The expert is a highly skilled development sector professional with extensive project experience across Latin America, Africa, and Europe. Over the past two decades, the expert has successfully managed forestry and rural development projects in tropical regions, collaborating with international funding organizations and NGOs. Specializing in tropical silviculture, agroforestry systems, and sustainable natural resource management, the expert has made significant contributions to both local and international initiatives.

The expert has a proven track record of working on projects funded by the FAO, including the development of a nationwide socio-economic forest monitoring and governance system in Peru, which was instrumental in shaping national forestry policies. The expert also supported the creation of the UN-REDD national program and worked on the EU-FAO-FLEGT initiative, focusing on community forest management and transparency among indigenous populations in the Amazon.

In Tanzania, the expert facilitated community-based forest management, empowering rural communities to manage their natural resources sustainably. Furthermore, the expert has conducted research on sustainable agroforestry systems, contributing to improved livelihoods through organic spice markets and biodiversity conservation.

Technically and professionally, the expert has demonstrated leadership in developing agroforestry and rural development strategies, engaging with multidisciplinary teams and diverse stakeholders. The expert’s innovations in fair trade and gender-sensitive business practices are underscored by their founding of Café Femenino Chile, a venture empowering Peruvian female coffee producers with socio-economic benefits.