Key Skills and Expertise

Bringing over 15 years of experience, the expert is a strategic agroforestry advisor with a strong focus on agricultural trade and value chain transformation. Career highlights include leading national strategies that secured over $1 billion in export value and significantly scaling training programs. Key qualifications encompass strategic industry development, export market access, and stakeholder management. The expert has a proven track record in launching high-impact trade platforms and advising multilateral institutions.

Project Experience and Donor Exposure

With extensive experience working with international donors, the expert has collaborated with organizations such as the Asian Development Bank, Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, UK Department for International Development, European Commission, Japan International Cooperation Agency, World Bank Group, and US Agency for International Development. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in agriculture and trade across Africa, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific regions.

Sectors and Geographic Focus

Worked across diverse sectors including agriculture, trade, rural development, and marketing, the expert has held leadership roles in strategic industry development, program management, and trade policy advisory. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes supply chain sustainability and export market access. The geographic scope of their work spans Africa, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific, focusing on enhancing agricultural value chains and market strategies. The expert has extensive geographic experience across Africa, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, with notable involvement in countries such as Timor-Leste, Papua New Guinea, Uganda, and Myanmar. They possess deep familiarity with regional development issues, having led projects that address local governance and cultural dynamics, enhancing agricultural trade and sustainability in diverse international contexts.

Languages and Education

Fluent in English, the expert has utilized this language extensively in professional settings across multiple countries, including Australia, Canada, and the USA. They have worked in multilingual teams and international projects, enhancing communication and collaboration in diverse cultural contexts. With a background in education, the expert holds a Master of Science in Global Challenges from the University of Edinburgh, UK, expected in 2026, focusing on environmental conservation, public health management, and sustainable development. They earned a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business with a concentration in Agricultural Resource Economics from Colorado State University, USA, graduating with a 4.0 GPA. Additionally, they obtained a degree in Business Administration from the University of Hawaii at Hilo, USA, and a High School Diploma from West Bloomfield High School, USA.