Key skills and expertise.

Bringing 18 years of experience in the environmental and public health sectors, the expert specializes in policy analysis, project management, and communication strategies. Career highlights include leading international projects such as Health and Pollution Action Plans and developing proposals for projects exceeding $1 million. Responsibilities have included managing teams, building donor relationships, and executing capacity-building workshops. With a background in sustainability and environmental justice, the expert has successfully coordinated initiatives across North America, Europe, Africa, and South Asia, demonstrating strong skills in research, analysis, and strategic communication.

Project experience and donor exposure.

The expert has collaborated with international donors including the EU, UN, USAID, GAC, and UKAID. Their involvement encompasses project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in areas such as environmental health, pollution management, and sustainability. Worked across diverse projects on a regional and national scale in countries like Senegal, Bangladesh, and Burkina Faso. The expert has developed proposals for projects exceeding $1 million, showcasing capability in managing significant international development cooperation initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus.

The expert has worked across key sectors including environment and natural resource management, pollution and waste management, media and communications, and research and advocacy. Previously held roles such as Program Manager, Communications Manager, and Toxics Specialist, focusing on project management and strategic communication. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes policy analysis, environmental health, and sustainability, with a geographic scope covering North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. This diverse background highlights the ability to integrate cross-cutting themes in international and regional projects. Extensive international experience includes work in countries such as the USA, Canada, Belgium, France, Senegal, Bangladesh, and Palestine, often engaging with local governance and cultural dynamics in environmental and public health initiatives.

Languages and education.

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is fluent in English and French, using these languages in diverse professional contexts, including in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams. They also possess limited proficiency in Spanish, Arabic, and Bengali, enhancing their ability to engage in international projects across various regions. The expert holds a Master of Science in Sustainability Management from Columbia University, USA, and a Master of Science in Public Policy (cum laude) from the University of Leuven, Belgium. Additionally, they earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Toronto, Canada. These academic credentials provide a strong foundation in sustainability, public policy, and political science.