Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 26 years of experience, the expert excels in cross-sectoral technical and policy capacity building, project management, and strategic partnership development. Specializing in natural resource management and climate change, the expert has led international initiatives across the Asia-Pacific, Africa, and the Americas. Career highlights include co-designing a $25 million Sustainable Landscapes Program and securing a $65.7 million Green Climate Fund award. The expert has held leadership roles in managing multidisciplinary teams, fostering partnerships, and mobilizing resources, achieving significant impacts in sustainable development and environmental conservation.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as USAID, World Bank/BioCarbon Fund, EU, DFAT, and GEF. Involvement has included project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in areas like natural resource management, climate change mitigation, and sustainable development. These projects have been regional and national in scale, focusing on governance and environmental sectors. Geographic locations of donor-related work include Zambia, Samoa, Bhutan, and the Solomon Islands.

Sectors and geographic focus

Previously held roles such as technical advisor, program manager, and executive director across key sectors including environment and climate, fundraising and grant management, organizational development, project management, and agriculture and rural development. Responsibilities have included strategic planning, capacity building, and partnership development. The expert possesses interdisciplinary expertise in integrating climate change mitigation with sustainable land and water management. Geographic scope includes regional and country-specific work in the Asia-Pacific, Africa, and the Americas, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of cross-sectoral development challenges. Extensive geographic experience spans the Asia-Pacific Region, Africa, and the Americas, with notable work in Zambia, Samoa, Bhutan, the Solomon Islands, and the United States. This work includes long-term assignments and deep engagement with local governance and regional development issues, particularly in natural resource management and climate change initiatives. The expert's recurring involvement in these regions underscores a profound understanding of cultural dynamics and development challenges.

Languages and education

With a background in English, the expert possesses native proficiency, enabling effective communication in international and multilingual settings. Additionally, the expert has conversational abilities in Spanish, which have been utilized in diverse professional contexts. These language skills have facilitated collaboration within multilingual teams and contributed to successful project execution across various regions. The expert holds an M.A. in Urban and Regional Land Use/Landscape Planning with a focus on International Development, Environmental Policy, and Economic Development from Virginia Polytechnic Institute, USA. Additionally, the expert earned a B.A. in Sociology/Pre-Legal Studies from Goucher College, USA.