Protected and conservation area specialist, lived and worked in Kenya / South Africa 15 years, extensive experience in integrated large landscape conservation, climate and development programmes in Africa, North America and South America. Former Vice President at the African Wildlife Foundation and a partner at Conservation Capital focused on building resilient conservation landscapes for wildlife and people, and durable conservation and financial outcomes. She has created new conservation areas, improved management of protected areas, established innovative PPPs with governments and private sector, and led community development programmes.