Amy E. Thom

Amy E. Thom, PhD, is an international development practitioner and applied researcher focused on sustainable development and social justice. They have experience in managing projects that promote climate-adapted agriculture, biodiversity, and poverty alleviation, primarily in communities across the Global South. Amy coordinated significant research initiatives at institutions like Northwestern University and the University of Cape Town, and has managed agricultural programs for Lima Rural Development, impacting over 9,000 farmers. Currently, they serve as the Technical Manager for Biodiversity at Verra, leading the development of methodologies for measuring biodiversity outcomes on a global scale. Amy's academic credentials include a BA in International Sociology from the University of California, San Diego, an MPhil in Social Justice from the University of Cape Town, and ongoing doctoral research in Agronomic Engineering at Instituto Superior de Agronomia.