Elijah T.

Elijah T. serves as the Senior Director of IPLC Regional Engagement and NCS Partnerships for Africa at Conservation International, focusing on the integration of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) in Natural Climate Solutions. Elijah has extensive experience in strategic development and partnership cultivation, exemplified through roles such as the Communities and NCS Lead and membership on the ICVCM Expert Panel. In addition, Elijah holds a Board Member position for Kenya's REDD+ Readiness Project, contributing to critical strategy development for REDD+ initiatives. Previous roles include Knowledge Management and Communication Specialist at Mainyoito Pastoralists Integrated Development Organization and various positions in technology and business development. Elijah's academic background includes advanced degrees in Project Management and Business Administration, alongside specialized certificates in human rights and network security.