Laila Martins is passionate about creating a regenerative and thriving future for everyone, including both humans and the more-than-human world. At Unity Effect, Laila works on Regenerative Evaluation & Measurement as well as Learning & Experience Design. Laila’s work focuses on reshaping how organizations operate by cultivating multi-actor networks and driving innovation grounded in regenerative principles.. She uses the Inner Development Goals (IDG) framework to guide organizations toward meeting the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, making environmental progress feel achievable and meaningful.

With a rich background in International Relations, Sustainable Development, and Circular Economy, Laila has led impactful global sustainability projects and helped shape strategies for multinational companies. Her journey has taken her across Brazil, the U.S., and Germany, and she now uses her diverse experiences to design solutions that make a difference both in the Global South and the Global North. Laila’s work focuses on nurturing the regenerative being within each of us, inspiring radical collaboration and life-centered innovation for a more desirable future.