Makalé Faber Cullen is an environmental anthropologist and strategist whose work in biocultural conservation and design spans two decades. She bridges biodiversity, public landscapes, and cultural heritage to reimagine civic ecologies and the relationships that sustain place-based biodiversity. A co-founder of Brightside, she shapes research, narrative, and strategy to cultivate partnerships rooted in beauty, diversity, and care—helping shape healthier, more joyful, and just urban futures. Outside of Brightside, Makalé is a research scientist studying microbial ecology across urban-to-rural gradients.

Strengths: Cross-Pollination · Deep Concept Development · Strategic Follow-Through · Biocultural Insight
Superpower: Showcasing complexity and interconnectedness through design and storytelling
Inspired by: The history of materials, the lives of people and communities, and the evolving story of place.