Elia Kopreski
Chief Strategist
Elia has 20 years of marketing & promotion experience coupled with formal training in ecological sciences, a B.S. in Marine Biology a passion for travel and a heart for non-profit organizations. A serial entrepreneur, she thrives in a environment of chaos and brings clarity and high-impact results to any venture. Her deep understanding of Google Search Ads & broad programmatic reach has driven value based KPIs for the myriad of clients she has worked with throughout her career.
Lloyd Sexton
SEO Director
Lloyd has been optimizing websites for search algorithms for as long as Google has been around! With more than 25 years of experience in SEO and specialties in Schema development, dynamic website optimization and ADA compliance, Lloyd plays a crucial role for any organization who is serious about their website being poised to erode the competitor’s market share. Lloyd was the key developer of schema for ESPN and has a healthy cynicism of AI algorithms taking over search allowing us to stay one step ahead of the changing technologies.
Kathleen DC Bravante
Business Development Rep
Kathleen is a powerhouse that keeps our team centered on meeting the needs of the shifting market. She is a goal-driven and service-oriented professional with 13 years of work experience spanning various industries, including customer service, sales, and virtual assistance. With a strong commitment to client relationship management, a keen eye for detail, a collaborative mindset, and interpersonal skills, Kathleen is a well-rounded contributor. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and is proficient in a wide range of professional tools and applications.
Paul Landrum
Customer Success Manager
With 27 years of senior-level experience in wealth management at a major regional bank, Paul has developed deep expertise in sustainable investment strategies and environmentally-conscious financial planning that directly translates to the eco-tourism and green real estate sectors. His career has been built on client trust, strategic insight, and long-term relationship building—skills essential for navigating the complex stakeholder relationships inherent in sustainable tourism and real estate development.
Paul’s academic foundation in agriculture, complemented by an advanced degree in natural resource economics, provides me with a unique understanding of land use optimization, environmental impact assessment, and sustainable development principles—core competencies for eco-sensitive tourism and real estate projects. This educational background enables me to evaluate projects through both financial and environmental lenses, ensuring profitable ventures that preserve natural resources.
Paul’s proven track record includes securing over $13 million in philanthropic support as a fundraising advisor to the Executive Dean of the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education at a major university, with specific focus on tropical and environmental initiatives. This experience demonstrates the ability to attract capital for environmentally-focused projects and build coalitions around sustainable development goals.
Whether structuring financing for eco-lodges, evaluating sustainable real estate investments, or developing partnerships for conservation-based tourism ventures, Paul brings a client-centric, results-driven approach that balances profitability with environmental stewardship. His expertise in long-term financial planning and risk assessment is particularly valuable in the eco-tourism sector, where projects must demonstrate both immediate viability and lasting environmental benefits.
Ryan Paul, Ph.D.
Creative Director
With over a decade of experience at the intersection of scientific research, digital marketing, and technology leadership, Dr. Ryan Kopreski brings a unique blend of analytical rigor, creative strategy, and data-driven insight to the role of VP, Technology and Media Services. Holding a doctorate in chemistry and a distinguished track record in both academia and industry, Ryan excels at translating complex scientific and technical concepts into actionable marketing and media solutions.
Ryan’s career spans senior roles in digital marketing for Fortune 500 scientific and pharmaceutical companies, where he has led teams in developing innovative marketing collateral, executing high-impact media campaigns, and optimizing digital platforms for measurable ROI. His expertise in web analytics, SEO/SEM, and user experience audits is complemented by advanced technical skills in web utilities, data visualization, and scientific software—enabling organizations to harness technology for sustainable growth.
As a scientific writer and educator, Ryan has co-published research papers, white papers, and infographics, and has taught chemistry at the collegiate level. His background in organic chemistry and environmental research, including work on green technologies and sustainable materials, provides a strong foundation for supporting eco-sensitive initiatives in tourism and real estate. Ryan’s problem-solving mindset and ability to synthesize data empower clients to achieve both environmental stewardship and business success.
Throughout his career, Ryan has demonstrated a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation—whether leading cross-functional teams, mentoring emerging talent, or advancing digital transformation in complex, regulated industries. His experience developing and managing digital infrastructure, combined with a passion for sustainability, positions him to drive technology-enabled, environmentally conscious growth strategies for the tourism and real estate sectors.