Biography

Nelly is a passionate environmental and sustainability expert with over five years of experience in climate finance, strategic partnerships, resource mobilization, and ESG consulting. She specializes in community development, data-driven policy design, donor engagement, and sustainability frameworks that drive climate resilience across Africa.

She holds a Master’s degree in Environment, Development & Sustainability from Chulalongkorn University (Thailand) and is currently pursuing a second Master’s in Sustainable Urban Development at Kenyatta University. Nelly is also certified in Carbon & ESG Analysis, Climate Finance, and Business Sustainability Management from the University of Cambridge.

Her impact spans both international and local donor mobilization strategies, advocacy under the UNFCCC’s YOUNGO constituency, and presentations at global sustainability forums. Her journey has been featured in Business Daily Africa in the article “Career Hits and Misses: What 2024 Taught Us About Growth, Failure, and the Future.”

With a strong belief in inclusive solutions, Nelly continues to champion sustainable development across communities, cities, and climate systems.