Tech Lead And Development & Partnerships
CurrentI lead the FFF (Fauna Flora Funga) initiative and work to incorporate fungi-inclusive language into legislation, policies, and organizations worldwide. This initiative aims to write this neglected kingdom of life into conservation and agricultural policy frameworks, protect it under international and domestic law, and unlock crucial funding for mycological research, surveys and educational programs.Additionally, I oversee the tech-related aspects of the organization. This includes setting up automations, managing the website, and occasionally coding tools to scale our mission and reach a global audience.I am also actively involved in all the other programs at the Fungi Foundation, namely our "Elders" program. In this program, I help develop an interactive map to shed light on the ancestral uses of fungi by indigenous communities around the world. This map helps us better understand and protect both the communities, and the fungi. With over 100,000 followers across platforms and more than a decade in existence, the Fungi Foundation works alongside major organizations such as IUCN and National Geographic, and has been featured in Time Magazine, BBC, The Guardian, and The New York Times amongst many others.Currently leading many projects ranging from India to Costa Rica