Jake Kheel

Jake Kheel is a seasoned professional in environmental management and sustainability with extensive experience in leadership roles. As Vice President of Environment and Sustainability at Grupo Puntacana since March 2005, Kheel has led initiatives such as the Integrated Solid Waste Management program and coastal management projects, as well as the Puntacana Center for Sustainability, fostering partnerships with prestigious academic organizations. In addition to these roles, Kheel co-directed and produced the documentary "Death by a Thousand Cuts," focusing on deforestation issues in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, successfully raising nearly $900,000 for production. Educational background includes a Master’s Degree in Environmental Management from Cornell University and a Bachelor’s Degree from Wesleyan University.