Manager

• Apr 2023 - Present

Terranomics is a UK-based consultancy specialising in financing sustainable land use, conservation, and nature-based solutions. We design and structure conservation finance programmes and strategies and build investor interest in them. I take on the role of project manager and lead researcher across consultancy assignments. I am on sabbatical leave between April - June 2023

Senior Associate

• Nov 2021 - Present

As a senior associate, assignments have focused on sustainable business models and financial mechanisms in regenerative agriculture, sustainable forestry, and the blue economy:- Providing mentoring and research support to various environmental NGOs globally that are part of the BirdLife network, helping them to develop sustainable finance initiatives and forest-protecting commercial business models. Work included conducting financial analysis, market studies, advising on partnerships and governance models, and communication materials to reach out to private companies and investors. - Worked with WBCSD to develop climate and nature positive roadmaps for agriculture and forestry companies globally.- Mapped transition finance mechanisms for regenerative agriculture in the US for Cornell University.- Designed a GEF-funded programme for the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund, identifying financial mechanisms and bankable projects to support the blue economy in the Caribbean.- Supported the development of Concept Notes and Proposals for a range of multilateral organisations including the Global Environment Fund and the Global Fund for Coral Reefs in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Africa. Show less

Senior Associate

• Oct 2021 - Nov 2021

Palladium works with governments, NGOs and the private sector to implement large-scale international development programmes. As part of the Climate, Environment and Natural Resources Practice Area, I worked on various UK Government-funded programmes focusing on renewable energy, sustainable forests & land use, and nature-based solutions.I successfully led the £10m FCO Indonesia Renewable Energy Programme tender (now called MENTARI). I worked as a Technical Associate (interim Manager in 2020) on MENTARI, which aims to support inclusive economic growth in (eastern) Indonesia through improving renewable energy access. I supported the in-country team with technical delivery, primarily with providing technical assistance to renewable energy projects to improve their bankability, assessing the feasibility of a blended finance vehicle, setting up off-grid solar pilots and mainstreaming Gender and Inclusion.I supported the BEIS-funded PACT (Partnering for Accelerating Climate Transitions) Country Programme in Indonesia with scoping relevant climate sectors to focus on and designing the delivery model to best support a low carbon transition in Indonesia.I worked in the Monitoring and Evaluation Team of the DFID/BEIS-funded Partnerships for Forest (P4F) Programme. P4F catalyses investments in which the private sector, public sector and communities can achieve shared value from sustainable forests and sustainable land use. I supported regional MEL teams with conducting qualitative and quantitative research, to share lessons learned across P4F's portfolio. My role included designing research methods, analysing data, & drafting concise case study reports.I worked as Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Advisor on the FCDO-funded forestry programme in Liberia.I led and contributed to technical and commercial proposals for UK government-funded programmes in the areas of renewable energy, net zero planning, and sustainable forests and land use. Show less

Associate - Climate, Environment and Natural Resources

• Mar 2020 - Nov 2021

Analyst - Climate, Environment and Natural Resources

• Feb 2019 - Feb 2020

Research Internship: Renewable Energy Transitions in Remote Developing Contexts

• Mar 2018 - Aug 2018

For my Master's thesis I worked with NGO Hivos on the Sumba Iconic Island project, conducting field research for two months. On the remote Indonesian island of Sumba, Hivos is currently initiating a renewable energy transition together with the Indonesian government, international and local NGOs, and investors. My role was to analyse how the newly founded local service company RESCO contributes to making the interventions sustainable, and possibly providing opportunities to upscale its business to other Indonesian islands. I conducted interviews and focus group discussions with a range of stakeholders from the local community, NGOs, investors, and the Indonesian government. - Conducted qualitative and quantitative research for MSc thesis - Provided recommendations to improve the solar leasing business model of local SMEs to: 1) better target different consumer segments and improve financial sustainability; and 2) stimulate learning across solar PV agents to stimulate a climate transition. - Analysed the importance of public-private partnerships between impact investors, NGOs, and local energy agents. Master's thesis completed with an 8.7/10. Show less

Student Consultant Renewable Energy

• Sep 2017 - Nov 2017

I worked as part of an Utrecht University team to construct advise on how to promote residential solar production and self-consumption in Amsterdam, by analysing the technical, policy, market, and behavioural potential. I worked as part of an Utrecht University team to construct advise on how to promote residential solar production and self-consumption in Amsterdam, by analysing the technical, policy, market, and behavioural potential.

Student Consultant Sustainable Agriculture

• May 2017 - Jul 2017

I worked as a part of an Utrecht University team assessing the local economic, environmental, and social impacts of large-scale agribusinesses on local communities in Ghana. I focused on the impacts of an organic cashew plantation and processing centre. I worked as a part of an Utrecht University team assessing the local economic, environmental, and social impacts of large-scale agribusinesses on local communities in Ghana. I focused on the impacts of an organic cashew plantation and processing centre.

Intern Consultancy Public Sector - Project & Programme Management (International Development)

• Jan 2016 - May 2016

Performing impact assessments (M&E), contributing to project and programme management, and conducting capacity building trainings of the following public sector development projects: - Dutch Food Security Programme in Rwanda and Uganda - Women empowerment: Women on the Frontline & Funding Leadership and Opportunities for Women (FLOW) Performing impact assessments (M&E), contributing to project and programme management, and conducting capacity building trainings of the following public sector development projects: - Dutch Food Security Programme in Rwanda and Uganda - Women empowerment: Women on the Frontline & Funding Leadership and Opportunities for Women (FLOW)

Board Member of ACE Connect

• Sep 2015 - Apr 2016

ACE Students/ACE Connect is a student organisation that aims to inspire students in Amsterdam for entrepreneurship. We organised entrepreneurship award events to promote entrepreneurship amongst students. I was responsible for acquisition and external relations. I created a new business model and growth plan to enhance ACE’s impact. ACE Students/ACE Connect is a student organisation that aims to inspire students in Amsterdam for entrepreneurship. We organised entrepreneurship award events to promote entrepreneurship amongst students. I was responsible for acquisition and external relations. I created a new business model and growth plan to enhance ACE’s impact.

Data- and Systemdeveloper

• Oct 2013 - Jan 2015

Slimleren.nl is a digital learning environment for high school students. I was responsible for developing mathematical content. Slimleren.nl is a digital learning environment for high school students. I was responsible for developing mathematical content.

Ambassador

• Sep 2013 - Sep 2014

Tutor

• Oct 2012 - Sep 2013