Our Team
Taisuke Fox, Co-Founder, and CEO
Taisuke Fox is a senior at American University majoring in International Studies, focusing on Environmental Sustainability. Taisuke was elected as the President of AU’s International Relations Society (AMIRS) and is on the Travel Team of American University’s Model UN Team, currently ranked 1st in the US. Post-grad, Taisuke will join Guidehouse on the Energy, Sustainability & Infrastructure team where he helps Fortune 500 companies with procuring renewable energy, identifying emerging technologies, and providing overall sustainability strategy on footprinting and decarbonization work.
Erika Linke, Co-Founder, CMO
Erika Linke is a senior at American University, majoring in Communication, Legal Institutions, Economics, and Government with a focus on environmental law. She also has a double minor in German and Finance. This past summer, Erika had the opportunity to work in the Office of Senator Richard Blumenthal (CT) as a legislative intern. This experience culminated in a summer-long research paper and presentation on marine protection and combating climate change.
Jack Tapay-Cueva, Head of Design
Jack Tapay-Cueva is a rising junior at American University, majoring in International Studies with a minor in Computer Science. Jack incorporated his graphic design skills throughout the American University International Relations Society (AMIRS), and was recently elected to the post of Chief Administrative Officer. Jack is excited to support Chikyu's sustainability platform and branding efforts.
Our Strategic Advisors
Chikyu has reached out to the brightest minds in the environmental sustainability field to provide innovative ideas and solutions towards helping your company on its path to becoming B-Corp certified.
Tacy Lambiase
Tacy Lambiase is the Sustainability Manager of American University’s Office of Sustainability. With a specialization in program management, outreach/behavior change, and communications, Tacy has assisted American University in its transition to become the first higher education institution in the United States to achieve carbon neutrality. Tacy joins Chikyu Consulting as a Strategic Advisor.
Paul Wapner
Paul Wapner is a former professor at American University with a focus on Environmental thought, Transnational environmental activism, and Environmental ethics. He has published six books and dozens of scholarly articles in the area of Global Environmental Politics and was awarded the Harold and Margaret Sprout Award (1997) for the best book on international environmental affairs. Paul joins Chikyu Consulting as a Strategic Advisor.