The Advisory Circle is invited by the Anchor Circle (our leadership team) for its diverse experience and deep insight. Its role is to offer external perspectives, share expertise, and support Umoja Greenlands through dialogue, mentorship, and reflective learning. While the Advisory Circle does not hold decision-making authority, it collaborates closely with the Anchor Circle to serve as a wisdom body—a space for critical thinking, ethical guidance, and systems insight that nourishes the evolution of our collective mission.
Jean-Christophe Lurenbaum
Jean-Christophe decided at an early age to dedicate his life to organising the creation of greater happiness in the world. With this aim, he first trained as an economist and became a key strategist in charge of major projects at France’s largest public corporation, La Poste. He wrote Naître est-il dans l’intérêt de l’enfant? Idéologie de reproduction versus non-souffrance (2011), the result of a decades-long historical exploration of the conflict between the ethic of non-suffering and the ideology of reproduction. In 2013 he co-founded the Algosphere Alliance, a network and direct democracy for the alleviation of suffering.
Sailesh Rao
Dr. Sailesh Rao is a globally respected systems engineer and climate leader whose work bridges ecological science, compassionate ethics, and deep cultural transformation. As the founder of Climate Healers, Dr. Rao advocates for a plant-based ecological civilization and has been a leading voice in recognizing industrial animal agriculture as a central driver of climate and biodiversity collapse. Formerly instrumental in accelerating the Internet's infrastructure, Dr. Rao underwent a personal transformation that led him to devote his life to healing the Earth. He brings to Umoja Greenlands his systems-level insight, bold moral clarity, and an unwavering commitment to ending suffering for all beings. His presence in our Advisory Circle strengthens our alignment with nonviolence, science-based activism, and regenerative worldbuilding.
Roberto Savio
Roberto Savio is a lifelong communicator, educator, and convener with decades of experience fostering dialogue, inclusion, and cooperation across cultures and continents. He is the founder of Inter Press Service (IPS), a global news network dedicated to sharing stories from the Global South and lifting up the voices of underserved communities. Roberto has spent much of his life promoting social and climate justice, helping communities respond to shared challenges with dignity and care. He is also a thoughtful advocate for global cooperation and wise governance, grounded in compassion and respect for all peoples. His work resonates deeply with Umoja Greenlands’ mission to regenerate trust, reduce suffering, and co-create a more compassionate future. We are honored to welcome him as an advisor to Umoja Greenlands.
