities, airports, museums, private residential, public facilities, stadia, and custom structural systems. Ricardo’s expertise includes the design of aluminum structures, modular structural systems, and the analysis of performance-based systems including fabric, cable systems and shell structures. His interests also include the practice of health giving methods, education, and independent living strategies.While a One Community volunteer, Ricardo helped with the initial structural design calculations and details of the Duplicable City Center.

Rick Ruggles – Swimming Pool Consultant: Rick has been in the pool and spa industry for over 14 years. He currently teaches classes for Hayward Pool Products to pool professionals on how to install, use, maintain, and repair dozens of types of pool/spa equipment. Rick is also an instructor for the National Swimming Pool Foundation and The Foundation for Pool and Spa Industry Education. He holds many certifications, including Certified Pool Operator, Certified Pool Inspector, Certified Energy Auditor, Certified Aquatic Equipment Installer, and Certified Chemical Automation Technician, as well as a BS degree in International Business. While a One Community consultant, Rick helped the natural pool team spec pool and spa equipment for the Duplicable City Center eco-pool and spa to create the most energy efficient and low-chemical pool possible that still provides totally safe and healthy pool/spa water.

Riddhisha Chitwadgi – Data Analyst and SEO Specialist: Riddhisha is an experienced Data Analyst and SEO Specialist with a strong background in search engine optimization and web analytics. She has a proven track record of improving organic search visibility and optimizing website performance through data-driven strategies. Riddhisha holds a master’s degree in Data Analytics from Northeastern University and has expertise in tools like Python, SQL, and data visualization platforms. Her passion lies in leveraging data to enhance online presence and drive strategic growth. As a member of the One Community team, Riddhisha has significantly contributed to optimizing the website’s search engine performance and improving user engagement metrics.

Rihab Baklouti – Freelance Generalist: Rihab has been on her freelancing journey for 4 years and counting. It all began after her graduation with a 5.3 GPA in the SAE Institute of Dubai with a Bachelor’s degree in Animation, specializing in VFX. Rihab has always had a huge passion with anything creative, with pride and utmost commitment, she has taken up multiple projects that catered to Graphic Design, Video Editing, 3D Modelling, Translation, Social Media Management, Digital Art and Web Design. Hard work, quality over quantity, and communication are the key forms of her work ethics. While a member of the One Community Team, Rihab contributed to developing the graphics of the blog updates and volunteer announcements, as well as the upcoming Transition Food Menu webpage.

Rizwan Syed – Mechanical Engineer: Rizwan holds a Master’s Degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Rutgers University, New Jersey, and a Bachelor’s in Aeronautical Engineering. He brings 3 years of significant experience in the automotive and electric scooter industries, having worked at EV companies such as Rivian, Lucid Motors, and White Fox Scooters. During his tenure, Rizwan has successfully designed, analyzed, and brought meaningful products from initial concept to full-scale production. He is a certified 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS Professional and an active member of the SOLIDWORKS Champions Program. Passionate about using his skills in mechanical design and with a research background in additive manufacturing, Rizwan is committed to designing and developing sustainable technologies that benefit both current and future generations. He excels in 3D CAD modeling, prototyping, and FEA simulations, and has developed strong cross-functional collaboration skills through partnerships with suppliers on multiple product design projects. While a member of the One Community design team, Rizwan applied his skills in SOLIDWORKS, stress analysis, and problem-solving to help complete the DIY human waste processing structure of the Vermiculture Toilet.

Rob Gjerde – Entrepreneur, Promotor, and Swimming Pool and Construction Expert: Rob is the owner and operator of Sorico Design and Consulting and the founder of Earth Day Global. He has over twenty-five years of small business management and music industry experience including an employee team as large as 40 and subcontracting with hundreds. Robs innovative designs and sound business practices have led him to speaking engagements and features in Better Homes & Gardens, a leading US Magazine. While a One Community consultant, and sharing our sustainability goals with a desire to educate people how to use our natural resources in a more responsible respectable and economic manner, Rob completed the initial designs for the Duplicable City Center open source natural pool and eco-hot tub.

Robert Seton – Solar Design Engineer Specializing in Off-grid and Battery Back-up Systems: Robert studied Electrical Engineering at the University of New South Wales in Sydney and has as Masters Degree in Social Ecology from the University of Western Sydney. He has forty years experience in electrical engineering, solar design, training and project management. His talent for design and long held passion for renewable energy systems has made him a leader in the industry. For many years Robert lead a team of engineers at the largest solar distributor in the United States, Soligent. He left that company to create Solar Hybrid Design to focus and apply from his deeply held belief that energy must be sustainable and renewable for everyone if we are to achieve a healthy global future. Robert has designed wonderful projects around the globe including towns in Africa and Mexico, islands in the Caribbean and Pacific, schools in the Philippines and homes throughout the Northern Hemisphere. While a One Community Consultant, Robert helped with the Highest Good energy solar components of both the earthbag village and the Duplicable City Center.

Roberto Contreras – Software Developer: Roberto Contreras, a growing software developer who prides himself in adaptability and coachability, excels in dynamic environments and collaborating with diverse teams. Roberto had work experience in the food industry, working his way up to become a sous chef, before undergoing a career transition that led him to graduate from General Assembly’s software engineering immersive program. This journey has helped him improve his skills and advance as a developer. While at One Community, he demonstrated his expertise in identifying and resolving critical bugs in both the frontend and backend repositories, significantly improving overall system functionality of the open-source Highest Good Network software.

Ron Magpantay – Software Developer: Ron is an aspiring Fullstack Software Engineer that completed a Software Engineering Immersive at General Assembly. He is pivoting from a background in Sales and Administration because of his interests in the tech industry, his desire to solve problems, and he enjoys creating products from start to finish. Ron is a team player and a lifelong learner. While a member of the One Community team, Ron helped with reviewing and approving other people’s code and fixing bugs in the Highest Good Network . 

Ron Payne – HVAC / Thermal Designer, Mechanical Engineer, Advocate for Smaller Living: Ron graduated from Portland State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He first studied at the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point N.Y. after a congressional nomination. He studied and excelled in Marine Systems Engineering before leaving the academy. Ron is a veteran of two wars in two branches of service, the Navy and Army, over an 8-year span. He is adept with machines and has worked in the semiconductor manufacturing industry repairing and maintaining complex equipment. Most recently Ron has returned to his desire to do more design work by working with a large semiconductor manufacturer to help design the HVAC systems for their newest factory. While a One Community volunteer, Ron helped with the planning and mechanical engineering components of the the earthbag village and the Duplicable City Center. He also created the Thermostatic Mixing Valve Tutorial, Sustainable Water Heating Tutorial, and much of the initial designs for the Highest Good Energy rollout.

Ruiqi Liu ” Administrative Assistant: Ruiqi received her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Economics and Policy from the University of California, Berkeley in 2023. She then started her Project Management journey with One Community on the Administrative Team. She has managed complex projects in a fast-paced work environment and efficiently solved a variety of challenging problems. She believes that increasing resource efficiency, doing more with less, and leveraging resources and infrastructure for sustainable development are ways to have a positive impact on the environment and the economy. As a member of the One Community team, she has contributed to the weekly updates posts on the One Community Updates Blog, provided ongoing feedback and support to the volunteer team, and helped with cost analysis for the business plans for One Community’s ongoing projects.

Rushabh Bhavsar – Rushabh is a Boston based mechanical engineer and product designer with a passion for 3D modeling and product development. He completed his master’s from Northeastern University. When designing, Rushabh likes to take inspiration for his designs from day-to-day objects, pop culture, nature and almost anything he can look at and think, “maybe this can be done differently”. Outside of work, he is a huge soccer fan and loves to explore and travel. While a member of the One Community Team, Rushabh helped create the most energy efficient and ecological DIY hot tub for the Duplicable City Center.

Sai Sarath Kumar Alavakonda – Software Developer: Sai is a proficient software developer with expertise in MERN stack technologies and Python. He is also skilled in Git version control and hold a Web Developer Associate certification. As a member of the One Community team, Sai played a key role in developing the Highest Good Network Software and led the development of new features in the Teams UI. These features provide essential team information, enabling managers and leaders to make informed decisions quickly, thereby enhancing overall productivity. He helped actively review and contribute to pull requests, ensuring smooth integrations, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. Committed to continuous learning, Sai is dedicated to refining his skills and contributing to the ongoing development of applications.

Sailavanya Narthu – Software Engineer: Sailavanya is a skilled software engineer with around 2 years of experience specializing in full-stack development and machine learning. She has successfully developed and maintained scalable software applications using the MERN stack and Java for companies like Tata Consultancy Services and open-source projects with One Community. Sai is passionate about building innovative and efficient software solutions, leveraging cloud technologies like AWS and Azure, and continuously improving her skills in software engineering and data science. She actively contributes to various open-source projects and collaborates with global teams to ensure high-quality software delivery. As a member of the One Community team working on the Highest Good Network software, she has contributed significantly to enhancing the Highest Good Network app by implementing new features, managing environments, and adhering to best coding practices.

Said Cavalcante Rodrigues – Full Stack Developer: Said is an autodidact Full Stack Developer with focus in NextJS and React. He is passionate about making web apps and testing weird new tech, always trying to go beyond his current capabilities, because the feeling of conquering something insane is priceless. As a member of the One Community software team working on the Highest Good Network, Said helped fix our ability to import Work Breakdown Structures and helped redesign the timer/clock everyone uses for tracking and inputting time into the software.

Sam Robinson – 3D Designer: Sam has a B.S. in Game Arts & Design from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Ever since she was a 12-years old, she has wanted to become a 3D designer for levels and objects/assets for video games, and maybe someday, bring her own ideas to life. To this day, she is determined to grow as a designer and earn her way into the industry. Sam believes that without sustainability, there would be no balance in the quality of life and the world around it. While a member of the One Community Team, Sam applied her 3D design skills to help with the internal renders for the Tree House Village.

Samarth Urs – Data Analyst and Administrative Assistant: Samarth holds a Master of Science in Computer Information Systems from Boston University. With close to three years of experience working as a data analyst and software QA engineer, Samarth is proficient in Python, SQL, ETL pipelines, Tableau, and Power BI. He is passionate about utilizing data analysis and technology to generate impactful insights and improve organizational efficiency. At One Community, Samarth plays a crucial role in the administrative team by managing PR review team members, tracking their work and time logs, and overseeing project progress. He also contributes to SEO optimization of blog posts, ensuring content is effective and reaches a wider audience.

Samuel Soroaster – Permaculturalist, Sustainable Builder, and PhD in Neurophysiology: Samuel is a multiversed being dedicated to spreading Love and holistic sustainable solutions for the betterment of human civilization and the wellbeing of planet Earth. He believes the root cause of the status quo is due to the collective conditioning of competition and strives to nourish cooperation to make the world a better place. He has a doctorate in Neurophysiology from the University of California, San Francisco and a masters in Biology from the University of Cologne, Germany. He is the founder of Green New World, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting holistic sustainable living solutions and co-founder of the eco-village Nuevo Mundo in Guatemala. Over the years thousands of people have studied sustainable living and permaculture with Samuel as he continues to travel around the world providing courses and workshops. Samuel is a passionate permaculture designer, holistic water systems designer, gardener, architect, carpenter, natural builder, alternative energy designer, Reiki master and astrologer. As a biologist he has spent many years learning from nature which has inspired his ideas and inventions hence his love for biomimicry. While a One Community consultant, Samuel lent his extensive knowledge and experience to water systems and sewage systems design and the components of the Earthbag Village.

Sandhya Adavikolanu – Junior Software Engineer and Data Analyst: Sandhya has over 2 years of experience in software engineering and data analysis, contributing to both front-end and back-end web applications. She has a proven track record in enhancing data processes and integrating complex systems, including a 40% efficiency boost via AWS-Salesforce integration. Proficient in data analysis, API development, and business intelligence visualization, Sandhya is focused on optimizing data processes to support strategic, data-driven decisions. She holds a Master’s degree in Information Technology from Arizona State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University. She is passionate about leveraging her skills to make meaningful contributions to development teams. As a member of the One Community team, Sandhya has developed components in the Highest Good Network Weekly Volunteer Summary Dashboard, enhancing data retrieval speed by 25% and increasing user engagement by 20% through her features and optimizations. Additionally, her code reviews and unit testing efforts have reduced related bugs by 30%, ensuring robust and reliable software performance.

Sandra Sellani – Business Author, Speaker, Consultant, and Vegan Chef: Sandra is a business author, speaker, strategist and consultant with more than 20 years experience in branding and marketing. She is the author of What’s Your BQ? (Brand Quotient®) and creator of the BQ Test, a 40-question diagnostic tool that helps business leaders determine their brand strengths and weaknesses quickly and accurately. Her goal is to simplify and demystify branding by teaching methods that work with any company in any market. She has an Executive MBA from Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA and a Bachelor’s Degree in Music from Misericordia University, Dallas, Pennsylvania. With a passion for animal welfare that began as a child, Sandra has also been a vegetarian for 29 years, and a vegan for the last four. She is a passionate advocate for animal rights and plant-based living. Now trained as a vegan Chef, Sandra has certifications in both Basic and Advanced Raw Cuisine from the Matthew Kenney Culinary Academy in Santa Monica, CA, and a certification in Plant-Based Nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies. While a One Community volunteer, Sandra helped create delicious vegan menus as part of the open source Highest Good food and food transition to sustainability plan.

Sangam Stanczak – Environmental Engineer (Ph.D., P.E.): Sangam, driven by her lifelong passion for making a positive impact on the world and her belief in world peace, dedicated her career in environmental engineering to improving the lives of underprivileged populations. Her work in rural Kenya, where she helped provide clean water through simple sand filters, stood as her greatest contribution. With a natural inclination for efficiency and a holistic perspective, Sangam strived to live a life of love, respect, and fulfillment for all. Actively contributing to One Community for 7 years, Sangam made many significant contributions during this time. She detailed and designed the large scale Consensus governance structure, researched and outlined the hydro power tutorial, phased rollout for One Community, researched and detailed the open-source permaculture, and earth dam construction tutorials, designed a Wetlab for water quality testing, and designed the Earthbag Village greywater purification system. Additionally, Sangam played a vital role in contributing to Highest Good Education program components, particularly the 2-Directional Evaluation and Evolution component.

Sarah Boyd – Civil Engineering Student Researcher: Sarah is a student at California Baptist University (CBU) studying Civil Engineering. She chose Civil Engineering for two reasons. The first reason is her love for national parks. She has visited many throughout the United States and has learned that the world needs to be protected, and its resources used wisely. Her second experience took place during a mission trip to Ensenada, Mexico. While there, she participated in building a house and a school. This experience showed her the importance of construction and how it can be a blessing to people. With her degree, Sarah hopes to pursue a career related to water resources and management. While a member of the One Community team, Sarah helped with the planning, documentation, and problem solving for the 2nd round of aircrete compression testing for the open source “Aircrete Engineering and Research: Compression Testing, Mix Ratios, R-value, and More” page.

Satish Ravindran – Senior Project Engineer: Satish earned his Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M University, College Station in 2009. He has over eight years of experience in the field of energy efficiency and sustainability and now works as a Senior Project Engineer at Willdan Energy Solutions. Satish’s extensive experience in energy efficiency includes energy audits, retro-commissioning studies, and co-generation and design of utility programs. On behalf of energy utilities, he has completed energy-efficiency projects for commercial buildings, educational institutes, K-12 schools, hospitals, and hotels. Satish has also provided technical support to the Department of Energy CHP Southwest Technical Assistance Partnership. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas, a Certified Energy Manager, a project management professional, and a LEED AP. Satish believes in interconnection of spirituality and sustainability and is a firm advocator of food, water, and energy conservation and wants to transform the world from “doing” to “being.” In his free time, Satish is passionate about visiting national and state parks and volunteers for the Isha foundation.In his free time, Satish is passionate about visiting national and state parks and volunteers for the Isha foundation. While a member of the One Community team, Satish helped write the Eco-lighting LEED tutorial and design details of the Highest Good energy components.

Satya Shanthi – Software Engineer: Satya, a Full-Stack Developer, has 3 years of experience specializing in JavaScript, React, Java, and backend technologies like Node.js, Express, and Spring. A strong believer in efficiency and user-centered design, she has developed seamless and efficient web applications, including a personal budget tracker available on GitHub, which helps users effectively manage their finances with an intuitive and easy-to-use interface. Known for a calm and polite demeanor, Satya is always eager to learn new technologies to enhance technical skills, build innovative solutions and deliver scalable, robust applications. Her portfolio, which includes professional experience and all key projects, can be found here. As a member of the One Community team, she has contributed to creating dynamic solutions on Highest Good Network software, focusing on optimizing the layout of the Teams page and addressing responsive design issues to ensure better functionality across different screen sizes.

Satyanna Chris Luken – Montessori Teacher, Author, and Founder of Imagine Wisdom Education: Satyanna Luken is the founder of Imagine Wisdom Education (I-WE), an un-schooling educational model with a twist. She is a trained Montessori, French Immersion, and Yoga Teacher. She is also the author of two books, “I-WE, Imagine Wisdom Education” and “ABC of Conscious Parenting – Agreement Before (and after) Conceiving.” With a passion for teaching, Satyanna’s I-WE empowers students ages 2-27 to discover and share their unique gifts through an evolutionary, mixed-ages, and multi-intelligence educational model incorporating peace practices, compassionate communication, and yoga and mediation as foundations for self-realization, health, and happiness. In the spirit of this, Satyanna is also the founder of the Green Valentines Festival, a festival created to inspire a sustainable living consciousness to her Laguna Beach Community. While a One Community consultant, Satyanna and her I-WE method were major contributors to the development and evolution of the One Community Highest Good Education program early childhood and Ultimate Classroom components.

Saumit Chinchkhandi â€œ Software Engineer and Administrator: Saumit is an experienced software developer with 4 years of industry experience in software engineering and data analytics. Focused on developing high-performance and sustainable solutions, he excels in tackling challenges that push him beyond his comfort zone. He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and is proficient in SQL, Microsoft Azure and AWS cloud services, and BI visualization tools. He is also eager to broaden his skill set by learning web development, including both frontend and backend methodologies, and is gaining valuable exposure to these areas at One Community. As part of the Software Testing and Admin team, Saumit plays a key role in overseeing frontend testing for features developed for the Highest Good Network software and manages the PR review process, ensuring all reviews are thorough and adhere to established standards. He enjoys collaborating with diverse teams and feels that One Community is an ideal environment for his personal and professional growth.

Sav Costabile – Junior Front-end Web Developer: Sav is a self-taught web-developer who has been practicing and learning web development for the past couple of years in their spare time as they work at a local credit union. With their strong foundations in HTML, CSS, and Javascript, Sav is well-equipped to make meaningful contributions to the project. They are excited to be working alongside other developers and are excited to face any challenges that come their way. While a member of the One Community team, they helped develop the Highest Good Network software.

Sayonara Batista de Oliveira –4th-year Architecture and Urban Planning Student: Sayonara is an undergraduate student enrolled in the Brazilian Scientific Mobility Program at Portland State University. In Brazil, she studies at Federal University of Campina Grande. Before starting college, Sayonara took classes to learn how to use AutoCAD, which gave to her a great amount of knowledge about the software. One year later, she had the opportunity to be a teaching assistant at her university where she offered support to other students that were gaining experience with AutoCAD. Always desiring to help, Sayonara participated as a volunteer in the organization of several events in her college. In addition, she was part of a scientific research group about the free spaces of her city, called “Free spaces in Campina Grande: a vista of the landscaping in the city.” Her passion for the environment related to architecture and urbanism became stronger during this research. Sayonara realized that the cities and buildings could act like great agents to modify the spaces and incorporate sustainability in the plans. Living and studying for almost 1 year in Portland, Oregon (one of the most sustainable cities in America) she took many classes related to environmental issues, and saw how great the benefits are for people when the spaces incorporate green infrastructure, and are planned with concern for nature. Sayonara desires to use her architecture and urban planning skills to build better spaces that improve quality of life while preserving the environment for future generations.While a member of the One Community team, Sayonara helped with sustainable construction method research, design, drafting, and rendering for all seven of the sustainable village models.

Scott Howard – Sustainable Building Expert and Architectural Artisan: Scott founded Earthen Hand Natural Building in 2002 to promote cutting edge building technologies through education. He builds and teaches natural building workshops around the world with his most notable achievements including: inspiring thousands of students; a 23 ft earthbag sound dome in Thailand (2004); a 17 ft earthbag dome in Dogon Country, Mali (2009); and a Passive Annual Heat Storage earthbag home in Washinton state (2011). He is currently teaming up with two other designer/builders to create Ecotecture International, to take on larger projects with intent to help people discover healthier and happier living. While a One Community volunteer, Scott offered to share his knowledge and experience as well as offering classes on the property. Check out Scott’s Portfolio Here.

Scott Thomas – Instructor of Architectural Design Drafting and Author: Scott has been a secondary and postsecondary educator for over 22 years. He is the owner and principal building designer of Thomas Design Associates LLC and instructor of architectural design drafting for Shadow Ridge High School, Dysart Unified School District, in Surprise, Arizona. He is a member of the Goodheart-Wilcox Author Team and Co-author of Architecture: Residential Drafting and Design by Clois Kicklighter. Scott is a Master Certified Career and Technical Educator (MCCTE) with the Association for Skilled and Technical Sciences (ASTS), Director Emeritus for the American Design Drafting Association (ADDA), and has led three years of national champions in architectural drafting competitions at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. While a One Community consultant, Scott coordinated the design work of lead drafters Lizz Layman and Joshua Alger who worked on both the Earthbag Village (Pod 1) and the Duplicable City Center.

Shadi Kennedy -Artist and Graphic Designer: After graduating with his BA in Art Practice, Shadi decided he wanted to create visually engaging work that related to the world around us and engaged and interacted with viewers beyond those who just wandered into an art gallery. With this new goal, Shadi went back to University and earned his MA (with Honors) in Graphic Design. Now an accomplished Designer, he specializes in using visual creativity to produce unique, streamlined, and functional designs that make a positive impact on the world around them. While a One Community Graphic Designer, Shadi applied his amazing talent creating final real-to-life renders, descriptive imagery, and publication materials for the Earthbag Village, Tropical Atrium, and Duplicable City Center^®. Shadi also helped create the initial assembly instructions for the Earthbag Village Murphy Bed designs.

Shantanu Kumar – Software Developer: Shantanu Kumar is a dynamic Software Developer with a Master’s in Computer Engineering from New York University and a Bachelor’s in Electrical & Electronics Engineering. His areas of expertise extend from software development and data science to embedded systems. Shantanu’s commitment to innovation is evident in his past experiences, including work as a Graduate Assistant at NYU Impact Innovation Lab, where he worked on medical scanning devices. He also excelled as a Software Developer at Axenet IT Services. Shantanu’s extensive skill set and unwavering enthusiasm for pioneering technology solutions made him an asset to the One Community software team where he worked on the Highest Good Network.

Shaurya Sareen – Administrative Assistant: Shaurya has over 3 years of experience working with the GitHub platform. Fueled by technological advancements, Shaurya brings a unique perspective to the software arena. By intertwining a commitment to community and innovation, he strives to shape software solutions that transcend mere functionality, leaving a lasting and positive imprint on both user experience and the world at large. As a member of the One Community team, Shaurya assisted the Highest Good Network software Team by reviewing their PR reviews, providing feedback to PR team members, writing team summaries, and doing SEO management.

Shayan Afkari – Graphic Designer: Shayan is a talented and versatile digital artist specializing in Graphic Design and Motion Graphics. His passion for visual storytelling shines through in every project he undertakes, where he employs a diverse array of techniques to create his images. As a member of the One Community team, Shayan worked on creating social images and bio images for the members of Highest Good Network on the website.

Sheng Xu – Mechanical Design Engineer: Following in the footsteps of his grandfather and his father, Sheng is the third mechanical engineer in his family. He received his bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Design and Manufacturing in Sichuan University, China and is now a graduate student at the University of Southern California, majoring in Mechanical Engineering. His graduate study focused on CFD and FEA simulation and he realized that further learning engineering analysis could improve his mechanical design skill as well. Now, after 6 years deeply studying mechanical engineering, Sheng is skilled in 3D modeling (SolidWorks) and FEA analysis software (CosmosWorks, Abquas) and happy to say that the skills he has learned are diversely applicable because, “mechanical engineering is everywhere in our daily life. This is the most fantastic part of mechanical engineering and also the starting of world change.” While a One Community volunteer and consultant, Sheng helped with 3-D modeling and structural evaluation of the different structures of the Earthbag Village and upcoming crowdfunding campaign dome designs.

Shengjie Mao – Software Developer: With a belief in the joy of life through continuous exploration, Shengjie has a passion for exploring new horizons and embracing challenges. She joined One Community as a graduate student in a Computer Software Engineering program and had actively contributed to various projects, showcasing expertise in Machine Learning, iOS development, and full-stack web applications. During her time with us, Shengjie brought a positive and empowering perspective to the team. Through diligent pull request reviews and rigorous testing, she demonstrated a commitment to ensuring the quality and efficiency of the Highest Good Network software development process.

Shengwei Peng – Software Engineer: Shengwei is a Full Stack Software Engineer with over 4 years of experience in modern web application development, specializing in creating cloud-native software systems. He firmly believes in tackling challenging problems and venturing beyond one’s comfort zone as integral to personal and professional growth. Shengwei takes great pleasure in contributing innovative ideas to enhance both user experience and technical performance in the products he works on. As a member of the One Community team, Shengwei has played a pivotal role in developing new features and optimizing performance for the  Highest Good Network software.

Shereen Punnassery – Full Stack Software Engineer: With a master’s degree in Software Engineering, Shereen has over 5 years of experience in full-stack software development across various project types. She maintains a positive and empowering perspective, driven by a belief in the joy of life found through continuous exploration. Shereen’s proficiency in backend development is matched by her dedication to creating user-centric and intuitive interfaces. This combination of skills enables her to design and implement cohesive software solutions that prioritize both user experience and technical excellence, driving the success of each project she undertakes. Through careful pull request reviews and thorough testing, she is helping with the quality and efficiency of the  Highest Good Network software development process.

Shihao Xiong – Software Engineer: Shihao, an international student hailing from China, completed his studies at Stevens Institute of Technology in May 2023. With a six-year academic background, Shihao possesses a robust aptitude for rapid learning, adaptability, and effective collaboration within team dynamics. Furthermore, boasting one year of experience as a front-end developer and an internship as a Software Development Engineer at Amazon, he exhibits exceptional proficiency in project design, software development, and documentation construction. As a  member of the One Community team, Shihao contributed to the enhancement and refinement of the software for the open-source Highest Good Network project.

Shilcy Augustine – Architect: Shilcy received her Bachelors of Architecture degree from University of Kerala and is licensed in India. She has worked with reputed architects in India and has professional experience of five years making her proficient in AutoCAD, MS office, and Photoshop. Her role as an architect has extended beyond just designing to also include getting corporate approvals, collaboration with contractors and vendors, and onsite execution of project through to the finish. With a passion for mud architecture and interests in sustainability and cost effective methods of construction, Shilcy worked on the development of the Straw Bale Village and Earth Block Village.

Shiqing Pan – Full-Stack Software Developer: Shiqing holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Northeastern University, and a Master of Accounting with Data and Analytics from The Ohio State University. With a background in business and a strong foundation in computer sciences, Shiqing brings a blend of analytical and technical skills to software development. Fluent in programming languages including Python, Java, JavaScript, C, and SQL, and proficient in tools like AWS, GCP, Spring, Docker, MySQL, MongoDB, Postgres, and React, Shiqing is a distinguished full-stack software developer and has developed a range of applications from customized financial systems to team management apps. With a commitment to agile development principles and a passion for sustainable software engineering, she consistently drives projects towards excellence, ensuring that technological developments promote both efficiency and positive community impact. While a Full-Stack Software Developer with One Community, Shiqing developed and enhanced the Highest Good Network Software, where she focused on addressing bugs, implementing unit tests, and upgrading features to ensure robust functionality and user engagement.

Shivangi Patel – Visual Designer: Shivangi, a seasoned visual designer with a strong background in animation and illustration, brings over 5 years of creative expertise to the field. Passionate about the art of visual design, digital marketing, and UI/UX design, she has made significant contributions to diverse projects throughout her career. With a keen eye for aesthetics and a dedication to innovation, Shivangi has excelled in crafting compelling visual narratives. Her journey at One Community has included successfully creating captivating social media graphics, delivering impactful volunteer announcements, and leading the UI/UX design of the Transition Food Self-sufficiency Plan menu webpages.

Shivansh Sharma – Software Engineer: Shivansh is a seasoned Software Engineer (SWE) who boasts a rich background of over three years in the field, during which he has been involved in a diverse range of projects. His track record reflects his prowess in thriving within high-speed work environments and tackling intricate assignments by providing resourceful and pragmatic solutions to demanding problems. Shivansh is a firm advocate of resource efficiency, the philosophy of achieving more with less, and he actively contributes to the promotion of sustainability in both resources and infrastructure. He sees this approach as a means to make a positive impact on the environment while simultaneously benefiting the economy. While a member of the One Community team, Shivansh helped in developing new functionalities, resolving critical bugs, and upgrading the code for our open-source Highest Good Network software.

Shiwani Rajagopalan – Software Engineer: Shiwani joined as a recent graduate from Indiana University Bloomington. Passionate about full-stack development, she brought hands-on experience with technologies such as Node.js, React, MongoDB, Express.js, Redux, Flask. She has demonstrated success working in fast-paced environments and on complex projects requiring efficient and effective solutions to challenging problems. While a member of the One Community team, Shiwani helped the Highest Good Network software team by introducing new features, identifying and addressing critical bugs, enhancing overall code quality, and participating in code reviews.

Shrey Jain – Software Engineer: Shrey received his B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering from PES University, India, and an M.S. in Computer Engineering from New York University. Passionate about full-stack development, he thrives on being involved in the entire software development lifecycle. In his leisure time, Shrey enjoys playing squash and tennis, exploring new destinations, and attending concerts. Prior to joining One Community, he garnered valuable experience as a software development engineer intern at Audible. While a member of the One Community team, Shrey contributed to the development of the  Open Source Software ” Highest Good Network.

Shreyas Dayanand – Battery Research and EV Charging Consult: Shreyas is an engineering professional with a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering. He is passionate about working with battery technology in the electric mobility industry. He believes electric vehicle technology is the key to sustainable transportation. Shreyas is skilled in CAD, thermal and structural simulations, and research related to electric vehicle battery pack applications. He is passionate and dedicated to solving engineering problems to overcome the hurdles of the EV industry. While a member of the One Community team, Shreyas helped to implement the concept of Vehicle-to-Grid technology and worked on a techno-economical analysis to optimize EV charging. He also looked into battery storage options and the economics of battery storage as a 100% off-grid storage option for our solar farm.

Shuhua Liu – Full-Stack Developer: Shuhua is a dedicated and innovative Full-Stack Developer with a passion for creating user-friendly websites. With a background in Mathematics and experience in Education, she developed a genuine interest in software engineering and providing solutions that solve real-life problems. Shuhua advanced her career by participating in the Hack Reactor immersive coding program. She excels in creative problem-solving and cross-functional collaborations, utilizing tools such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Next.js, React.js, and Node.js. While a member of the One Community team, Shuhua contributed to the development of the open-source Highest Good Network software by addressing bugs and implementing new features.

Shubham Agrawal – B.E. Electrical Engineering, Power and Energy Systems Graduate Student: Shubham has a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from India and is pursuing his Masters in Power and Energy Systems from Virginia Tech. His interest in power and energy systems comes from the “excruciating dearth of electricity” that he faced as a child in his home state of Uttar Pradesh. Motivated by this, Shubham has gained a variety of experience by working on different projects, studying interdisciplinary courses, and interning in different companies both in India and the USA. Shubham has a knack for sustainability and he practices what he preaches. He follows the 3Rs for sustainability: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. His hobbies include: gardening, cooking, reading, playing cricket, and watching cartoons of the 90s era. While a One Community Volunteer Engineer, Shubham helped with the initial renewable energy infrastructure calculations and design, integration with the automation of the One Community Duplicable City Center, and designing and writing the Wind Energy Setup and Maintenance tutorial.

Shubhankar Mishra – Software Engineer: Shubhankar joined One Community with over 2 years of Product Development experience across different projects. He has demonstrated success working in a fast-paced environment and on different complex projects requiring efficient and effective solutions. While a member of the One Community team, he utilized his knowledge of web development on the front end to develop several features for the Highest Good Network. If you’d like to learn more about Shubhankar, you can do so at this link.

Shubhra Mittal – Software Delivery Manager: Shubhra has over ten years of professional software development and testing experience. While a member of the One Community team, she worked extensively in .NET technologies and took over leading the development of the open source Highest Good Network to bring it as far as we could in Ember.js. She believes that all resources must be developed with sustainability as the guiding principles to ensure future generations can inherit the legacy of a green and clean planet. Outside of work she enjoys cooking, nature walks, and reading.

Shuna Ni – Structural Engineer: Shuna earned her BS in Civil Engineering from Central South University, China, her MS in Structural Engineering from Tongji University, China, and her PhD in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University, Texas. Passionate about learning, Shuna also has over 7 years experience working a diversity of intern positions helping as a research assistant, teaching assistant, and now a volunteer with One Community. She is skilled in structural analysis using SAP 2000, ETABS, RISA-3D, PERFORM 3D, et al. The projects she has participated in during her previous professional experiences range from timber structures to steel structures. Born and growing up on an island, Shuna has witnessed rapid environmental changes and an increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters impacting densely populated areas. This has driven her to learn and apply engineering principles and building-design tools to help produce economical, low-impact, and durable building systems. While a volunteer on the One Community Team, Shuna applied all her experience and knowledge by helping with the structural engineering details for the Duplicable City Center.

Shuwei Liu – Landscape Designer: Shuwei earned her master’s degree in landscape architecture and Urbanism from University of Southern California and B.S. in Landscape Architecture from Purdue University. She also had a full-year internship experience with a multidisciplinary firm in Cambridge, Massachusetts working on a wide range of projects including a school campus, commercial plaza and residential garden. Through all her professional learning and internship experience, Shuwei has become passionate about changing the environment and “user” experience through landscape design. She likes to learn new things and meet new people to continue expanding her professional skill and life experience. While a member of the One Community team, Shuwei helped develop the external learning area and playground for the Ultimate Classroom project.

Siddharth Gore – Senior Software Engineer I: Siddharth completed his Masters from San Jose State University in Software Engineering. He has more than 5 years of work experience including companies like Nexient, N3N, Food Corporation Of India, and Accenture. In his free time, Siddharth enjoys playing Fifa, Call of Duty, chess, table tennis, and hiking. While a member of the One Community Highest Good Network software team, Siddharth helped revamp our Highest Good Network Web Portal and outlined a possible design for the iOS and Android versions of the software.

Simon Xiong – Programmer: Simon is a Full Stack Engineer with previous career in logistics and manufacturing. As a self-taught developer, Simon strives to always be a student, continuously learning and expanding his knowledge. His learning journey has included developing front end and full stack web applications using Agile methodologies and web services such as RESTful architecture, CRUD functionalities and SCRUM. In his free time, Simon enjoys traveling, photography and learning about other cultures. While a member of One Community team, Simon led the research and development of the Highest Good Network tutorials and best practice methodologies for Unit Testing and Documentation.

Smit Bhoir –  Data Analyst Professional: Smit has over 2 years of data/business analysis experience, driven by a keen interest in leveraging analytics for business impact. Proficient in Python, SQL, Tableau, Excel, and Power BI, he specializes in deriving actionable insights from complex datasets. With a Master’s in Information Systems from Stevens Institute of Technology, he adeptly gathers user requirements, documents business needs, and excels in data modeling. Smit is passionate about driving business success through data; his expertise lies in harnessing analytics for business intelligence and innovation. While a member of the One Community Team, Smit tracked and managed Software PR review teams’ weekly work, analyzed and boosted Google Ad Campaigns to enhance user engagement, and generated insightful data visualizations for Highest Good Food developments.

Sneha Dongre – Structural Engineer: Sneha earned her Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis on Structural Engineering from University of Oklahoma, and Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Nagpur University, India. She’s passionate about sustainable building design and that interest has led to work on projects related to Building Information Modeling (BIM) during her undergraduate study. She has also worked on an independent study related to bridge design, maintenance and rehabilitation during her masters degree. She also has experience in residential, industrial, and metal building design. She is skilled in various structural design/analysis and BIM softwares (RAM SS, ETABS, STAAD Pro, REVIT, ANSYS etc). Believing projects should be designed with sustainable design goals, Sneha joined the One Community team and helped forward the structural engineering details of the Duplicable City Center.

Sneka Vetriappan – Data Analyst and Administration : Sneka holds a Master of Science in Computer Information Systems from Boston University. She is deeply passionate about leveraging data analysis and technology to drive impactful insights and enhance organizational efficiency. Her journey reflects her dedication to continuous learning and growth, as she constantly seeks to expand her skill set and stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies. At One Community, Sneka coordinates team efforts, manages project progress, and contributes to SEO optimization and product testing. She also supports the Executive Director by overseeing task prioritization, tracking time logs, and ensuring project timelines are met among the 130+ team members.

Song Dong – M.S. in Mechanical Engineering: Song earned his M.S. degree from UCLA and B.S. degree in Marine Engineering from Tianjin University, China. Song is interested in damage and failure of materials in mechanical design, finite element analysis of structure, CAD modeling, as well as mechanism kinematics. Song is passionate about making smart and eco-designed products to help people gain a smarter and healthier lifestyle. While a One Community volunteer, Song helped with elevation drawings of the Earthbag Village clusters and SolidWorks structural calculations.

Sowmya Manohar – Software Engineer, Web Developer & Net Application Developer: Sowmya received her Bachelor’s in Electrical and Electronics Engineering with distinction (Gold Medalist) from one of India’s reputed universities, Pondicherry University. Due to her passion in programming, she pursued her career as a programmer and application developer. She is also a Microsoft Certified Technology specialist. In her spare time, Sowmya enjoys painting, creating with beads, and solving sudoku puzzles. She strongly believes that change starts from within and, while a member of the One Community Team, helped build the Ember.js foundation of the 2nd-generation Highest Good Network software.

Sri Sudersan – Software Engineer: Sri is a highly skilled software engineer with nearly 2 years of experience in developing responsive, user-centric, and scalable web applications. With a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Drexel University, he has a solid foundation in software engineering and web development. Sri has demonstrated expertise in integrating cutting-edge technologies, particularly in blockchain and fintech, and has a proven track record of delivering exceptional user experiences. As a member of the One Community team working on the Highest Good Network software, Sri has successfully developed interactive visualization dashboards using Chart.js and D3.js, enhancing data representation for users. He has also played a key role in improving the team’s code quality by resolving critical bugs and enforcing best practices.

Stephanie VanderKallen – Mental Health Professional and Teacher: Stephanie graduated from California State University Long Beach in 2001 with a BA in Psychology and a minor in Criminal Justice. She then pursued her teaching credential and began teaching special needs students. She has worked in both public and private education settings spanning a broad diversity of socioeconomic background and holding positions including Teacher’s Aide, General Education Teacher (pre-schol, Jr. Kindergarten and Kindergarten), Special Education Teacher (grades 8-12), and Skills Trainer (early intervention in home, elementary and high school; ASD, E/D, Bi-polar, PTSD, MR, LD). Stephanie is now working on her Master’s Degree in Marriage and family Therapy and brings her experience, passion, and desire to create and implement an innovative, collaborative education paradigm that will improve the social, emotional, physical, communicative, academic, and career success of all. During her time as a volunteer/consultant to the One Community Team she collaborated on the Education for Life Program. Stephanie’s driving force behind helping and world change is wanting her son to have the best future possible and her experience and passion have led her to specifically focus on development of the Portfolio Template and Collaborative Team Model.

Stacey Maillet – Graphic Designer: Stacey holds a degree in fashion design and is a certified color specialist. With over 15 years experience in technical product design, Stacey has the ability to see complex problems clearly and communicate ideas using images and graphic language. While a member of the One Community team, Stacey helped develop the Earthbag Village dome-home DIY Murphy bed assembly/constructions using Adobe InDesign.

Steven Paslawsky – Graphic Designer: Steven is a graduate of the Graphic Communications program at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology located in Edmonton, Alberta. Art has always been a part of his life, leading to his passion for creating and designing. Other passions include Ice Dancing, a sport Steven has been competitive in on a national level for 15 years, traveling across Canada to compete. Steven believes that the world we live in and the things that we do can be improved on. Motivated by this understanding and a desire to be a part of the change One Community is creating, Steven used his skills and experience with the Adobe Suite to help us create new and professional icons and presentations used throughout our website.

Sucheta Mukherjee – Web Developer: With a diverse background and looking for her first break in the industry, Sucheta started as a self-taught front-end developer and later graduated from Southern Methodist University’s Full Stack Coding Bootcamp. With expertise in a wide range of technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React on the front-end, and Node, Express, MySQL, MongoDB, GraphQL, Apollo Server, and Apollo Client on the back-end, Sucheta is committed to continuous learning and development. She undertakes challenging projects, actively contributes to innovative solutions, and believes that success in web development requires a combination of technical skills, a curious mind, and adaptability. She is enthusiastic about tackling new challenges and exploring uncharted territories, and she welcomes opportunities for connection and collaboration. While a member of the One Community team, Sucheta helped with debugging and new functionality for the Highest Good Network software.

Summit Kaushal – Backend Software Developer: Summit holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of California, Santa Cruz and is an adept software engineer skilled in web and software development. Notable projects include a Calendar web app using vue.js, Python, and HTML, and a social water tracking app using React, Node.js, and JavaScript, showcasing expertise in UI design, data management, and web development. As a member of the One Community team working on the Highest Good Network software, Summit actively contributes to the badge component development, focusing on issue resolution and functionality enhancement with JavaScript, HTML, CSS, MongoDB, React, and Node.js. Collaborating on over 20 pull requests (PRs), he ensures smooth integration of contributions. With over 3 years of experience, Summit also demonstrates leadership skills by leading team meetings, driving discussions, and spearheading documentation efforts, all while consistently delivering results.

Sunitha Paraselli – Mechanical Engineer: Sunitha is a graduate student in the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering program at the University of North Carolina Charlotte (UNCC), and former mechanical engineer in Ecoboard Industries Ltd. She loves working on Eco-friendly projects, which is one reason she chose to volunteer with One Community. Sunitha has extensive experience providing technical designs for equipment in Bio-gas Plants, is proficient at creating detailed mechanical drawings and running simulation for parts and assemblies using AutoCAD, Solidworks and Catia, and is well versed in creating, reading, and interpreting drawings and P&I diagrams. She also has advanced skills in CAD/CAE/CAM tools, SAP ERP systems, and Estimation of materials required for the project. While a member of the One Community team, Sunitha helped with the initial engineering analysis for the hub connector hardware that will be used for the Duplicable City Center wooden frame.

Sushmitha Prathap – Full Stack Developer: Sushmitha is a proficient full stack developer with expertise in web development and enterprise software. With a Master of Science in Information Systems from Northeastern University, she has a solid foundation in both front-end and back-end development, excelling in creating robust and scalable software solutions. Sushmitha’s experience encompasses building APIs, developing mobile and web applications, and optimizing state management. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring cloud technologies, reading about integration testing, and watching videos on innovative tech solutions. While a member of the One Community team, Sushmitha helped develop the Highest Good Network software.

Swathy Jayaseelan – Software Developer: Swathy holds a Master’s Degree in Software Engineering from California State University, Fullerton and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from SASTRA University, India. She is excited about technology and its proven ability to make the world a better and sustainable place. She has 3 years of experience building and managing a wide range of interesting software products. One of her specialities is in building intuitive and responsive web applications through the complete stack using the best technology of the day. She is well versed in javascript and python ecosystems and continuously strives to expand her horizons. A proud mom, she likes to travel and paint in her spare time. While a member of the One Community team, Swathy helped build the foundations of the interactive analytical tools that allow us to run diverse and details reports within the open source Highest Good Network software.

Tad Matlock â€œ Aircrete Testing Documentation Lead: Tad is currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Science and Engineering, and while still early in his schooling, he has gained a great deal of practical experience. He is working as an undergraduate researcher, serving on two research projects in his major focusing on plant phytoremediation and heavy metal adsorption in clay materials, respectively. He also works as a peer tutor for physics and calculus. Both duties have taught him how to better synthesize complex information, work with a team, and apply his knowledge of environmental systems. With One Community, Tad was part of the Earthbag Village Team, writing a new, much improved and more comprehensive Aircrete Web that covers past and present testing.

Tapan Pathak – Software Developer – Tapan stands as a dynamic professional poised at the intersection of innovation and technology. With a Master of Computer Science from the University of California, Irvine, he is passionate about computers and has a diverse technical skill set that includes web and database development, software development, and artificial intelligence. Throughout his academic and professional journey, he has developed a strong foundation in software design and development, with expertise in a variety of programming languages including Python, C/C++, and Java. While a member of the One Community team, Tapan helped develop the open source Highest Good Network software code base, implementing new functionalities, fixing bugs and being a reviewer of Pull Requests.

TEKtalent Inc. – Staffing and Consulting Services, Software Development Team: One of the leading staffing and consulting companies in Silicon Valley, California, TEKtalent Inc. provides quality staffing and custom programming solutions. They have proved to be reliable in the provision of employment to those who are actively looking for work. With years of experience in the staffing industry, TEKtalent provides career opportunities and new ventures, permanent and temporary, so that the job seeker could find the job that is right for him or her. In order to meet the specific needs of employers and job seekers, they build a customized and creative staffing strategy. While a member of the One Community team, TEKtalent helped develop the Highest Good Network software.

Tengxiao Wang – Software Engineer: Tengxiao received his B.S. in Computer Science from Peking University, Beijing, China and his M.S. in Data Informatics from University of Southern California. He is enthusiastic about web development and big data technologies and has hands-on experience with React, Redux, Node.js, Apache Spark, SQL and NoSQL databases. Before joining One Community, he worked as a contractor at EMCORE Corp., developing machine learning systems and maintaining a project management web app. Tengxiao has been concerned about sustainability issues since childhood. While a volunteer with One Community, he helped develop the initial React.js version of the Highest Good Network software timer functionality. Apart from work, Tengxiao is a music lover and a cat lover and interested in diverse topics ranging from politics to traveling.

Tianyuan Nan – Software Design Engineer (SDE): Tianyuan joined our team as a graduate student pursuing a master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering at UCLA. He previously studied Electrical Engineering at UCSB for an Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree, specializing in embedded system design. During his academic journey, he successfully completed a Capstone project with ASML, leveraging image processing and machine learning tools in Python to enhance the efficiency of 3D reconstruction code by 70%. Tianyuan possesses more than four years of experience in software project design, encompassing various programming languages, including Javascript, Typescript, C++, and Python. He is driven by a strong passion for continuous learning and self-improvement, with a primary goal of developing software solutions that enhance convenience for users, even if in small increments. While a member of the One Community team, Tianyuan contributed to the maintenance of high-quality code standards and addresseed visibility issues for different account roles within the Highest Good Network software.

Tiffany Gao – Sustainability/Plastics Researcher: Tiffany is a high school student from New York who has always enjoyed seeking ways to partake in and learn more about environmental solutions. Being fond of the ocean ever since she was a child, she became frustrated with the plastic situation in high school and thus founded Devocean Foundation, where she advocates for a reduction in plastic waste and manages a blog as she explores various environmental issues and solutions to such problems. Tiffany is also part of her school’s science, business and environmental club where she gets to explore her various passions and how they intertwine through social entrepreneurship and environmental science. Outside of school she additionally loves being part of the environmental and social efforts in Tzu Chi, Plastic Tides, and The Tomorrow Project. While a One Community member, Tiffany helped with the plastic recycling and non recyclables strategy pages.

Tim Kent – Full Stack Software Engineer and Team Manager: Tim is a full stack developer with experience building a variety of web applications. With 10 years experience as a video editing and entrepreneur and recently making a career change to software engineering, Tim demonstrates leadership on projects and takes initiative. He is excited about the potential of sustainability, and is highly motivated to contribute to environmental initiatives through software development. While a member of the One Community team, he was both a developer and team manager on the Highest Good Network software team.

Tuan Dinh – Computer Science Enthusiast: Tuan has a passion for Computer Science and has explored many facets of the field. He is dedicated to applying his knowledge and skills in innovative ways, demonstrating a keen interest in problem-solving and technological advancements. With a strong foundation in computer science principles, Tuan continuously seeks to expand his expertise through hands-on experience and academic exploration. He believes in leveraging technology for positive societal impact and remains committed to contributing to the evolution of the digital landscape. He has a Bachelor Degree in Computer Science and is driven to make meaningful contributions that push the boundaries of what’s possible in the world of computing. While a member of One Community team, Tuan helped the Software team create the Unit Tests and worked on testing all the functions in the Highest Good Network software.

Tyler Gonnsen – Software Architecture Consultant, Website and Web Application Developer, B.S. in Software Engineering and Mathematics: Tyler graduated with honors with a Bachelors of Science double major in software engineering and mathematics, a minor in economics, and a certificate in management studies from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. During college, he had the opportunity to take leadership positions on real-world projects such as a government district mapping tool, online pet licensing system, community web calendar, and winery e-commerce website. After college, Tyler has consulted on a variety of websites and online applications in the insurance, healthcare, financial, and retail industries. While a One Community volunteer, Tyler applied his software engineering experience and knowledge of architectural design principles to create the 2nd generation design for the Highest Good network application and the rollout template and initial design details for the open source Control Systems design and remote-internet implementation details.

Tzu Ning Chueh – Software Engineer: Tzu Ning completed his undergraduate studies in Financial Engineering and Actuarial Mathematics at Soochow University before pursuing a Master’s in Computer Science at Arizona State University. With experience spanning web administration, software, and analytics, Tzu Ning has acquired expertise in Python, React.js, and front-end technologies. At One Community, he’s playing an instrumental role in software development, handling Git for version control, refining React components, and resolving software issues. As a member of the Highest Good Network software team, Tzu Ning is not only helping develop the software but also continues to expand his skills for critical software development initiatives.

Vansh Patel – Full-Stack Software Developer: Graduating from the esteemed University of California, Irvine, Vansh stands out with a remarkable trajectory in software development. His expansive expertise, ranging from Java and JavaScript to React, Spring Boot, and Node.js, positions him uniquely in the realm of web application design and optimization. A glimpse into his achievements on GitHub showcases projects that include pioneering work on personalized search engines and transformative solutions for bridging organizations with volunteers. At One Community, not only did Vansh elevate the open-source project management Highest Good Network tool tailored for non-profits, but he also innovated by implementing a weekly reminder service, ensuring volunteers never missed their deadlines for weekly summaries.

Vamsi Pulugurtha – Mechanical Engineer: Vamsi works as a CAE Engineer at GM Research and Development. He’s worked with GM since 2014 with the primary aim of his engineering group being weight reduction as a path to increased fuel efficiency while maintaining safety. His work specifically ranges from material-testing and subsequent CAE/FEA correlation to performing full vehicle FMVSS and NCAP crash analysis. When not working, Vamsi loves going on hikes and road trips, enjoying clear blue skies, trees and beaches. Vamsi strongly believes that every single person has a responsibility to care deeply about how their day-to-day activities are impacting our planet in small but significant ways. He’s extremely passionate about clean and sustainable energy generation and storage. Coming from a country like India where almost ~300 million people (equivalent to the entire population is united states) do not have electricity, this passion for sustainability only grew stronger with time and he has always been looking to positively contribute in some way shape or form to the cause.While a One Community team member, Vamsi applied his knowledge and passion to finite element analysis and HVAC design for the Duplicable City Center and Tropical Atrium.

Vassili Biserov – Writer, Poet and Translator: First and foremost a poet, Vassili took part in the last two editions of 100 Thousands Poets for Change that have taken place in Bologna. Vibra, one of Vas’ poems in a different language, was judged as worthy of mention in a poetry competition called ‘Attraverso l’Italia’. Vas first started translating by translating a French songwriter, Leo Ferré, into Italian when he was in high school. After that he translated the entire phonographic testament of him, he began to translate a Russian songwriter, Vladimir Vyzotskij, whom he translated more than 400 songs into Italian. Vas has organized and led a Poetic Literary Circle, a group purposed to perform readings in houses, parks and squares and taken part in ‘La Gabotte,’ a group of poets with whom he produced a CD with 13 tracks, one for each poet. He is also a reiki practitioner with the 2nd level of Karuna reiki. While a One Community volunteer, Vas helped to translate the pages of the One Community site that he finds most helpful and inspirational into Italian (here’s an example).

Venus Abdollahi – Venus is an architectural designer with several years of experience in different aspects of architecture including energy efficient-design, energy-conscious design, and BIM design. She enjoys remaining involved in all phases of the process in order to deliver a successful project that stays true to the original concept. Venus contributes both creative and technical deliverables to create architecturally transformative stories and experiences that are inclusive, impactful and compelling to align with the design intent. While a member of the One Community team, Venus helped with the Duplicable City Center roof, dormer, and floor plan designs.

Vera Timokhina – React.js / MongoDB Full Stack Software Developer: Vera graduated from the Ural Federal University with a degree in Computer Security. She has 4 years of experience as a Front-End Developer working on a CRM-system. This has included great experience in web technologies such as HTML5, SASS, React, Redux, Typescript and Javascript. As a Middle Web Developer, Vera was a mentor to an intern and junior Front-end Developer. She is passionate about learning, developing hard and soft skills, and getting to know new technologies and best practices. While a member of the Highest Good Network team, Vera lead the completion of the reports pages and functionality.

Vibhav Chimatapu – Data Analyst/Administrative Assistant: Vibhav has valuable research experience in the field of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Generative AI. With a Master’s degree in Data Analytics and a Bachelor’s in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Vibhav brings a unique blend of technical and administrative skills to the table. Vibhav believes in efficiency and sustainability, focusing on resource optimization and effective problem-solving. His technical expertise includes proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and various machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch, as well as experience with AWS and Azure cloud platforms. As a member of the One Community team, Vibhav has contributed significantly by overseeing the work of several teams in the Highest Good Network, thereby facilitating smooth and efficient operations. His commitment to sustainability and resource management aligns perfectly with One Community’s mission to create a sustainable and collaborative environment.

Vicente J. Subiela – PhD Mechanical Engineer: Vicente became an engineer in 1993 (University of Zaragoza, Spain), and then was researching CO2 balances and energy & economic balances in life cycle analysis within the R&D center CIRCE. He started as project manager in the Canary Islands Institute of Technology in 1997, where he was involved in off-grid autonomous-renewable-energy-driven desalination projects (electric and thermal processes) and other sustainability activities until 2014, when he retired after a larynx cancer. Four years later, he completed his PhD on technical & economic optimization of solar & wind powered reverse osmosis systems. He has more than 20 publications. Vicente has been active since 2014 by attending courses in photography, graphic design and coaching. He balances his activities with hiking, meditation, cooking, dancing, and family life (3 kids). He is also an active member in a gender equality men’s association, and hosts conferences to share his experience and life learning during and after his cancer. While a One Community volunteer, Vicente helped lead the solar design and sizing team.

Vidhi Bansal – 3D Visualization Artist: Vidhi is a recent graduate of SCI-Arc’s M.S. in animation technology, visual graphics and environment art. She works in the confluence of creative technology and world design for architecture, film, and games, with the goal of becoming an art director someday. Over the past seven years, Vidhi has designed concepts for libraries, residential towers, private homes, school extensions, medieval bazaars in war-affected countries, and more. She has developed these concepts through construction phases, physical models, and site installations. Additionally, she has worked as a CGI and motion graphics artist and aims to ultimately venture into the film design world and continue her love for world building and storytelling. As a member of the One Community team, Vidhi is helping with the virtual flyover and tour of the 4-dome home design which is an extension of the Earthbag Village.

Vigneshwar Muriki – Software Engineer: Vigneshwar has over a year of software engineering experience, including his time at One Community. He has demonstrated success working on complex software projects, improving user engagement and efficiency through innovative solutions. Vigneshwar believes in optimizing code and resources to contribute to both software reliability and sustainability. He has worked on enhancing user interfaces and database management while employing technologies like Google Maps API, React, and Node.js. As a member of the One Community team working on the Highest Good Network software, Vigneshwar has contributed to improving volunteer data accessibility and overall user satisfaction.

Vijay Anand Pandian – Software Engineer – Vijay is a software engineer with over four years of professional experience in full-stack development using React, Angular, ASP.NET Core, Node.js/Express.js, and both SQL and NoSQL databases. He is also experienced in automating processes with CI/CD tools on the AWS cloud platform. Vijay specializes in maintaining and developing scalable, responsive, and user-friendly web applications. He is a proven collaborator, team player, and leader who believes in continuous learning and growth as part of a collective team. As a software engineer at One Community, working on the Highest Good Network software, Vijay has implemented various features such as improved search functionalities and the ability to assign badges to multiple users at once, enhancing the overall usability of the application. Within two months of his volunteership, Vijay was promoted to manager-in-training and is now managing a team of developers, fostering collaboration and providing support.

Vijeth Venkatesha – Full-stack Software Developer: Vijeth, a proud alumnus of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, is a Full-stack software developer with hands-on experience in React, JavaScript, Node.js, and MongoDB. He has honed his expertise in full-stack software development and is dedicated to contributing to the tech industry by leveraging his comprehensive skill set. Currently, he is actively involved in the development of the Highest Good Network software, focusing on implementing new features and optimizing the system. Demonstrating his dedication and technical prowess, Vijeth single-handedly implemented the Docker environment for the entire application. Additionally, he has worked on various pull requests to ensure the robustness and reliability of the software. His commitment to excellence and continuous improvement is evident in every project he undertakes.

Vishala Ramasamy –  Full Stack Developer: With more than 4 years of experience in software development spanning a wide range of projects, Vishala is adept at handling various types of software projects. She specializes in intricate web designs that incorporate features like tree views and drag-and-drop functionalities. Vishala has developed this web-app MathGotEasy to showcase her development skills. She excels at staying current with the latest technologies and is highly skilled in crafting code that is both efficient and easily understandable. While a member of the One Community team, Vishala helped with bug fixing, UI design, front-end development, back-end development, and database design for our open source Highest Good Network software.

Vishavdeep Kaur – Software Developer: Vishavdeep has over 2 years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on Full Stack development and creating responsive user interfaces for various devices. She has demonstrated success in fast-paced environments, managing complex projects that require efficient and innovative solutions. Vishavdeep believes in optimizing resources, building scalable, and sustainable solutions that have a positive impact on both the environment and the economy. As a member of the One Community team working on the Highest Good Network software, Vishavdeep has contributed to developing comprehensive project plans and software architectures, driving efficiency and sustainability in our software initiative.

Vishvesh Sheoran – Artificial Intelligence Specialist: Vishvesh is a highly skilled and accomplished AI specialist with a broad range of technical experience in machine learning, programming, and data analytics. He has successfully managed multiple projects, including developing a mental health app for Northwestern University and a sentiment analyzer for Solidus Labs, and scaled a startup core team from 30 to 3000+ members. Vishvesh is a strategic thinker with expertise in finance, management consulting, and risk analysis. His experience as Head Software Analyst for Optimum Security Solutions demonstrates his ability to handle high-pressure situations and draft technical specifications for government tenders. While a member of the One Community team, Vishvesh applied his proactive, resourceful, and versatile professional experience to help explore and integrate machine learning and AI into the Highest Good Network software and the One Community website.

Vitor Adriel – Software Engineer: Vitor is a passionate self-taught software engineer who has loved technology since he was 5 years old. He started developing at a very young age and, in 2022, realized his love for the profession and chose programming as his career path. Since then, he has worked diligently, completing projects and becoming better with each one. He’s a full-stack developer who joined One Community at the age of 17, where he helped to develop the Highest Good Network. In just three months of working with us, Vitor proved himself to be not only an excellent developer and team member but also earned a position on the management team while he was here.

Vivian Rodrigues – Translator: With a special passion for words, Vivian has spent years doing translations. She began translating even as a child, translating to help people access and understand materials previously inaccessible for them. For years she has continued applying her passion, translating (for free) written and video contents, both recreational and educational. A student of education and self-taught in many other areas, Vivian also enjoys game design and gamification, entrepreneurship, psychology, and music. When she saw her friends becoming unhappy and sick for avoidable reasons, she became motivated to work towards creating a better world. While a One Community Consultant, she helped to translate key pages of the website (Open Source, Highest Good, Solutions that Create Solutions, etc.) into Portuguese.

Vriddhi Misra – Business Analyst: Vriddhi brought a unique blend of business acumen and technical expertise honed through her MS in Business Analytics at Columbia University and roles at Verizon, Alteia, Kraft Heinz, and Tata Motors to our team. With over 3 years of diverse hands-on experience in data analytics, product strategy, market analysis, and software development, she excels in leveraging data to drive decision-making. While a Manager at One Community, Vriddhi led cross-functional teams to optimize search engine management strategies and drive nonprofit funding. She worked as an Admin and Marketing Assistant, where she spearheaded initiatives to optimize analytics strategies and enhance operational efficiency. Her comprehensive skills in analytics, software development, and project management made her a valuable asset to the team, contributing to our mission with efficiency and innovation.

Vy Dao – Software Engineer: Vy graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead with a B.S. degree in Computer Science and minored in Computer Information Technology. He has work experience in several domains including AWS Cloud Computing, Full-Stack, and APIs developments. Vy also works on several projects related to making Cross-platform mobile applications for iOS and Android. He believes quality and scalable open-source programs are the keys to fix many global challenges. While a member of the One Community team, Vy helped with unit testing of the Highest Good Network application.

Wai Lam (Veronica) Cheng ” Full Stack Developer: Veronica is a passionate software developer who loves crafting elegant solutions to complex problems. With a background in web development, she thrives in the dynamic world of coding, always eager to learn and adapt to new technologies. She is proficient in various programming languages and frameworks including Python, Java, PHP, React.js, Express.js, Next.js, etc. While a member of One Community team, Veronica helped develop the open source the Highest Good Network software.

Wanting Xu – Software Engineer: Wanting is a graduate student at Northeastern University in the Bay Area majoring in Computer Science with nearly two years of experience in software development. Her expertise encompasses full-stack website and mobile application development. Prior to her foray into technology, Wanting earned majors in Economics and Marketing, and gained practical experience as a management trainee at an educational company. While with the One Community team, she contributed to backend and frontend development, focusing on bug fixes and the development of new features for the open-source Highest Good Network software.

Weiyao (Nolan) Li – Full-Stack Software Engineer: Nolan earned his Master’s degree in Statistics from Columbia University, bringing experience in web development and machine learning. He previously worked as a Software Engineer in AI/ML, advancing an open-source LLM project for financial sentimental analysis. His experience also includes an internship as a Software Engineer for a distributed e-commerce payment monitoring system (Java, Spring Boot, MyBatis, MySQL, Redis, HBase) that served over 600M customers. For Nolan’s personal project, he co-developed CureSphere, utilizing AWS microservices to help people find doctors in the US. While a member of the One Community Engineering team, Nolan contributed as a Full-Stack Software Engineer to the open-source Highest Good Network Project. He completed over 20 high-quality PR reviews and worked on implementing a permission management feature.

Wen Zhang – Software Engineer with a background in Finance: Wen earned her M.S. in Accounting with a specialization in Management Information Systems from University of Delaware, and B.S. in Economics from Fudan University, Shanghai, China. Before being a Developer, she was a CPA and worked in Public Accounting and Corporate Finance for over 4 years. In 2018, Wen completed the Software Engineering program at Fullstack Academy, and has been working in Software Development since then. She is passionate about Data Analytics, Data Visualization, and FinTech. While not coding, Wen loves yoga and travel. While a member of the Software Development team at One Community, Wen helped build the initial badge and awards functionalities for the React version of Highest Good Network software.

Wing Ho Li – Software Developer: Wing Ho (Jacky), a dedicated software developer, specializes in building projects with a focus on efficiency and performance, utilizing HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, React.js, Node.js, and Next.js. His academic background includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, where he honed critical thinking and problem-solving skills through experimental design and data analysis. Transitioning from a role as a chemical analyst, he pursued post baccalaureate studies in computer and information systems at Douglas College, acquiring a broad spectrum of knowledge encompassing web development and cloud computing. While a member of One Community, Wing Ho contributed to the development of the open-source Highest Good Network software, with a specific focus on system optimization and the creation of a user-friendly interface.

Xiao Fei – Software Engineer: Xiao attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Mathematics. He is proficient in a wide range of languages and frameworks including React, Gatsby, Svelte, Django, Spring Boot, GraphQL, React Native, Swift, and Kotlin. In addition, he holds an AWS Certified Solution Architect credential. During Xiao’s senior year’s capstone project, he led the front-end team in collaboration with Amazon Inc’s Shopbop, pioneering an innovative web application that elevated the online shopping experience. His expertise also encompasses cross-platform and native mobile application development, exemplified by a cross-platform application integrated with AWS infrastructure. While an active member of One Community, Xiao contributed to the open source Highest Good Network software, prioritizing user interface enhancement and back-end optimization.

Xiao Tan – Software Engineer: Xiao joined as a first-year Masters student at the University of Southern California specializing in Communication Data Science. She has a passion for the convergence of technology and business that drives her to create technology-powered products, services, and experiences guided by data-driven decisions. Xiao has a strong foundation in Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Computer Science, and Business and her previous internships at JD.com and Bytedance also provided valuable experiences in project management. There she collaborated with cross-functional teams, conducted market research, led feature development, and presented actionable recommendations based on data analysis. These experiences further fueled Xiao’s dedication to data-driven decision-making and inspired their pursuit of a graduate degree in Data Science, with the goal of becoming a proficient project manager in the future. While a member of the One Community Team helping develop the open source Highest Good Network software, Xiao quickly distinguished herself to become a manager on the PR Review Leadership Team.

Xiao Wang – Software Engineer: Xiao is a dedicated fullstack software engineer aiming to build projects with efficiency and performance using mainly HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, React.js and Node.js. Prior to his software engineering career, Xiao graduated from Texas A&M University with a Ph.D in Biological & Agricultural Engineering, where he applied critical thinking and problem-solving skills in experimental design and data analysis. While pursuing his Ph.D, he came across his genuine interest in software development and self-learned fundamentals in computer science. Upon completing his doctoral studies, he furthered his career prospects by participating in the immersive Codesmith program. He joined OSLabs, a non-profit tech accelerator, and gained valuable experience through working on multiple open-source projects. As a member of One Community, Xiao is helping with the development of the open source Highest Good Network software, emphasizing on optimizing the system and user-friendly interface.

Xiaohan Meng – Software Engineer: Xiaohan holds a Master’s degrees in Computer Graphics, Vision and Imaging from University College London and Information Systems from Northeastern University and is a skilled software engineer with a strong background in both web and mobile development. Her notable projects include developing an Online Transaction Record System using React and JavaScript, and creating an iOS social application with Swift, demonstrating her expertise in user interface design and data management. Xiaohan’s broad technical skill set includes Java, Python, JavaScript, Swift, and frameworks such as Node.js and React, positioning her as a key contributor in diverse development environments. While working on the Highest Good Network software with One Community, Xiaohan successfully tackled complex badge-related issues and provided support on over 20 pull requests, significantly improving project collaboration. 

Xiaolai Li – Administrative Assistant – Xiaolai has over 3 years of financial and risk analysis experience across vast project types. As a recent graduate of New York University’s Tandon School of Engineering, he possesses extensive experience with financial engineering and business analysis. With quantitative and analytical expertise and strong collaboration and communication skills, he has demonstrated success working in fast-paced environments and on complex projects requiring efficient and effective solutions to challenging problems. While a member of the One Community team, Xiaolai assisted in developing the complete business plan, tracking and managing software teams’ weekly development work, and analyzing and improving the financial forecast for Highest Good Society developments.

Xiaolu Song – Landscape Designer: Xiaolu earned her Master of Landscape Architecture degree from USC in May 2020 and has 3 months of internship experience covering residential and commercial projects in Austin, Texas. She is a dynamic and motivated professional with the skills to work cooperatively as well as individually. She believes excellent landscape design projects will find the real value, meaning, and possibility in the places people encounter and occupy. While a member of the One Community team, Xiaolu helped develop the Ultimate Classroom landscaping.

Xiaoyu Chen – Software Engineer: A former Chemical Engineering student, Xiaoyu embarked on a career in Data Science after discovering her passion for the field. She is pursuing a Master’s degree from Rice University and has developed proficiency in Python and high performance computing. Concurrently, she’s nurtured a keen interest in front-end web design and development, attending a specialized bootcamp to hone her skills in this area. While a member of the One Community team, Xiaoyu helped with software development for the open source Highest Good Network project and time tracking software.

Xuanji Tang – Architectural Designer: Xuanji earned her Bachelor Degree of Architecture from a top-20 university in China and her Master Degree of Architecture from the University of Southern California. She received her certificate of LEED AP BD+C and is a passionate and qualified LEED resource also. Xuanji designed and was involved in vast project types and is especially interested in healthcare design. She has a passion for sustainable design and believes sustainable design will play a more important role in the future. While a member of the One Community team, Xuanji is helped develop the Duplicable City Center component.

Xuyao “Aaron” Wang – Fundraising and Financial Strategy Expert: With over seven years of experience in finance and strategic planning, Aaron has consistently delivered precise and impactful financial analyses and strategic recommendations, driving tangible improvements in business operations. His excellent ability to connect with key stakeholders enhances his effectiveness in his role. Following his MBA, Aaron has developed a keen insight into the importance of sustainability in business growth, recognizing it as an imminent and critical focus area. While a member of the One Community team, Aaron helped in sourcing funds by researching and contacting potential key sources of funding.

Yagyansh Maheshwari – Mechanical Engineer: Yagyansh has a strong background in mechanical engineering, specializing in product design, optimization, and robotics. With experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and working on innovative engineering projects, he excels at designing solutions that balance functionality and sustainability. Yagyansh is passionate about developing efficient engineering solutions that have a positive impact on the environment and society. As a member of the One Community Engineering Team, Yagyansh has helped in designing and optimizing Vermiculture designs in support of the long-term goals of the Highest Good Housing project.

Yan Xu – Software Development Engineer: Yan graduated from Northeastern University with a Master’s degree in Data Analytics. She is full of passion for Computer Science and a master in Java, Python, and SQL. Yan is a developer as well as a reviewer of pull requests from Github. She loves coding and this work because it allows her to apply and further develop her skills while helping to make the world a better and more beautiful place. As a member of the One Community team, she helped leverage React (redux, native, hook, router), Node.js, and Express.js to create new functional features for both the front end and back end of the Highest Good Network Application.

Yao Wang – Software Engineer: Yao is a highly skilled software engineer with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from The University of Tulsa. With expertise in programming languages like Flask, Bootstrap, GitHub REST API, and more, Yao has conducted research on GitHub data analysis and presented his findings at the HCI International conference. He has also developed impactful projects, including a Flask-based web application for converting angles and a full-stack website for the Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA) with interactive features and real-time updates. While a member of One Community, Yao’s strong academic background, technical skills, and contributions to research and project development made him a valuable asset to the Highest Good Network software team.

Yash Agrawal – Full Stack Software Engineer: Yash has over 4 years of experience building high-performance software and web applications for various companies and startups. He has demonstrated expertise in developing scalable solutions and optimizing system performance in fast-paced environments. Yash is passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies to create efficient and innovative software products. As a member of the One Community team working on the Highest Good Network software, Yash has taken ownership of critical infrastructure improvements, including successfully transitioning the organization’s CDN from Surge to Netlify to address availability issues. He proactively identified and resolved errors during this migration, showcasing his problem-solving skills and commitment to system reliability. Currently, Yash is spearheading the development of a sophisticated bidding and listing engine for One Community’s future phases, further demonstrating his ability to lead complex technical initiatives

Yeasin Arafat – Civil Engineering student and Graphic Designer: Yeasin has a profound enthusiasm for creating sustainable and innovative solutions that shape our built environment. An aspiring engineer with a strong foundation in structural analysis, sustainable design, and environmental sustainability, Yeasin is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering at Zhengzhou University. He has gained hands-on experience through internships and practical projects, enhancing his project management skills and problem-solving abilities. While a member of the One Community team, Yeasin helped with designing the social media content for the One Community weekly progress updates.

Yifei Zhu – Analyst: After obtaining her Masters of Science in Operations Research, Yifei gained hands-on experience as a data analyst with speciality in digital acquisition. Yifei is passionate about data analytics and considers her greatest strength to be resilience. Recreationally, Yifei enjoys snowboarding and playing card games. Combined with her knowledge as an Industrial Engineering major, she helped One Community with content review, formatting, and data entry for the Earthbag Village designs and Highest Good Food component.

Yihan Liu – Software Engineer: Yihan received her B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Beijing University Of Technology and M.S. in Computer Engineering from New York University. She has a huge interest in full stack development and is passionate about being involved in the whole software development lifecycle. In her spare time, Yihan loves traveling, hiking and playing table tennis. Prior to joining One Community, she gained valuable experience as a software development engineer intern at Amazon. While a member of the One Community team, Yihan helped develop the Highest Good Network software.

Yixiao Jiang – Software Developer: Yixiao has many experience with web development, with a particular emphasis on front-end projects. Her portfolio showcases a range of diverse and innovative web applications, reflecting her deep understanding of user interface design and user experience principles. Yixiao’s work not only reflects her technical aspect skills but also her belief in creating user-centric and intuitive interfaces. This approach underlines her contributions to the field, as she consistently seeks to blend aesthetic appeal with practical performance in her web applications. While a member of the One Community Software team, Yixiao helped develop, maintain and test the Highest Good Network software.

Yi Lin – Software Developer: Yi is a proficient Computer Science professional, holding a Bachelor of Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and an Associate’s degree from Bunker Hill Community College. Yi likes to demonstrate his strong aptitude for software development through various projects, particularly in the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js). These projects highlight his ability to effectively utilize a range of modern software development tools and methodologies. While a member of the One Community team, Yi applied his strong problem-solving skills and technical expertise to help develop the Highest Good Network software and fix bugs.

Yifei Zhu – Analyst: After obtaining her Masters of Science in Operations Research, Yifei gained hands-on experience as a data analyst with speciality in digital acquisition. Yifei is passionate about data analytics and considers her greatest strength to be resilience. Recreationally, Yifei enjoys snowboarding and playing card games. Combined with her knowledge as an Industrial Engineering major, she helped One Community with content review, formatting, and data entry for the Earthbag Village designs and Highest Good Food component.

Yihan Liu – Software Engineer: Yihan received her B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Beijing University Of Technology and M.S. in Computer Engineering from New York University. She has a huge interest in full stack development and is passionate about being involved in the whole software development lifecycle. In her spare time, Yihan loves traveling, hiking and playing table tennis. Prior to joining One Community, she gained valuable experience as a software development engineer intern at Amazon. While a member of the One Community team, Yihan helped develop the Highest Good Network software.

Yili Sun – Software Engineer: Yili is an accomplished software engineer with over 3 years of experience. She has developed multiple microservices using Java and Node.js, enhanced database read/write speeds by 20% through SQL performance optimizations, and played a pivotal role in launching IoT medical products that contributed to significant revenue growth. Additionally, Yili has a robust portfolio of full-stack projects, including developing an online shopping platform with cloud computing and implementing OAuth security flow. As a member of the One Community Highest Good Network software team, Yili has fixed several bugs, such as UI issues on the User Management Page and the Permissions Management info icons issue, demonstrating a commitment to improving user experience and functionality.

Yiqi Feng – Software Engineer: Yiqi received her B.S. in Automation from Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China and her M.S. in Electrical Engineering from University of Southern California. She is passionate about full stack development and big real-time data technologies and has hands-on experience with React, Redux, and Node.js. Before joining One Community, Yiqi finished several large-scale programming projects and developed an open source real-time data management system to receive dataflow from distributed servers. While a volunteer at One Community, she helped develop the React.js version of the Highest Good Network software timer functionality and edit time functions.

Yiwei He – Mechanical Engineer: Yiwei graduated from the University of California – Berkeley with a graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering. After 6 years of study and research experience, she became an innovative and proficient engineer. While a member of the One Community team, Yiwei helped with editing the solar hardware content and foundational calculation portion for the Solar Microgrid page, inventorying and preparing content for the 3rd Aircrete team, and helped generate the 3D solid model and complete structural analysis for dome structures of the Duplicable City Center.

Yiyun Tan – Software Engineer: Yiyun has 2 years professional experience as a software engineer. She earned her Masters degree in Computer Engineering and Bachelors degree in Software engineering. Yiyun has experience in Object-Oriented programming and testing and knowledge of design principles and coding practices. In her free time, she likes watching dramas, doing fitness and baking. Yiyun joined the One Community team to participate and contribute to a large-scale project and is helping with the Highest Good Network application.

Yongtae “Yogi” Park – Graphic Designer, UX Designer: Yogi is a UX/UI designer based in Los Angeles, California, with experience in conceptualizing and creating digital products. He is passionate about making the world a better place with his design skills, and likes helping businesses and non-profit organizations complete their mission for a good cause. Yogi has helped Save the Frog meet its goal of protecting amphibian populations and forming a community of nature conservations. He did this by developing a UX Mobile App prototype for the official mobile app and providing other digital assets such as flyers and social media posts for promotional purposes. Yogi also joined a charity rock band as a guitarist in 2021. The band was attached to Live and Loud, a charity hobby band organization in Korea that donates to local animal shelters and disability resource centers through fundraising events. At the annual concert, his band contributed $520 through ticket sales, to the total collection of $1860 by the organization. While a member of the One Community team, Yogi helped create the social media images we use for our weekly progress updates.

Yongjian Pan – React.js / MongoDB Full Stack Software Developer: Yongjian is a recent graduate of San Francisco State University with a Master of Science degree in Computer Science. With three years of experience in software development, he specializes in the MongoDB, Express, React.js, Node.js (MERN) stack and has developed over 20 personal and group projects. Additionally, he has expertise in smart contract development using Solidity and has made contributions to the Ethereum Stack Exchange Q&A forum. Yongjian is also interested in contributing to open source projects. While a member of the One Community Highest Good Network software development team, he helped improve user experience by implementing necessary functionalities to enhance the application’s ability to manage, track, and reward volunteer labor hours.

Youyou Zhang – Software Engineer: Youyou is an innovative and passionate software developer with an engineering mindset. She discovered her interest in software development during her undergraduate studies and pursued a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. During her two years of study, she honed her front-end and back-end skills, becoming proficient in popular web stacks like MERN. Her interests also include building software systems that involve other technologies like VR, IoT devices, and game engines. As a member of the One Community team, Youyou contributes to the web development of the Highest Good Network software by addressing bugs and implementing features. She is also actively involved in reviewing pull requests for both the frontend and backend.

Yubo Sun – Full Stack Software Developer: Yubo is a skilled and versatile full stack software developer who has a Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering from Queen’s University. Since 2020, he worked as a frontend developer, specializing in TypeScript and React.js to create reusable components in a startup team. His dedication to the web industry marks the beginning of his career, and he aspires to expand his skillset beyond web development to encompass mobile and other platforms. While a member of the One Community team, Yubo contributed to the development of the open-source Highest Good Network software project. With a keen understanding of Git, JavaScript, MongoDB, Express.js, and Node.js, Yubo tracked and fixes errors and broken features, consistently delivering high-quality solutions.

Yueru Zhao – Software Engineer: Yueru received her B.S in Management Information Systems from University of Delaware and M.S in Information Science from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Before joining One Community, she worked as a full-time software engineer at SAP. Besides work, Yueru likes hiking and photography. While a member of the Highest Good Network software development team at One Community, Yueru helped develop the reports functionality.

Yufei Zhang – Software Engineer: Yufei received her bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Maryland, College Park, and is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Computer Science at Rice University. She has one year of experience as a full-stack software engineer, specializing in React and MongoDB. She enjoys designing user-friendly applications and is passionate about software development. While a member of the One Community Team, Yufei helped develop the software for the open source Highest Good Network software.

Yufu Liao – Software Developer: Yufu has over 4 years as a proficient Full stack Developer navigating the complex intersections of data and software engineering and contributing to global work management systems. With a comprehensive command of the MERN stack, he has designed data-driven features, such as a real-time working hours tracker and an automated, AI-backed badge awarding system utilizing MongoDB. While a One Community team member, Yufu helped develop the open-source Highest Good Network, which not only enhanced the practicality of workforce management tools but also maximized the use of real-time data to drive intelligent business decision-making. Explore his detailed works and projects through his GitHub repository.

Yujue Wang –Architectural Designer: Yujue graduated from The University of Pennsylvania where she received a Master’s Degree in Architecture. She is very interested in sustainable and regenerative design and is always exploring how architecture can bring a better life to people. She believes that thoughtful architecture can make a positive difference in the quality of life, shared sense of purpose, and vitality of a community. While a volunteer architect and interior design member of the One Community team, Yujue applied her skills to deliver meaningful, innovative, and sustainable design to the rooms within the Duplicable City Center.

Yulia Minhazeeva – PhD Professor of Linguistics, Private Language Tutor, and Teacher: Having always been interested in relationships and communication, Yulia has spent nine years intensively studying languages and foreign literature and is fluent in Ukrainian, Russian, and English, with a basic knowledge of French and German as well. She holds a PhD in linguistics and has been teaching for Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko University since 2008. She has extensive experience with young children (aged from infancy to seven years old and more) that she has combined with her participation in a Children’s Early Development Education Program (based on Rudolph Steiner’s Waldorf School and Helen Doron’s teaching principles) helping her become an even more well-qualified children’s supervisor, facilitator, inspirer, and teacher. While a One Community consultant, Yulia contributed over two years to the development and evolution of the Highest Good education overall program, all curriculum components, lesson plans, and the complete subject of English.

Yun Lin – Ph.D., P.E.: Yun holds a Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering from West Virginia University and a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Pennsylvania State University. He has published a total of six papers in refereed journals and conferences based on research related to mass concrete, reinforced concrete, and thermal barrier coating. Yun is currently an experienced bridge structural engineer. Yun’s expertise includes bridge design, bridge inspection, bridge load rating, finite element analysis and programming. Yun is registered as a PE in the State of Louisiana and a Certified Bridge Inspection Team Leader Nationwide. While a One Community volunteer, Yun applied his engineering skills to help with the structural details of the Duplicable City Center.

Yusuf Thanawala – Structural Engineer: Yusuf has over two years of experience in the oil and gas industry, working primarily as a design engineer for steel pipe racks, technical structures, and concrete building foundations. He is well-versed in codal requirements for structural design and is focused on incorporating sustainable design practices into his projects. Yusuf values a commercial approach in his work, balancing sustainability with practical economic considerations. As a member of the One Community team, he has worked on the Earthbag Village 4-dome home roof deck design in compliance with California building codes. He has also explored alternative materials to wood for construction.

Yuqiao Zhang – Architectural Designer/Drafter: Yuqiao is a graduate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with Master of Architecture and M.S. Civil Engineering: Construction Management. With a diversity of experience in architectural design and drafting, Yuqiao is working to apply his construction-education backgrounds with designs that create value and serve society. As part of this, Yuqiao also became a LEED GA in 2018. This further deepened his understanding of the importance of sustainability and how much people can reduce their impact with environment-friendly designs and construction techniques. Yuqiao joined the One Community team working on the Duplicable City Center designs to contribute this passion and his knowledge to make positive change in the world. While a member of the team, he helped with extensive AutoCAD floor plan updates and the rainwater catchment research and designs in both Sketchup and AutoCAD.

Yuran Qin – Yuran received her Master’s degree of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) from UMass Amherst. During her master’s degree, she worked as a research assistant on wearable medical devices to help people improve their quality of life. This gave her the idea to use what she learned to help people live better in other ways too. While a member of the One Community team, Yuran created the web pages for Health Insurance, the Solar Incentive Rates in West Coast States: Research and Understanding, Most Sustainable Lightbulbs and Light Bulb Companies, and Ethical, Humane, & Conscientious Sheep Stewardship.

Yuri Clemente Andrade Sokolovicz, Ph.D. – Software Engineer and Team Manager: Yuri holds a Ph.D. in Science from the University of Strasbourg, France, which he earned in 2019. Following his Ph.D. Yuri was awarded a two-year postdoctoral research program in Italy from 2020 to 2022. He earned a reputation as a dedicated and committed professional with a strong technical background and 1 year of experience in MERN FullStack Web development. While a member of the One Community team, Yuri played a pivotal role in the development phases of the Highest Good Network software, contributing to both phase 1 and phase 2. The work he did included creating new functionalities, addressing bugs, and demonstrating leadership and management skills by overseeing the activities of the Expressers Team, conducting individual assessments, and providing weekly progress reports.

Yusuf Sulayman – Lawyer and member of the Nigerian Bar Association: Yusuf obtained his law degree from Bayero University, Kano in 2012 and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2013. He immediately joined the law firm of Belgore, Olufadi & Co. as counsel until March 2014 when he briefly joined the Supreme Court of Nigeria for his National Youth Service Corps. Yusuf strives to achieve professional excellence, challenge conventional attitudes, explore new ideas, and contribute positively to any and all activities and organizations he engages. To One Community, he brings the zeal to professionally contribute his legal knowledge and ability to learn and apply diverse skills towards attaining One Community’s vision and core values through effectiveness and good teamwork.

Yuxi Lu – Architectural Designer: Yuxi is a graduate of the MARCH and M.S. CEE Construction Management program at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. With an interest in architecture-related disciplines, she also took a few urban planning classes and pursued a minor in landscape architecture. Her passion in architecture encouraged her to participate in student organizations to share and collaborate with others. The most recent event Yuxi was involved in was Illinois Solar Decathlon Build Competition that challenged students to build sustainable and innovative housing. During the process, she learned and developed more skills on Building Information Modeling, architectural documentation, and communication. While a member of the One Community team, Yuxi helped the architecture team update CAD architectural drawings, SketchUp models, and sections and elevations for the Duplicable City Center.

Zachary Melin – Videographer, Graphic Designer, and Airman: Zach has had an interest in art and nature since childhood. Growing up in rural Michigan, he graduated high school as an art honor student and attended a local community college using art and music scholarships. Zach soon discovered that the structure of collegiate art education was not for him, and yearning to escape the confines of his hometown, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. Military service provided him with a first-class trade-school education, first in aircraft maintenance and later in videography, while also providing a substantial amount of supervisory, managerial, followership and leadership experience. Zach’s subsequent world travel and military experience taught him many things, including the value of small communities and socialistic models, as well as the barriers class systems present. Looking forward to a future of participating in a more egalitarian system, Zach has had a keen interest in sustainability, earthen building, permaculture and all things off-the-grid since approximately 2007, and is currently participating in Oregon State University’s horticulture program via distance learning in preparation for his eventual retirement from military service. Other areas Zach is passionate about include veganism, world travel (especially geocaching with his family), hiking, and learning new things. While a One Community team member, Zach helped with the graphic design for the Tree House Village (Pod 7) book presentation.

Zdenek Jurik – P.E. Structural, Civil and Mechanical Engineer: Zdenek attended college in Pilsen, Czechoslovakia and received his A.A.S. in Mechanical Technology from the Industrial School of Mechanical Engineering, a Diploma in Engineering, Design, Testing and Inspection of Cranes and Steel Construction from the National Institute of Work Safety, and completed additional courses in Material Technology Welding through the National Research Center of Welding. His expertise spans a broad spectrum of engineering calculation and design including ponds, underground water storage, marine public landings, piers, bridges, roads, sites, retaining structures (concrete, stl. piles, wood), and hydrology. He as also created complete structural designs for libraries, hospital additions, education centers, ice skating and tennis sport facilities, banks, residential homes, production buildings and museums, pressure vessels, and dams. Also analysis and design for special aluminum structures (International and North America), cranes, and hoists. He is an expert witness in Structural and Civil Engineering with extensive hands-on experience and knowledge of Autocad, Risa, Enercalc and 3D Finite Element Analysis. While a One Community consultant, Zdenek helped with the initial engineering details of the aquapini and walipini structures. He is a licensed professional engineer, USA, Corporate member of Dispute Board Federation, Geneva, Switzerland, and President of ABC Engineering P.E.

Zebao Chen – Structural Designer: Zebao graduated with double majors in architecture and civil engineering in structural engineering. She had two years experience as a teaching assistant in structural courses during graduate school, and has worked on offices, schools, residentials and renovations projects in architecture firms. She is familiar with building anatomy, construction details and structural planning. While a member of the One Community team, Zebao helped update and run initial structural analysis for the roof and structure of the Ultimate Classroom.

Zhide Wang – Mechanical Engineer: Zhide is a dedicated and passionate graduate from the University of Florida with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. During his studies, he developed a strong interest in the fields of solar energy and high-performance vehicles, actively participating as a member of the Formula SAE team. Prior to graduation, Zhide gained valuable industry experience through internships with NIO and AVIC, focusing on mechanical design and system management. These experiences honed his skills in designing and optimizing mechanical systems. While a member of One Community, Zhide helped contribute to the completion of the City Center Structural Engineering Tutorials, helped to enhance the Net-zero Bathroom and Earthbag Village Water Collection and Septic Design, aircrete compression testing organization and planning, and Food Self-sufficiency Transition Plan.

Zhiheng “Samson” Su – Civil Engineer: Samson earned his bachelor’s degree from Cal State Long Beach University and currently holds the Civil Engineering E.I.T license. His educational background lies in civil engineering with the emphasis in transportation, structure, and water resource management. While a member of the One Community team, Samson helped contribute to the design of the Duplicable City Center’s drainage plan, road and walkway plans, and helping write the pavement design tutorial for non-industry people.

Zijie “Cyril” Yu – Software Engineer: Graduating with a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Southern California, Zijie has gained hands-on experience in JavaScript, React, MySQL, Spring Boot, Vue, and other cutting-edge technologies. His education also includes a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from American University, where he honed his skills in web programming, operating systems, and design and organizational programming languages. Zijie has further enriched his skills through two significant internships, gaining practical insights and experience in the industry. With a deep commitment to developing practical solutions, he is continuously striving to contribute to the tech industry by leveraging his comprehensive skill set. While a member of One Community, Zijie was involved in the development of the open-source Highest Good Network software, with a focus on optimizing the system and creating a user-friendly interface.

Ziqian Zheng – Architectural Designer and Drafter: Ziqian earned his Masters of Architecture degree and M.S. in Architectural Study from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Ziqian is also working on getting his LEED GA. With a long lasting passion for architectural design, Ziqian desires to apply his skills to improve society through design. With these goals, Ziqian joined the One Community design team and helped finalize the Transition Kitchen designs in AutoCAD and SketchUp and created a video walkthrough. He also created version 2 of the Ultimate Classroom roof design in SketchUp, a video walkthrough, and the complete structure in AutoCAD.

Zixi Zhang – Graphic Designer: With a BFA degree from Suffolk University, Zixi excels in art direction, specializing in composition and color. Her passion lies in creating visually compelling designs that effectively communicate messages and captivate audiences. Specializing in logo, branding, print, illustration, layout, and advertisement design, Zixi brings a diverse set of talents to her work. She uses Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere, and After Effects for her design work. She believes sustainable graphic design can make the world a better place. While a member of the One Community graphic design team, Zixi utilized tools such as Photoshop, Adobe Firefly, and Adobe Express to create Facebook social media images, designed diversity-themed content including text and images, while also using WordPress to develop announcement pages for our volunteers.

Zubing Guo – Software Engineer: Zubing is a recent graduate from University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she earned her master of mathematics degree. Although majoring in mathematics for five years, she has two years’ experience in software development. Her true passion lies in full-stack software development, with a particular focus on backend development. Outside of her professional pursuits, Zubing enjoys exploring new technologies, engaging in open-source projects, and participating in tech communities. While a member of the One Community team, she helped develop the Highest Good Network software.

Zuhang Xu ” Software Engineer: Originally from China, Zuhang is an alumnus of the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned his Bachelor’s in Computer Science. He is now advancing his expertise at Duke University, where he’s pursuing a Master’s in Computer Science. Zuhang’s passion, professionalism, and dedication shine through in every project. As a full-stack developer, he thrives on the challenge of refining his skills and broadening his expertise. Deeply intrigued by software development, Zuhang takes pride in crafting products that delight and satisfy end-users. With proficiency in tools like React, Node.js, Express, MongoDB, and MySQL, he brings technical depth to his role. While a member of the One Community team, Zuhang made a significant contribution to the open-source Highest Good Network software by addressing bugs and introducing new features.

Zuqi Li – Data Analyst and Project Manager:- Zuqi has close to two years of experience in data analytics and administration and holds a Master’s degree in Applied Economics and Econometrics from the University of Southern California. With her strong analytical background and proficiency in econometric modeling, data analytics, SQL, python and Tableau, she excels at deriving actionable insights and using advanced statistical techniques to enhance organizational performance. As a volunteer at One Community, she has made significant contributions by designing comprehensive wireframes for dashboards within the Highest Good Network software, effectively visualizing key metrics. Her commitment to the organization’s mission is further demonstrated by her active role in optimizing the volunteer team management process and improving SEO strategies, ensuring the content reaches a broader audience.

 

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