Key skills and expertise

With 12 years of experience in environmental science, the expert specializes in sustainability, green infrastructure, and climate change resiliency. Key skills include project management, technical guidance, and grant writing. The expert has led complex projects for real estate sustainability goals and collaborated on international development initiatives like the UNDP/GEF Ridge to Reef Project. Notable accomplishments include aiding in the allocation of over $1 million in grants annually and developing national guidance documents for green infrastructure. Proficiency in platforms such as ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager and LEED underscores the expert's technical capabilities.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert collaborated with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Global Environment Facility (GEF) on the Ridge to Reef Project in Grenada. This involvement included developing a watershed management plan for the Molinière-Beauséjour Watershed, focusing on nature-based solutions for protection, conservation, and restoration. The work was sector-specific, addressing environmental and water quality issues at a national level in Grenada.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked in the environmental and climate sectors, holding roles such as project manager, research fellow, and funding officer. Responsibilities have included project management, technical guidance on sustainability and green infrastructure, and grant writing. The expert possesses cross-cutting expertise in environmental policy and education, with experience spanning consulting, government, and technical research. This work has been conducted in the United States and Grenada, focusing on both national and international projects related to water management and climate change resiliency.

The expert has extensive experience working in the United States, with significant roles in Washington, DC, Philadelphia, and New York City. Additionally, the expert has worked in Grenada, West Indies, focusing on environmental projects and watershed management. This geographic distribution highlights a strong understanding of both American and Caribbean environmental governance and regional development issues.

Languages and education

The expert holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Marine Estuarine and Environmental Sciences from the University of Maryland, College Park, United States, completed in May 2018. Additionally, the expert obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Drexel University, Philadelphia, United States, in June 2012.