Our Expert Leaders & Advisors

Michael Kunz brings over 20 years of international experience in designing and delivering high-impact programs that connect innovation, policy, and market opportunities. He has worked in more than 25 countries, partnering with public agencies, private investors, philanthropies, and multilateral organizations to strengthen innovation ecosystems, develop investment-ready frameworks, and implement solutions that advance economic growth and climate resilience. His track record includes co-developing pioneering initiatives such as the first Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Action (NAMA) for mangrove carbon capture, co-developing the Private Sector Call to Action for Resilience, and authoring several publications that promote innovative investments in climate resilience.

At WynBay Tech, Michael leads innovative program design and develops cross-sector partnerships that turn complex challenges into scalable solutions. Drawing on his experience in climate adaptation strategies, blue carbon policy, and private-sector–driven infrastructure investment, he ensures WynBay Tech’s offerings are both future-focused and grounded in practical delivery models. His ability to connect technical innovation with actionable funding and implementation pathways strengthens WynBay Tech’s capacity to deliver impactful, results-oriented solutions for clients in both the public and private sectors. 

Stephanie Landers Silva is a senior advisor with over 15 years of experience driving private sector engagement and delivering strategic advisory services for multinational companies, local businesses, industry associations, and NGOs. She has led partnerships with companies and entrepreneurs in the U.S., Asia, Africa, and Latin America to develop market-driven solutions that create both business and social impact. She specializes in building sustainable and inclusive supply chains and markets, covering sectors ranging from consumer goods and packaging to tourism and the digital economy.

Stephanie brings deep expertise in agriculture and the food and beverage industry, with a special passion for the coffee sector. She has designed and led multimillion-dollar initiatives that strengthen market competitiveness, inclusivity, and climate resilience across agricultural value chains. Her portfolio includes collaborations with international traders, global brands, industry associations, and producer cooperatives to improve supply chain sustainability and expand market access. 

At WynBay Tech, Stephanie helps clients and partners bridge commercial objectives with sustainability and inclusion to deliver innovative, market-driven solutions.

Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, Stephanie holds a Master of Arts from The Fletcher School at Tufts University, where she focused on international business.

Matthew Addison is a senior energy advisor and economist with over 30 years of global experience in energy policy, regulation, market restructuring, clean energy finance, and program evaluation. He has led transformative power-sector reforms, from unbundling utilities and modernizing regulations to harmonizing regional interconnection agreements and standardizing financing models. His work spans more than 40 countries across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and the United States.

As Chief of Party for the $920 million Ukraine Energy Security Project, Matthew directed efforts to integrate Ukraine into European energy markets, strengthen its national regulator, and restore critical infrastructure. He has also led technical teams to design rooftop solar and efficiency programs in Vietnam, develop tariff methodologies and energy laws in Central Asia, and advance cross-border power trade in Southern Africa. 

At WynBay Tech, Matthew applies his expertise to help public and private sector clients implement pragmatic, investment-ready energy solutions that combine policy reform, market design, and sustainable infrastructure development.

Ellen Bomasang is an accomplished energy, climate, and equity expert with over 25 years of experience advancing clean energy transitions, strengthening climate resilience, and embedding social impacts in energy and environmental programs. She has managed complex, multi-country projects across Asia, Africa, and other regions. Her portfolio includes renewable energy policy reform, climate risk assessment, stakeholder engagement, and integration of social equity into infrastructure and energy systems. Ellen has contributed to sector knowledge through published thought pieces in inclusive energy systems, energy transition strategies, and climate resilience, reinforcing her reputation as a respected voice in the field. 

A recognized thought leader in equitable energy planning, Ellen has designed and implemented strategies, training programs, and policy advisory support that empower women, engage youth, and expand participation in energy markets. She has collaborated with governments, multilateral and bilateral donors, private sector partners, and community organizations to ensure that clean energy and infrastructure investments deliver measurable social and economic benefits. 

At WynBay Tech, Ellen applies her expertise to help clients align sustainable infrastructure and energy investments with community priorities, ensuring solutions are technically sound, socially inclusive, equitable, and resilient. 

Dr. Tara Reed is a community engagement and systems-change leader with more than 15 years of experience strengthening housing, homelessness, and public service systems. She has directed multi-million-dollar, federally funded initiatives, guiding federal, state, and local agencies in designing practical, community-informed solutions. At Abt Global, she led a nationwide technical assistance and research team, developing tools and training that improved service delivery and fostered meaningful stakeholder participation. Her leadership helped public agencies and nonprofits translate strategic goals into operational results and contributed to significant project wins for community-driven initiatives.

Previously, as Executive Director at Mental Health America of Los Angeles, Tara managed $4M+ in city, county, and philanthropic contracts, overseeing outreach, supportive housing, tele-engagement, and resource coordination for vulnerable populations. Tara holds a PsyD in Multicultural Community Clinical Applications from Alliant International University, an MS in Psychology from California Lutheran University, and a BA in Psychology from UCLA.

 Arijanto “Arie” Istandar is a Technical Leader with over 20 years of experience in water, environmental and waste management. Arie has designed, led and delivered large-scale projects up to $24M globally and in the U.S. that focused on water and wastewater utility operational efficiencies improvements and resilience, infrastructure development and sustainability, hazardous waste remediation, governance and policy reform. His work spans technical advisory, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, business development, capacity building, and thought leadership. Arie holds a MSc in Environmental Engineering and a BSc in Civil and Water Resources Engineering. 

Dr. Amal A. Hijazi brings over 25 years of leadership and technical expertise in the water, wastewater, and environmental sectors across the Middle East and North Africa. A Jordanian-Australian national, she has successfully managed and delivered large-scale, multi-million-dollar projects funded by USAID, the World Bank Group, IFC, GIZ, UNDP, and the European Union.  Her career spans senior roles with USAID, the International Finance Corporation, and her own consultancy—Sustainable Environmental and Energy Solutions (SEES)—where she led complex initiatives in water reuse, wastewater management, climate change adaptation, and environmental safeguards. Dr. Hijazi has extensive experience in public-private partnerships, policy development, and governance, with projects on water-energy-food security, waste management, and social safeguards.

A Certified Environmental and Social Safeguards Consultant with the World Bank and EBRD, Dr. Hijazi has worked in Jordan, Abu Dhabi, and across the MENA region. Her award-winning work on water reuse in Jordan has received international recognition from the UNDP, the American Academy for Environmental Engineers, and the International Water Association.  Dr. Hijazi holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from Queensland University of Technology (Australia), an M.Sc. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Newcastle (UK), and a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan (USA). Based in Amman, Jordan, Dr. Hijazi is fluent in Arabic and English, and proficient in French.

Cecilia Brady is a senior international development strategist with extensive experience bringing governments, civil society, and the private sector together to address complex global challenges. For nearly two decades she has advised USAID, multilateral organizations (the African Union, UNDP) and national governments (Government of Mexico, multiple emerging donors in Eastern Europe) on partnership design and collaborative strategy, with on-the-ground engagements spanning Africa, Latin America, Asia, and beyond. She has a proven track record of identifying collaboration opportunities for stakeholders that might not naturally work together, and turning those partnerships into joint solutions that create real impact.

Cecilia’s futures practice is grounded in this global development expertise. Having seen firsthand how social, economic, and political dynamics shape outcomes, she applies foresight to help organizations anticipate change and identify new pathways for cooperation. Her work bridges two worlds: the practical realities of economic and social development, and the forward-looking perspective of futures. In this era of volatility and transformation, Cecilia's work enables partners to prepare not only for emerging risks but also for new opportunities to collaborate. Recent projects include a scenario exercise for the Government of Malawi, futures analysis and strategy for an education-focused NGO in Madagascar, and a futures exercise for an international exchange organization. Cecilia is a Professional Member of the Association of Professional Futurists and in 2024 was invited to present her work at the African Futures Conference.
At WynBay Tech, she combines foresight methodologies with deep regional knowledge of Southeast Asia, ensuring that client strategies are futures-ready and actionable, and focused on resiliency. Cecilia is currently based in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Dan Potash brings over 30 years of experience in energy systems, infrastructure finance, and power sector reform across the U.S. and globally. He has advised the U.S. Department of Energy on electrification of non-powered dams and EV transition strategies for small and medium-sized manufacturers, and supported developers on solar, cogeneration, and energy storage projects in California and Colorado. Internationally, Dan has mobilized more than $1 billion in renewable energy investments, working with the World Bank, IFC, and EBRD. He has advised governments on power sector privatization and reform and structured financing for renewable projects in Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Caribbean. His expertise spans project structuring, financial modeling, tariffs and cost-of-service analysis, and contracting, with transactions ranging from advanced natural gas and coal facilities to leading-edge solar, wind, and efficiency projects.

In addition to his advisory work, Dan is a recognized thought leader in energy finance. He founded and led Power Project Financing, an independent consultancy that guided developers in structuring and financing both conventional and renewable projects, and has taught courses on project finance for USAID, USTDA, ExIm Bank, and state energy commissions. He has published more than 30 professional articles. 

With an MBA in Finance and Marketing and a BS in Industrial Engineering from Columbia University, Dan combines technical, financial, and market expertise that directly supports WynBay Tech’s mission of delivering sustainable, innovative, and financially sound infrastructure solutions in the U.S. and globally.