Areas of Expertise
I possess a breadth of experience in diverse local, national, and international settings, having worked with governments, NGOs, international organizations, and academic institutions.
Being a 'generalist' expert in the below subject areas brings an ability to understand different perspectives and see the 'big picture' on complex social, political, economic, environmental, and cultural issues.
I am particularly inspired to pursue further work in the Latin America and Caribbean region, where my full professional fluency in English and Spanish is an asset.
Below are examples of the distinct areas and topics in which I have developed knowledge, experience, and expertise.
International Affairs and Development
UN agencies, constituent bodies, meetings, policies, and actors
Geo-political affairs and inter-governmental relations
Cross-cutting global issues such as climate change, poverty, human rights, migration, trade
Indigenous Peoples and Environmental Justice
UNDRIP and other international Indigenous rights mechanisms
Territorial conflicts related to extractive industries (e.g. mining) or resource development projects
Indigenous worldviews and relationships to land, resources
Cultural and Natural Heritage
UNESCO World Heritage Convention and related bodies
Cultural traditions, customs, knowledge systems particularly of Indigenous and minority peoples
Safeguarding and protection of cultural heritage manifestations and places, ecological and biodiversity areas
Responsible and Sustainable Travel
Principles of community-based tourism and respect for cultural and natural features
Approaches for sustainable conservation and management, especially when facing economic or infrastructure challenges
Writing and Editing
Academic, professional, plain-language, and creative writing
In-depth reviews of materials for coherence and composition
Specialty in working with non-native English-speaking writers and materials (especially Spanish)
Coordinating large-scale publications