My work focuses on driving collaborative solutions to global challenges.

Tackling the world’s most pressing challenges requires innovative, cross-sector collaboration and a willingness to break from traditional approaches. Sustainable, lasting change emerges when we combine bold innovation with a mix of top-down strategies and grassroots empowerment. Development professionals and programs must become enablers of self-reliance and growth, fostering resilience and adaptability in the communities we serve. Success demands continuous learning, adaptability, and a commitment to meaningful impact.

As a seasoned development professional with 20 years of experience, I have worked alongside governments, investors, food and beverage companies, and development organizations to advance agricultural transformation and improve livelihoods globally. My work focuses on generating evidence-driven insights that inform policy and practice in critical areas such as access to finance, agricultural technology, soil information systems, and One Health.

I have contributed to the design and implementation of high-impact programs in over 20 countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. This includes developing strategies, policies, and projects that address complex challenges while promoting sustainable growth. My expertise spans program design, policy development, research, and strategic leadership at both the field and headquarters levels.

Core Expertise:

• Evidence Generation for Policy and Practice
• Private Sector Engagement and Public-Private Partnerships
• Inclusive Market Development and Agricultural Investment
• Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D)
• Food Security and Livelihoods
• Women’s Empowerment and Care Work
• Knowledge Exchange and Extension Services

As a development economist with a strong foundation in business and economic administration, I hold a Master’s in Globalization and Development from the Institute of Development Studies (IDS). My passion lies in creating systems that empower communities and drive sustainable, inclusive growth.