Our Team

Meet our talented team of 25+ dedicated professionals, each passionate about turning climate commitments into tangible action. Together, we specialize in creating premiere investment opportunities that make a measurable impact on the planet.

From community leaders and carbon analysts to finance experts and project managers, every team member brings a unique perspective to nature-based carbon removal projects. Driven by passion and guided by our shared commitment to a healthier world, we are committed to working hand-in-hand with our partners on the ground for every successful project.

Ian Shimizu

CEO – Our Forest Advocate

Ian is a fervent entrepreneur who has dedicated his life to addressing pressing environmental issues. At 3T, Ian Shimizu pours his unwavering dedication and commitment into propelling the organization’s mission forward.

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Thomas Ansre

Director of Community Success

From land acquisition to consensus building, and local employment facilitation to devising community benefit programs, Thomas’s role is vital to aligning 3T’s operations with local community needs.

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Jo Choi

CFO & COO – Our Forest Advocate

Her career journey has spanned several major cities around the world, before an encounter with thousand-year-old trees on Japan’s Yakushima Island inspired her to dedicate her efforts to restore forests.

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Ian Shimizu

CEO – Our Forest Advocate

Ian is a fervent entrepreneur who has dedicated his life to addressing pressing environmental issues. At 3T, Ian Shimizu pours his unwavering dedication and commitment into propelling the organization’s mission forward.

Connect on LinkedIn See Bio

Thomas Ansre

Director of Community Success

From land acquisition to consensus building, and local employment facilitation to devising community benefit programs, Thomas’s role is vital to aligning 3T’s operations with local community needs.

Connect on LinkedIn See Bio

Jo Choi

CFO & COO – Our Forest Advocate

Her career journey has spanned several major cities around the world, before an encounter with thousand-year-old trees on Japan’s Yakushima Island inspired her to dedicate her efforts to restore forests.

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Ghana Team

Our incredible team on the ground in Ghana is at the heart of our mission to restore native ecosystems. Composed of passionate local experts, including ecologists, community liaisons, and field technicians, this team works tirelessly to implement nature-based projects that rejuvenate the land and foster biodiversity. From reforesting landscapes to promoting sustainable land-use practices, they bring deep knowledge, dedication, and a strong connection to the communities they serve. Their hands-on efforts ensure that our projects have lasting impact, not only for the environment but for the people who call this land home.

Ian Shimizu

CEO – Our Forest Advocate

Ian is a fervent entrepreneur who has dedicated his life to addressing pressing environmental issues. At 3T, Ian Shimizu pours his unwavering dedication and commitment into propelling the organization’s mission forward.

Connect on LinkedIn See Bio

Ian Shimizu

CEO – Our Forest Advocate

Ian is a fervent entrepreneur who has dedicated his life to addressing pressing environmental issues. At 3T, Ian Shimizu pours his unwavering dedication and commitment into propelling the organization’s mission forward.

Connect on LinkedIn See Bio

Ian Shimizu

CEO – Our Forest Advocate

Ian is a fervent entrepreneur who has dedicated his life to addressing pressing environmental issues. At 3T, Ian Shimizu pours his unwavering dedication and commitment into propelling the organization’s mission forward.

Connect on LinkedIn See Bio