Carolyn Gilbert is a collaborator and connector with grant writing and development experience on behalf of Africa-focused environmental organizations. At Maliasili, she fosters long-term, trust-based partnerships with funders and facilitates…

Laura Hattendorf is a Senior Advisor with the Mulago Foundation, a key Maliasili supporter, and was formerly their Head of Grants and Investments. She also teaches at the Stanford Graduate…

Peter is Director of the Land and Resource Rights (LRR) initiative. LRR seeks to strengthen land tenure and natural resource rights of rural people and communities by: 1) conducting research…

Scott O’Connell graduated from the Pennsylvania State University with a BS in Economics in 1979. He worked as a Research Economist for the United States Department of Commerce in the…

As Administration and Development Manager, Amy focuses on building philanthropic support and the day-to-day operations to advance Maliasili’s mission. Amy has worked in non-profits for over 20 years, guiding the…

Fred has been working for 20 years in African conservation to develop effective strategies and lasting solutions, support innovative local organizations, and build diverse partnerships. He’s lived and worked in…

Janelle joined Maliasili in October 2019 and provides strategic leadership around financial management, international financial management, grants administration, and human resources. She has more than 20 years of experience in…