About Dayna Baumeister (PhD)

With a background in biology, a devotion to applied natural history, and a passion for sharing the wonders of nature with others, Dayna has worked in the field of Biomimicry since 1998 as an educator, researcher, and design consultant. As co-founder and keystone for the Biomimicry Guild, Dayna acts as the liaison between all members of the Guild. In addition, she brings her skills as a systems thinker and organic communicator to her dynamic workshops, presentations, seminars, and exhibits, which have introduced the idea of nature as model, measure, and mentor to thousands of designers, business managers, and engineers around the country. Bringing home the principles of life that she espouses in her work, Dayna finds physical and spiritual sustenance as a gardener, hunter, yoga instructor, and naturalist. She lives with her family in the foothills of the inspiring landscape of the rugged Rocky Mountain Front in Montana.

About Theresa Millard - Certified Biomimicry Professional

Theresa’s passion is looking for innovation inside problems particularly as manifested by the “Indus-trial Age”. Having spent 20+ years in the world of durable goods manufacturing she has seen first-hand the opportunities and problems we create. Born in the UK and trained as an artist, her professionnal career has been focused in the USA. She recently turned her life upside down by moving to Spain with the express purpose of seeing the world differently. The study of Biomimicry leads her to new perspectives on how to influence the business world with synergy and systems rather than individualistic reductive methods. The future is in the comprehension of the whole; the models exist in nature and can be applied to human endeavor if we take the time to look and understand. She is optimistic that if are open to the right conversations we can find answers to the global issues we face.

Zeynep Arhon – Certified Biomimicry Professional

Zeynep is a marketing consultant and a biomimicry professional based in İstanbul, Turkey. As co-founder of TRENDDESK she works towards stimulating innovation; inspiring management teams with future lenses and building brands with consumer trends. She talks and writes about biomimicry with the intension of introducing it to the Turkish industry. She feels passionate about the power of biomimicry to create businesses that nourish life and transform consumption into a graceful human activity. Her corporate experience includes strategic leadership and brand management at the Coca-Cola Company. She holds a BA in International Relations & Political Science, and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration.

About Karen Allen - Certified Biomimicry Professional

Karen feels most impassioned when exploring nature and sharing her understanding of the natural world with others to help inform the way we live. Her interdisciplinary science background and love of natural history helps Karen serve as a Biologist at the Design Table for companies looking for sustainable solutions, translating nature’s strategies for architects, engineers, and designers. She brings her love of teaching to the Biomimicry Institute’s Costa Rica Biomimicry and Design Course, Biomimicry presentations and workshops. Karen also helps the Guild research nature’s solutions. Karen is deeply committed to sharing Biomimicry as an innovation tool that allows us to live and work more sustainably.

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