Expertise Area: Forest and Natural Resource Land Manager
Gbecha Enam
Forester and GIS Specialist with strong research experience in smart GIS web systems, environmental mapping, and spatial analysis. Experienced in academic projects, entrepreneurship, and leadership within international forestry student organizations.
Marvees Weah
5 years of experience working in Forestry, Land, and Natural Resource Management
kendie Kenmoe
I am a geospatial and land information systems expert with over 12 years of experience supporting land governance, land-use planning, forest governance, and sustainable land management across Africa. I currently serve as the Lead of WRI Africa’s Data Lab, where I provide strategic and technical leadership for the development and deployment of geospatial, AI-enabled, and cloud-based platforms that strengthen evidence-based decision-making for governments, regional institutions, and development partners.
Djomba Mara
Land rights in mining sector
Land governance policy and environmental management
Stakeholder engagement
project management and development
Padona Matabaro
Geospatial Data Scientist and Environmental Analytics Specialist with strong experience applying advanced data science, geospatial analysis, and statistical methods to support agricultural research, climate risk reduction, disaster risk reduction, and farmer-focused decision-making in Sub-Saharan Africa. Proven ability to analyze large, multi-source and longitudinal datasetsbincluding field trials, household surveys, weather and climate data, and satellite imagery to generate actionable insights for product development, agronomic recommendations, and resilience-building interventions.
Anteneh Wondimu Eshetie
I have over 14 years of professional experience in land governance, responsible agricultural investment, land use planning, landscape restoration, and integrated livelihood development. I have worked with national and international NGOs to implement community-based programs, strengthen local institutions, and promote sustainable land and livelihood systems. I hold a Master’s degree in Environment and Land Resource Management, which provides a strong academic foundation for my work in sustainable land use and governance.