Conceived and launching the first global consulting company focused on helping companies with large land footprints to conserve and restore biodiversity.

Conceived, launched and led a unique global coalition of 20 global nonprofits working at the intersection of public health and ecology to prevent viral spillover. Served as a Commissioner on the PPATS-Lancet Commission on Prevention of viral spillover. Continue as co-founder and adviser concurrent with launching BioDiverse.

Transitioned to new role following merger with Dutch-based non-profit UTZ, in the process almost doubling the size to create the new Rainforest Alliance.

Led 350-staff, $45 million/year organization. As part of a complete organizational overhaul and turnaround, engineering merger with Dutch-based UTZ to create 550-staff, $70 million/year new organization to be completed September 2017.

Led the Forests Program, WRI’s largest and fastest growing team. Responsible for strategy, partnerships, fundraising ($25 million/year), human resources, and outreach with 100 staff in Washington DC, South America, Central Africa and Asia. Member of WRI’s Leadership Team.

Led all operations in Asia Pacific including fundraising, human resources, quality control, launch of a programs in China and Indonesia. Member of Rare’s Executive Management Team.

Managed $300 million global portfolio of projects, including marine and terrestrial, sustainable land management and adaptation to climate change, with a team of 20 professional staff.

Built terrestrial conservation program in Asia and the Pacific, including China, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Japan, Australia and Micronesia.

Promoted to Team Leader, Forest Frontiers Initiative, and member of the Senior Management Team, with initiatives in the US, Canada, South America, the Congo, Russia and Indonesia.

Teaching undergraduate students.

Developed a local research program with Brazilian and foreign scientists linked with the University of Cambridge.