International Consultant
Facilitator and Strategic Advisor
Multistakeholder Collaboration
Partnerships Engagement
What I offer:
Facilitation of complex multistakeholder, multi-country initiatives and partnership engagement
Facilitation, development and coordination of large events, conferences, workshops
Strategic guidance and training for collaborative teams and project coordination
Strategic advice and stakeholder engagement in specific sectors such as agrobiodiversity, crop commodities
Experience:
Focus on facilitating complex multi-stakeholders initiatives.
Strong background and expertise in participatory group decision-making.
Wealth of experience from 30 years in international development in agro-biodiversity.
Engagement with farmers’ associations, national and regional government organizations, NOGs and international development agencies.
Leader of international projects and programs, promoting participatory approaches and involvement of local communities.
Built a large network of public and private partners.
Expertise:
Member of the International Association of Facilitators (IAF) and the France and Italy Chapters.
Advanced skills and training in facilitation, organisational diagnosis and multi-stakeholders’ collaboration.
Involved more than 10,000 participants from more than 75 countries around the world.
People-oriented approach and scientific rigour.
Organized over 150 interactive workshops and consultation processes in in-person and virtual formats.
Organized international conferences, symposia and prestigious Cacao of Excellence award ceremonies.
Background:
Canadian born in Montreal, based in Rome, Italy, and lived in and travelled to many countries around the world.
Languages: Native French-speaker, fluent in English, Italian and advanced knowledge of Spanish.
Academic: Holds a Bachelor degree in Agricultural Sciences from McGill University, Canada and a Master of Sciences from Birmingham University, UK.
