Evelina Marchetti

Chief Operating Officer, Project O 

Executive Director, Blue City Network

Evelina is an accomplished fundraising strategist and expert in zero waste event design and production. She is dedicated to keeping the well-being of the planet at the forefront of service to people and profit. For the past six years, she has worked with some of the world’s most distinguished brands, global charities, and non-profit organizations. Her eco-event company was recognized as Best in World Honoree twice by B-Lab, an established international organization that awards and certifies businesses that are actively addressing society’s greatest challenges. Evelina’s experience with climate change mitigation led her to serve as a mentor to the Climate Reality Project since 2017. Her passion to be a part of the solution has drawn her to Project O to collaborate with the world’s top ocean-conservation organizations on the Blue City Certification Network. Evelina resides in Manhattan Beach, CA by the ocean that she affectionately refers to as the heartbeat of the planet.

Alisan Amrhein

Chief City Liaison, Blue City Network

Alisan Amrhein is an environmental communicator, writer, and organizer, dedicated to protecting the world’s oceans and waterways. Her professional and academic background spans 10+ years in the fields of environmental conservation, research, and outreach. After graduating from UCLA for undergraduate education and then earning her Masters from the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, she became a Sea Grant Fellow with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Since then, she has worked with a number of environmental non-profit organizations in California, and is now excited to expand Project O’s outreach as Communications Director, and support the Blue City program as City Liaison. Alisan lives in the Bay Area with her partner and two dogs. Outside of her work with Project O, you can typically find her strolling the beach, hiking the hills, or camping in the forest.