Sustainable Community Development Researcher
Naitolia, Tanzania
• Member of a research team focusing on economic development and environmental sustainability within the Maasai community in northern Tanzania. • Worked with Tanzanian veterinary students, which helped improve my communication skills in both English as well as Swahili, to conduct on-site interviews with Maasai leaders within the community. • Tested various solutions to water access and sustainability, recorded data, and compiled it into a comprehensive presentation for future project… Show more • Member of a research team focusing on economic development and environmental sustainability within the Maasai community in northern Tanzania. • Worked with Tanzanian veterinary students, which helped improve my communication skills in both English as well as Swahili, to conduct on-site interviews with Maasai leaders within the community. • Tested various solutions to water access and sustainability, recorded data, and compiled it into a comprehensive presentation for future project partners in Naitolia to use as a primary source and reference.• Taught young boys about the importance of health and what to expect during their transitions to adulthood, about cultural differences and the importance of treating women with respect, and helped them practice basic conversational English. • Built a school, playground, and gained knowledge and experience in basic construction as a result. • Compiled original research and proposed alternative livelihood methods to people who are traditionally pastoralists, surveyed their responses and analyzed the data. Show less