Profile
Climate resilience professional with over a decade of experience helping cities prepare for heat, flooding, and biodiversity loss. Skilled at turning research into action through strategy, partnerships, and communication. Passionate about nature-based solutions and equity.
Work Experience
Climate Resilience Manager
Resilient Cities Network · Rotterdam, Netherlands · 2023 – Feb 2026
- Led development and implementation of resilience strategies with city stakeholders, focusing on urban heat, nature-based solutions, and community resilience.
- Managed EU- and foundation-funded projects, working closely with local governments, NGOs, and researchers.
- Contributed to global knowledge sharing through policy briefs, reports, and events, positioning cities as leaders in climate adaptation.
Climate Adaptation Knowledge Officer
C40 Cities Finance Facility · London, UK · 2020 – 2023
- Led knowledge exchange and learning efforts across 20+ CFF-supported cities, focusing on climate adaptation and resilience.
- Designed and facilitated 25+ workshops, webinars, and peer-learning sessions with local governments and technical stakeholders.
- Produced and managed over 10 flagship knowledge products, reports, and toolkits tailored for city decision-makers.
- Winner of the 2020 UN Climate Action Awards: Financing for Climate Friendly Investment.
Climate Resilience Program Officer
Cordaid · The Hague, Netherlands · 2017 – 2019
Program Lead: Kenya, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Asia Region
- Managed multi-country disaster risk reduction programs in Kenya, Indonesia, the Philippines, and across Asia.
- Provided technical assistance, conducted field visits, and coordinated with local partners to implement community-based resilience strategies.
- Led proposal development and donor reporting for projects with budgets totalling over €800,000.
- Represented Cordaid within the PfR alliance alongside Wetlands International, Red Cross Climate Centre, and Care.
Previous roles include Sustainability Coordinator at the Municipality of Rotterdam, Water Quality Analyst at the Government of Alberta, and Green Office Coordinator for the Netherlands.
Education
Master of Science – Sustainable Development
Utrecht University · Netherlands · 2016
Research Master’s with specialization in Environmental Governance.
Bachelor of Science – Environmental Conservation Sciences
University of Alberta · Canada · 2013
Specialization in Environmental Economics and Policy.
Selected Speaking Engagements (2025)
- Expert Reviewer – IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities (SRCities) 2026
- Panel Speaker – Swimmable Cities Summit, Rotterdam: competitive and collaborative advantages of urban swimming
- Session Lead – EuroGEO Workshop, The Hague: nature-based heat resilience approaches
- Presenter – Greater Manchester Climate Week: Zurich Urban Climate Resilience Program
- Presenter – European Urban Resilience Forum: leveraging biowaste for urban climate adaptation
Areas of Expertise
Urban Heat Resilience · Nature-Based Solutions · Climate Adaptation Finance · Community Resilience & Equity · Disaster Risk Reduction · Policy Development · Stakeholder Engagement · Knowledge Management