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> I am a Senior Natural Resource Management and Community Engagement Specialist with *20+ years’ experience* across Kenya, Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa, specializing in turning complex conservation challenges into community-led solutions. > My core expertise is *establishing and operationalizing co-management systems* – I have established 5 Joint Co-Management Areas covering 450 km² in Kwale under the World Bank KEMFSED Project, mobilized 35 Beach Management Units (1,200 fishers), and facilitated 200 alternative livelihoods while increasing women’s leadership from 12% to 35%. > Clients engage me when they need: > *1. Community Engagement that Delivers:* Participatory mapping, stakeholder mobilization (3,000+ community members per project), and inclusive governance for BMUs, CFAs, WRUAs and conservancies. > *2. Blue Economy & Fisheries Co-Management:* JCMA Management Plans, coastal livelihoods, and county-government approved frameworks. > *3. Climate Change & Transboundary Resilience:* Baseline assessments across 6 HoA countries, 12 protected areas, and USD 2.5M+ portfolio management. > *4. Capacity Building & Fundraising:* 15+ consultancies, 1,500+ people trained, and KES 45M+ / USD 800K funds mobilized. > With a track record spanning WWF, Wildlife Clubs of Kenya, HoA-REC&N, Frontieri Consult and AESA East Africa, I bring field-tested, donor-aligned, and county-government approved approaches that balance biodiversity, livelihoods, and peace.

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