Experience

Emergent

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Origination

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Emergent is a nonprofit dedicated to accelerating the speed and scale of tropical forest conservation through the mobilization of large-scale private capital. Emergent, serves as the platform to facilitate JREDD+ carbon credit transactions and as the administrative coordinator of the Lowering Emissions by Accelerating Forest finance (LEAF) Coalition ( https://leafcoalition.org/ ). My role at Emergent is to manage accounts in Asia, liaising directly with host jurisdictions as well as managing and facilitating transaction negotiations. Show less



Rainforest Alliance

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lead Technical Writer- Project proposal development

  • Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Led the development of a USD20M proposal for the UK's Biodiverse Landscapes Fund (BLF) for Mesoamerica (Guatemala, Belize, Honduras and El Salvador) Led the development of a USD20M proposal for the UK's Biodiverse Landscapes Fund (BLF) for Mesoamerica (Guatemala, Belize, Honduras and El Salvador)



Fundación Calmecac

• France

• REDD+ advisor

  • May 2022 - Jun 2022

  Designed the Operational Manual of the Benefit Sharing Mechanism of Guatemala's Emission Reduction Payment Agreements (ERPA) signed between the Ministry of Finance and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), as trustee of the Carbon Fund of the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) to secure the sale of up to 10.5 million tons of CO2e of emission reductions in the forestry sector within the framework of the national REDD+ strategy, for a total amount of up to USD 52 million. Show less



Indépendant

• Guatemala

• Professional dressage rider

  • Jun 2019 - May 2022

  National champion 2019, 2020, 2021 in level 2, 3 and 4 with Maese Fan Erberveld. Individual gold medalist in the World FEI Challenge 2019 - Senior I class with Maese Fan Erberveld. Individual and Team gold medalist in the World FEI Challenge 2021- Senior II class with Maese Fan Erberveld. National champion 2019, 2020, 2021 in level 2, 3 and 4 with Maese Fan Erberveld. Individual gold medalist in the World FEI Challenge 2019 - Senior I class with Maese Fan Erberveld. Individual and Team gold medalist in the World FEI Challenge 2021- Senior II class with Maese Fan Erberveld.



Inter-American Development Bank

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• REDD+ and climate advisor

  • Feb 2019 - Feb 2022

  • Supported the development of the climate change operations portfolio for Guatemala, contributing to the design of ten operations worth USD 46.5 million.• Supervised the implementation of five climate operations, worth USD 6 million, among which the preparation phase of the national REDD+ strategy funded by the FCPF (USD 5 millions for a period of 21 months, executed by the IDB and implemented by a consortium of four companies (Sud Austral, Forest Finance, GOPA, CALMECAC).• Supported the Government of Guatemala in updating its NDC as part of the NDC advisory committee.• In support of meeting the IDB Group's 30% climate financing goal, participated in climate change mainstreaming activities in the design of the IDB's portfolio of operations in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic. Show less

• Climate change advisor and NAMA support project formulation consultant

  • Jul 2017 - Jan 2019

  • Designed a EUR 11 million Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMA) Support Project (NSP) in the Energy sector for the Efficient Use of Firewood and Alternative Fuels in Indigenous and Rural Communities in Guatemala and supported the negotiations efforts with the NAMA Facility to secure the donation which resulted in the successful approval of the NSP.• Technical supervision of a team of 10 consultants for the elaboration of in-depth feasibility studies (among others: MRV design and market analysis) for the formulation of the NSP proposal. • Organized & facilitated the implementation of the consultation process of the NSP with key stakeholders in the 5 target departments. Show less



FAO

• Italy
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• International Consultant for Resource Mobilization (climate change)

  • May 2016 - Jun 2017

  • Led resource mobilization efforts to develop the climate change portofolio, securing US$12M from donors including $7M from KOICA for the project “Adaptation of rural communities to climate variability and change to improve their resilience and their livelihoods, in Guatemala”.• Supervised the implementation of FAO-UNDP NAP-Ag programme, "Strengthening national capacity for preventing, deterring and eliminating illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing" TCP; and pilot project "Promoting the inclusion of fish in school feeding programmes in the department of Chiquimula". Supported the implementation of the Forest and Farm Facility. • Led FAO's support to the preparation of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Law and Policy. • Supported the formulation of the Country Programme Framework 2017-2021, providing advice on priority area C "Climate change adaptation and mitigation"• Contributed to the design, implementation, monitoring and termination of TCPs; • Coordinated mid-year & annual delivery reporting on Regional Initiative 3 on "Climate change adaptation and mitigation", Strategic Objectives 3 Reduce Rural Poverty and 5 Increase the resilience of livelihoods to threats & crises. • Developed partnership with Hans R. Neumann Stiftung Fundation (HRNS) and the National Coffee Association (ANACAFE) for the implementation of joint climate adaptation initiatives in the coffee sector.• Supervised 4 national consultants. Show less

• International Consultant in Rural Institutions and Gender Equality at FAO

  • Nov 2013 - May 2016

  • Supported the management, implementation and monitoring of the EU funded Improved Global Governance for Hunger Reduction programme component aimed at strengthening governance & gender equality in producer organizations (CoOPequity); and the Forest and Farm Facility aimed at strengthening their business, advocacy and natural resource management capacities in 10 countries (Niger, Kenya, Ethiopia, Malawi, Zambia, Egypt, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Bolivia, Myanmar): - Supported the definition of implementation, institutional, financial & management arrangements; - Progressively responsible for resource mobilization & strategic partnerships; - Presented the programme in high-level events; - Prepared technical, administrative and financial reports; - Supervised 3 national consultants and 2 interns.• Facilitated country level consultations and policy dialogues to strengthen the enabling environment for POs and raise awareness on the role of POs in reducing rural poverty & increasing economic and social empowerment; • Supervised gender-sensitive value-chain analysis with a focus on POs.• Capacity development (CD): conducted capacity assessments of public institutions & POs, developed CD plans & training material, delivered trainings• Supported gender analysis, planning & monitoring in POs in target countries to improve gender equality• Prepared technical documents and communication products related to the projects.• Supported the planning and reporting on SO3 Reduce Rural Poverty, Output 1.1 People's empowerment through strengthened rural institutions and related Regional Initiatives; • Provided technical back-stopping on TCPs and contributed to the formulation of Country Programme Frameworks, providing advice on SO3 Output 1.1.; • Contributed to FAO's Annual Report on projects and activities in support of POs and cooperatives. Show less



Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA)

• Canada
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Climate resilience project intern

  • May 2013 - Oct 2013

  Provided in-country technical support for the implementation of a CIDA funded (CAN $ 2.5 million) project on Climate Resilience in Burkina Faso, aimed at promoting integrated food-energy systems in the Boucle du Mouhoun region, performing project management, capacity development, as well as learning and knowledge management duties. Project results include: - production of improved crop seeds generating $ CAN 105 000 income for the partner producer organization, UGCPA/BM, on the first year, production of 3,600 sheeps and goats generating $ CAN 195 000 on the first year; - introduction of new crops such as cowpeas to improve family diets; - 900 women and 300 young men trained on improved small livestock husbandry practices and techniques; - 200 biodigestors in place and functioning, 900 women and 300 young men trained trained on biogas production systems using manure; and - reforestation using native species, plantation of 10,000 faidherbia albidas. Show less



FAO

• Italy
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Volunteer at FAO

  • Sep 2012 - Mar 2013

  In the Rural Institutions and People’s Empowerment Team: ◦ Supported the preparation and launching of the EU funded Improved Global Governance for Hunger Reduction programme component aimed at strengthening governance and gender equality in producer organizations in eight countries (Niger, Kenya, Ethiopia, Malawi, Egypt, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Bolivia). ◦ Supported the organization of high-level events for the International Year of Cooperatives. ◦ Supported the preparation of one training of trainer's handbook on governance and gender equality in producer organizations, for the use of extension services in the project target countries. ◦ Prepared a national survey on gender equality & governance in producer organizations in Niger. ◦ Managed a global database on producer organizations and cooperatives. ◦ Contributed to communication products published by FAO as well as working papers and policy briefs on the enabling environment for producer organizations; and women' s empowerment in producer organizations. ◦ Contributed to the Annual Report on FAO's projects and activities in support of producer organizations and cooperatives, with data from Niger. Show less



European Commission

• Belgium
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern, EU delegation to Paraguay

  • Aug 2009 - Oct 2009

  • Policy analysis and support ◦ Prepared a policy brief on Lisbon Treaty's impact on the external action service of the EU. ◦ Contributed to internal weekly policy reports. • Economic analysis and support ◦ Conducted statistical research on trade to prepare a status paper on trade trends between the EU and Paraguay between 2000 and 2009, focusing in particular on the agricultural sector (mainly crops and livestock), drawing upon existing official quantitative data. • Monitoring and Evaluation ◦ Participated to the monitoring and evaluation activities prior to disbursements of three EU funded social & rural development projects. Show less