People & Partners

Virginia Catherine Nyauma

Virginia Catherine Nyauma possesses a robust academic background, holding a Master’s degree and a Postgraduate diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation from Africa Nazarene University. This is complemented by a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics and Programming from Kenyatta University. Her master’s research focused on monitoring and evaluation interventions and the sustainability of community-based conservancies, with specific focus on the Mara North Conservancy. As a Kantar Public Fellow on Applied Monitoring and Evaluation in Africa and an LGT fellow on data analytics, Virginia has accumulated over five years of invaluable experience as a research, monitoring, and evaluation specialist in the dynamic fields of conservation and climate justice.

Virginia is dedicated to advancing knowledge in sustainability and development. Her PhD research will intricately explore the interplay of rangeland management, conservation, and livelihood improvement in Africa. Seeking to bridge academia with real-world impact, she aims to understand and provide effective solutions for sustainable rangeland management and conservation. Her work delves into the nuanced dynamics and complexities of adopting sustainable development practices and their profound impact on rural livelihoods in Africa.

• Conservation science
• Research, monitoring and evaluation
• Rangeland management
• Sustainable development
• Livelihood improvement