Education:
Extensive experience and expertise in Agriculture, Agricultural Risk Management (including but not limited to Crops, Forestry, Aquaculture, Livestock/Bloodstock), Natural Capital, Sustainable Finance, International Economic Development & Cooperation, Climate Change Adaptation-Mitigation/CSA (Climate Smart Agriculture), Biodiversity, Capacity Building, Partnerships, writing of Concept Notes proposals, scientific research documents, TVET, and Change Management developed over the course of 25 years.
Global experience and international 22 years career having worked on-location in 7 developed, transitioning, and developing countries on 3 different continents (Western and Eastern Europe, Africa, and Southeast Asia). Additional experience developing businesses in South America plus strategic and innovation oversight over all of EMEA agricultural space. Strong work ethic and a commitment to achieving goals.
Multilingual. Fluent in Portuguese (native), English, Spanish, French, and conversational Dutch. Learned or have been exposed to Catalan, Chinese Mandarin, Tagalog (Filipino), and Russian.
As an ENFJ-A, I am a team player who thrives in collaborative environments and values the power of strong relationships based on trust and work ethics. I am passionate about driving positive envisioned outcomes within a Theory of Change that benefits us all. Highly adaptable and resilient to volatility.
Creator of the "Carbon and biodiversity inferred insurance" concept, which aims to support sustainable agriculture practices that benefit both the environment and farmers in a combined, holistic strategy of Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation.