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Sustainable development professional experienced in promoting cross-sector collaboration to address complex social and environmental challenges. Dedicated to advancing food and agricultural systems that are regenerative, resilient, inclusive, and equitable. Facilitative leader and creative problem solver, with proficiency in articulating complicated issues for a diverse network of stakeholders. Established record of advising mission-driven companies, nonprofit organizations, and social entrepreneurs in sustainability strategy, branding, reporting, and operations. Accomplished in streamlining processes, promoting innovative solutions, and building partnerships to increase organizational efficiency and impact. Strong diplomacy skills and cross-cultural competence, with international experience in Europe, Latin America, East and South Asia. Languages: English (native), Spanish (intermediate), Mandarin Chinese (basic), Finnish (basic). Citizenship: USA & EU (Finland).Areas of Expertise: regenerative agriculture; food and nutrition security; economic development; natural resource management; climate, energy, and health; global supply chains; responsible sourcing; business and human rights; inclusive, community-driven development.Key Skills: program design, implementation, management, and evaluation; strategic planning and business development; stakeholder engagement; partnership management; teaching, mentoring, and training; group facilitation; research, information synthesizing, and analysis; sustainability reporting and communications.

Listed skills include Research, Nonprofits, Program Management, Program Evaluation, and 20 others.