OUR TEAM

Souphatta Chanthaphone (Namkhing) is a results-driven leader and advocate for youth empowerment. As Project Assistant at NaturePreneur, she is instrumental in driving initiatives that bridge conservation and culture—notably leading the “Conserve Culture, Protect Nature” project from concept to completion. Her role involves overseeing complex logistics, multi-stakeholder coordination, and impact evaluation to ensure seamless implementation and strengthen youth participation in environmental advocacy.

With a background in International Relations, Namkhing honed her professional skills through prestigious internships at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lao PDR (Press and Consular Departments) and Lao Brewery Co.,Ltd (Legal and Government Affairs). Her diverse portfolio also includes contributions to Plan International Laos, ChildFund Laos, and the European Union in Laos. She is dedicated to leveraging her strategic planning and communication expertise to deliver tangible social impact and advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Lao PDR.

Latdavanh KEODALA (Marina) is the founder and Managing Director of NaturePreneur, where she champions the intersection of conservation and youth development. Her work has gained global recognition — she is an Australia Awards scholar studying Conservation and Ecosystem Management at TAFE NSW and was selected as an UNLESH Global Innovator at 18 in education sector and a One Young World Ambassador Spotlight at 19, recognized as a rising social entrepreneur in sustainability, education and innovation.

During her remote externship with National Geographic and The Nature Conservancy’s Freshwater Conservation Program, Marina secured a Seed Funding to support her environmental initiatives in Laos. Beyond her entrepreneurial leadership, she has contributed meaningfully to national policy in 2023 and 2025, drafting key recommendations for Lao PDR’s Call to Action to the United Nations at the Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) Youth Forum — a testament to her unwavering commitment to accelerating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Sonesavanh Phommathep (Jona) is a dynamic Project Communication Assistant, excelling in both organizational support and strategic communication. She skillfully combines her academic understanding of policy and global cooperation with practical expertise in creative content creation, ensuring that complex ideas are conveyed clearly and effectively. Jona’s passion for environmental advocacy and a greener future is evident not only in her professional contributions but also in her personal accomplishments, most notably earning 2nd Runner-up in the highly competitive 2024 Environment Day Video Contest, a testament to her creativity and dedication.

Driven by a commitment to sustainable development, Jona approaches challenges with determination and resilience, embracing opportunities to learn, adapt, and create meaningful impact. She is particularly skilled at connecting people, ideas, and resources to deliver innovative solutions that address pressing environmental and societal issues.