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First hire at Ascension

Distinction in 2/3 terms in Environmental Economics

Alongside researching for my thesis I developed a monitoring and evaluation strategy for this fast-growing agricultural start up. Moringa Connect have a unique, vertically integrated, supply chain model. In Ghana they connect with a large number of geographically dispersed out-grower farmers. Collecting, analysing and utilising appropriate data is key to their performance as they continue to try and help farmers improve their yield outputs and escape poverty. I developed an M&E strategy… Show more Alongside researching for my thesis I developed a monitoring and evaluation strategy for this fast-growing agricultural start up. Moringa Connect have a unique, vertically integrated, supply chain model. In Ghana they connect with a large number of geographically dispersed out-grower farmers. Collecting, analysing and utilising appropriate data is key to their performance as they continue to try and help farmers improve their yield outputs and escape poverty. I developed an M&E strategy that could make the most efficient use out of limited resources, designed to produce an output that could be communicated effectively to and understood by relevant stakeholders.I wrote a 20,000 word thesis on Moringa cultivation which merged quantitative and qualitative data. it examined the financial feasibility and profitability of Moringa cultivation, and analysed the social and political barriers and opportunities that are encountered when farming this new cash crop. Show less

Intern in business services division.

Risk Consulting team

Oil Trading, Valuation of Assets, Exploration & Production Operations

18 month project to row across the Atlantic Ocean, breaking the world record for youngest pair to do so.- Raised over 315,000 for charities.-