Terra Global Capital
Jackie Maina is a proficient analyst specializing in nature-based solutions at Terra Global Capital since November 2022. Prior experience includes a role as a Graduate Research Assistant at Delaware State University, where Jackie conducted research on wetland nutrient dynamics, autonomous water quality monitoring, ecosystem service valuation for oyster farming, and climate-smart agricultural extension services. Additionally, Jackie served as an Undergraduate Research Assistant in chemistry, focusing on food processing effects on nutrient profiles and analytical methods. Jackie holds a Licentiate Degree in Agronomic Engineering from Universidad EARTH, where notable projects included renewable energy development and ecological restoration. Jackie’s academic journey includes a Master of Science in Natural Resources and Conservation from Delaware State University and currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Carbon Management from The University of Edinburgh. Prior to these roles, Jackie worked at Equity Bank Limited as a Relationship Banking Officer for microfinance accounts.
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Terra Global Capital
Terra Global, a woman-run, for-profit social enterprise, was founded in 2006 to facilitate financially, socially and environmentally sustainable forestry and agricultural land management practices. Terra Global is now the leader in developing programs that integrate climate change mitigation and social benefits, quantifying greenhouse gases from land-use and deploying conservation finance through providing technical expertise and investment capital to their global client base in a collaborative and innovative manner. Since its founding, Terra Global has been recognized as a pioneer and innovator in alignment of development values and financially viable approaches to sustainable landscape management working with its community, NGO and government partners. Terra Global has extensive developing country and U.S. experience as a leading developer of quantification and monitoring protocols of the environmental outcomes from a full range of agricultural and forest management practices.