Aladino is an agriculturalist with over 10 years experience in biodiversity conservation and watershed protection and management and over 13 years experience in community organizing and community development. He has been actively involved in implementing biodiversity and watershed management plans together with the Local Government Units and concerned Line Agencies in various watershed areas.

Auke is an engineer and small hydro expert who has been working in Negros since 1985. He has been involved in building local capacity, particularly in the manufacture and fabrication of renewable energy technologies that can be locally produced, hopefully utilizing locally available materials. He also does much practical work on the financial, technical and organizational aspects of the projects.

Felix started as a technical staff of AIDFI in 1998. He is a team leader on the surveys, fabrication and installation works of the Appropriate Technology Department (ATDEP). He gives hands-on demonstration and coaching on water systems technologies. He also regularly monitors and evaluates projects already on the ground.