My name is Lalisa Duguma. I have a PhD in Natural Resources Management. My dissertation research focused on the potential of agroforestry as a solution to deforestation and forest degradation while alleviating pressure on high biodiversity ecosystems. 

Currently, I serve as a Program Impact Advisor and Nature-based Solutions Technical Specialist with the Global Evergreening Alliance (GEA). Prior to joining GEA, I worked as a Senior Scientist in Sustainable Landscapes and Integrated Climate Actions at the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF) and the Alternatives to Slash and Burn Agriculture Partnerships (ASB). 

 I am a seasoned expert and research scientist with over 15 years of experience in:

• Ecosystem health restoration, 

• Nature-based climate solutions, 

• Environmental sustainability, 

• Sustainable forestry and agroforestry, 

• Landscape governance, 

• Regreening landscapes, 

• Resilience building, and Adaptation

• Program and project designs and fund raising