Key skills and expertise

With 17 years of experience, the expert is adept in sustainable energy, climate change, and knowledge management. They have spearheaded international projects, such as developing the CARICOM Energy Knowledge Hub and updating Barbados' Nationally Determined Contribution. Previously held leadership roles at CCREEE and IRENA involved overseeing capacity development and knowledge management. Career highlights include authoring significant publications and crafting training programs. The expert has excelled in resource mobilization and partnership building across the Caribbean, Pacific, and Europe, demonstrating proficiency in project management and international development cooperation.

Project experience and donor exposure

Bringing extensive experience with international donors, the expert has collaborated with organizations like the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the UK's Department for International Development (DFID). Their involvement included leading energy sector content development for Barbados' Nationally Determined Contribution update and managing development aid funds for climate change projects in the Caribbean. The expert's work has primarily focused on sustainable energy, climate change, and governance, with projects spanning regional and national scopes across the Caribbean, Pacific, and Europe.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse sectors including sustainable energy, climate change, knowledge management, and disaster risk reduction. Responsibilities have included leading the Knowledge Management and Capacity Development Unit at CCREEE and supporting the SIDS partnership at IRENA. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise integrates renewable energy solutions with regional development and governance initiatives. Their geographic experience is extensive, covering the Caribbean, Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East, showcasing a deep understanding of regional development issues and governance.

Languages and education

Fluent in English and highly proficient in French and Spanish, the expert has utilized these language skills in international contexts, including work with multilingual teams and organizations such as the Inter-American Development Bank and the International Renewable Energy Agency. With a background in Politics and French, their language competence enhances engagement in international development projects. They hold a Master of Science in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University, USA, and a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and French from the University of Warwick, UK. Additional studies include a program at Institut d'Études Politiques in Bordeaux, France, and a graduate course at Erdiston Teachers' Training College in Barbados.