Dr Julia Baum is a systems thinker and storyteller with a passion for social-ecological research, conservation work, communication, and entrepreneurship.
She holds a Ph.D. Conservation Biology (University of Cape Town) and is the Founder of PLCnetwork of the Southern Hemisphere. Julia has extensive experiences and skills in the fields of private and community conservation, social entrepreneurship and global change, and held different positions such as Environmental Researcher and Communication Manager.
At AWEI, Julia was Programmes Manager from 2021-2022 and then Partnerships Advisor from 2022-2023. She initiated and managed fellowships and external partnerships, contributed to think tank strategy and impact reporting, and engaged in programme development and fundraising activities.
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