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Richard Choularton serves as Vice President Operations at Tetra Tech, leading the Agricultural and Economic Growth and Democracy and Governance Sectors, while also heading the USAID Climate Adaptation Support Activity. Their previous roles include Director of Agriculture and Economic Growth Sector at Tetra Tech ARD and Chief of Climate and Disaster Risk Reduction Programmes at the World Food Programme. Richard has extensive experience in humanitarian assistance, having raised significant funds and advanced innovative programs across multiple nations. In addition to their professional commitments, Richard mentors agricultural startups with SVG Ventures and volunteers as a Search and Rescue Technician for Stowe Mountain Rescue. Richard Choularton is currently pursuing a PhD at Lund University, focusing on Risk and Safety, and holds advanced degrees in Risk, Crisis and Disaster Management, and related fields.