A highly versatile environmental management professional with expertise in transposing scientific and technical research into practical policy, governance and development management. With a PhD in Marine Biology, works across multiple government and non-governmental stakeholders building international alliances to help define and shape projects, policies and practices ensuring balanced and practically workable outcomes.

In depth experience of working in São Tomé & Príncipe working in both governmental advisory and senior roles within the Principe Trust. Understands the unique environmental, cultural and social issues facing the Islands and brings the leadership and management qualities to bring together and unite the diverse stakeholders to ensure sustainable development.