João Alves

João Alves started their work experience in 2016 as a Cashier at C&A. In 2017, they worked as a Retail Sales Assistant at Bairro Arte. In 2019, they served as a Research Intern at Utrecht University. In 2021, they were a Research Assistant Intern at Ashoka Netherlands, where they contributed to the development of the 2022 Bioregional Weaving Labs Insights Report. João also worked as a Junior Manager at Fundação Príncipe, managing terrestrial fauna conservation projects and providing technical support to the field team. Currently, they are the Operations Manager at Land Life.

João Alves has a strong educational background in the field of biology and environmental studies. João earned a Bachelor's degree in Biology, General from the University of Lisbon, graduating in 2016. Following this, they pursued further studies at Utrecht University, where they obtained a Master's degree in Environmental Biology from 2018 to 2020.

In addition to their formal education, João Alves has also obtained several certifications to enhance their skills and knowledge. João completed a program on "A Business Approach to Sustainable Landscape Restoration" from Erasmus University Rotterdam in August 2021. João also completed a program on "Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development" from the University of Geneva in April 2021. Furthermore, they obtained a certification on "Nature-based Solutions for Disaster and Climate Resilience" from the Partnership for Environment and Disaster Risk Reduction in March 2021. João Alves also completed a program on "Project Management for Wildlife Conservation" offered by WildTeam UK in February 2021. Lastly, they received an Academic Merit Certificate from Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa in April 2015.

Overall, João Alves has a solid educational background in biology, with a specialization in environmental studies, and has demonstrated a commitment to expanding their knowledge through additional certifications in various aspects of sustainable development and wildlife conservation.