Who We are

Josiah is ARC’s Director of Operations and Co-founder. He was formerly the Asia Expansion Director at Eden Reforestation and has an extensive background in managing large-scale environmental projects. He has overseen the restoration of over 2,000 hectares of land across the Philippines including reforestation initiatives in Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental in Mindanao, watershed restoration and mangrove rehabilitation on the Dinagat Islands, and reforestation efforts in Botolan, Zambales in Luzon. Prior to co-founding ARC, he worked at Compassionate Carbon as the APAC Carbon Offset Project Feasibility and Development Manager, specializing in assessing and developing carbon offset projects across the Asia-Pacific region.

Maher is a seasoned creative professional with nearly 20 years of experience in graphic design and animation. He began his career after earning a B.S. in Graphic Design and Animation from Westwood College of Technology in 2005. In later years, he earned an MBA in Management and Leadership from Liberty University. This combination of creative talent and business acumen has allowed him to lead design teams, manage complex projects, and deliver high-impact visual solutions for diverse clients. In 2025, Maher took on a new challenge by joining ARC as a Project Manager, where he helps drive timelines and strategy, and ensures the successful execution of innovative, results-driven projects around the world. With a passion for innovation, collaboration, and excellence, he is excited to help ARC grow to incredible new heights.

Ben, a TCK (third culture kid) raised in Trinidad & Tobago, the United States, and Brazil, leverages his cross-cultural experiences to adapt seamlessly across contexts. Holding dual B.A. degrees in Biology (Environmental Focus) and Intercultural Studies, and a Master’s in Intercultural Studies, he has worked in K-12 environmental education, as an environmental scientist in Washington, D.C., and with sustainable agriculture and community-based environmental projects globally. Since 2021, Ben has lived in Brazil, serving as Director of Monitoring and Evaluation for an ecological restoration organization and leading ARC’s work with enthusiasm, conducting technical training and fostering relational partnerships. He is excited about global interest in Brazil’s restoration projects, where he sees vast potential for community-driven initiatives at several prospective sites, emphasizing relational over transactional approaches.

Agnes Luceño-Fitch is an accomplished digital marketing expert with over 15 years of experience in marketing, advertising, graphic design, SEO content creation, and sales. She has led global marketing campaigns for diverse international clients and serves as the key figure in promoting ARC’s socio-environmental restoration initiatives across multiple continents, greatly enhancing brand visibility and stakeholder engagement. Previously, she held roles as Digital Marketing Lead and Website Design Lead at SKY Properties Inc. in California and SEO Content Writer at Run Repeat ApS in Denmark. With a degree in Advertising, Agnes drives innovative branding and global marketing strategies, focusing on cross-cultural collaboration. She also contributes to academia as a guest lecturer and thesis panelist, mentoring and inspiring future digital marketers.