About Me

Bridging Environmental Science, Economics, and Education.

Who I am & what I do

I’m a Social-Ecological Systems Analyst with a background in Economics (BA) and Environmental Management (MSc). Over the past 8 years, I’ve gained valuable experience in environmental project management and assessment, collaborating with organizations like the Waitt Institute and Parley for the Oceans. I’ve had the opportunity to lead initiatives focused on environmental conservation, ocean management, and education. I enjoy bringing together environmental, economic, and spatial data to help guide smart decisions and create sustainable solutions. I’m also passionate about making sure that project communication and design are not only effective but also resonate with the intended audience.

Education

2024 - James Cook University, MSc in Environmental Management

QLD, Australia

Australia Awards Scholar

2016 - Skidmore College, BA in Economics

Major: Economics | Minors: Education Studies, Political Science | Honors: Cum Laude, Omicron Delta Epsilon, Periclean, Pi Sigma Alpha, Dean's List

2015 - University College London

Semester abroad - Economics Department

2012 - Lester B. Pearson UWC of the Pacific

International Baccalaureate

2009 - Aminiya School

IGCSE and GCSE O'Level

Experience

Environmental Consultant - Isles Consulting Pvt Ltd

  • Conducting online training of all island councils in the Maldives for the Island Water Resource Conservation and Planning Project. Client: Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change via Charrette Studio Pvt Ltd
  • Supporting the compilation of Environmental Impact Assessments in the Maldives. Client: multiple EIA consultants

Ocean Use Survey Coordinator for Noo Raaje - Waitt Institute

  • Overseeing the implementation of the Ocean Use Survey
  • Supporting development of atoll-based survey strategies
  • Supervising and training OUS facilitators and other duties as needed
  • Facilitating salary, travel, and per diem payment to Ocean Use Survey facilitators
  • Adapting the OUS strategy as needed to meet objectives

Associate: Socio Economic and Environmental Consultancy - Epoch Associates

  • Social survey, economic impact assessment, and environmental impact assessment
  • Design, training, and implementation of social surveying for groundwater recharge and managed aquifer dieting projects in 26 islands
  • Environmental surveying including reef surveys

Program Design and Project Implementation - Parley Maldives

  • Developed the school program and communication and training materials for the Parley AIR Challenge
  • Developed fisheries program SOPs, communication materials, and guidebooks. Worked on implementing single-use plastic interception on boats and led awareness presentations to fisheries companies as well as communicating with fishing vessels.
  • Developed MTCC program SOPs, and communication materials with signage for ferries
  • Designed communication materials for schools, councils, and islands
  • Facilitated Parley talks at schools for all students, councils, and communities

Project Manager and Communications - Island Development and Environmental Awareness Society

  • Implementation, record keeping, and reporting for Transparency Maldives Small Grant Project in Ha. Kelaa, Donor Agency: EU
  • Implementation, record keeping, and reporting for Global Environment Facility Grant Project in Ha. Kelaa, Donor Agency: GEF
  • Implementation, record keeping, and reporting for Mangroves for the Future Grant Project in GDh. Hoadehdhoo and Gdh. Nadella, Donor Agency: MFF
  • Research and communication material development

Program Design and Project Implementation - Ministry of Education

  • Conceptualized, developed, and implemented Farukoe Program, an ocean education program conducted in all schools of the Maldives
  • Facilitator and Quality Nominee for Pearson International Level 2&3 BTEC Diploma for 182 schools of the Maldives
  • Conducted teacher trainings for all BTEC assessors, IVs, and Coordinators
  • Developed ToRs for consultancies and ensured the hiring process took place in a timely manner
  • Created and maintained a database for BTEC for all schools of Maldives, including individual school folders
  • Ensured coordination between Ministry of Education and Pearson International and International Verifiers and organized logistics for review visits to the Maldives
  • Reviewed vocational education policies and evaluated the quality of BTEC assignments from schools
  • Ensured that the Coordinator, Internal Verifier, and Assessor in each school completed tasks and reached targets
  • Prepared documentation and proposals for Maldives Polytechnic

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