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New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

New York, New York, United States

Leading and supporting the Accountability Framework initiative's work on defining, assessing, and analysing non-forest natural ecosystems and their conversion for commodity production. Responsibilities include: contributing to scientific analyses, collaborating with AFi partners and experts, and assisting AFi strategy, stakeholder engagement, and product development.

New York, United States

Leading project investigating the conservation impacts of Indigenous Lands in Indonesia and assisting in teaching, advising and grading in the department of environmental studies, NYU. Responsibilities include: designing the project research agenda, applying for federal and university grants, advising students, and lecturing to bachelors students in the department.

Zürich Area, Switzerland

Continuing to research agriculture, deforestation and rural development in tropical South America with Prof. Rachael Garrett as a member of the Environmental Policy Group, ETH Zurich

Greater Boston Area

Conducted research into deforestation and agricultural development in South America under Professor Rachael Garrett. Transferred at end of second year to ETH Zürich, Switzerland.

Oxford, United Kingdom

Conducted research into the commodity-driven tropical deforestation on a number of initiatives including the Forest 500 and Trase.Responsibilities included data analysis using QGIS and R, report writing and desk-based research.

Oxford

Work with corporate clients in the paper, palm oil and soy sectors to help achieve sustainable and equitable procurement of commodities and help improve supply chain management.Responsibilities included: Auditing sustainability reporting amongst suppliers for a major multinational consumer goods company, report writing and data analysis.

Oxford, United Kingdom

Member of Ecosystem lab, investigating the effects of El Niño on carbon cycling in tropical forests.Required statistical skills including advanced competency in Excel and proficiency using R studio.

Oxford, United Kingdom

Worked primarily on the communications around a policy brief regarding REDD+ credits, but also covered issues including ethical supply chains & Integrated Landscape Approaches.Responsibilities included: managing Facebook & Twitter accounts, managing PPC advertising (Google AdWords), & writing blog posts

Oxford, United Kingdom

Worked on range of projects related to the social/environmental impacts of tropical plantations, particularly in relation to smallholders.Responsibilities included: designing/building database of palm oil mills, updating SHARP (Smallholder Acceleration and REDD+ Programme), producing an internal report on the socioeconomic effects of industrial crops on women.

London, United Kingdom

Carried out Forestry Commission tree health field surveys, primarily for oak processionary moth caterpillars, contracted through Acres Wild Woodlands Ltd. throughout London, as the leader of a team of 11.Responsibilities included: managing/coordinating the surveying for SW London, working closely with both public and private land owners, Checking and analysing data recorded by team

London, United Kingdom

Worked part-time for a sustainable woodland company helping to manage FSC woodlands and produce sustainable products from them.Responsibilities included: producing sustainable firewood and charcoal; assisting felling and engaging with members of the public at large events e.g. Richmond Park Open Day