Conservation biologist and wildlife conservationist with nearly three decades of experience in India and South Asia. Involved in research and education outreach of various taxonomic groups and ecosystems. Part of the team that developed the IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria at the global and regional levels. Status assessments of over 10,000 species & subspecies and ecosystems since 1995. Planning, prioritizing, strategizing, facilitating, and executing conservation action for species and sites. Developing policy documents on various wildlife and conservation related subjects such as species and ecosystem assessments, priorities, national and international wildlife legislation, conservation breeding, reintroduction and other proactive conservation actions. Editing and publishing scientific peer-reviewed journal on conservation and taxonomy. Building capacity and training of youth in wildlife, conservation, and climate change. Science communication through the publication of a monthly magazine on conservation.Specialties: Facilitation, assessments, training and capacity building, policy development and advising, networking, information liaison, database development and management, editing, and executing conservation action.