Akshay joined Maliasili in June 2020. He has spent most of his career working on the governance aspects of natural resource management in Eastern and Southern Africa. He has wide-ranging experience in the fields of water resource management, landscape and wildlife conservation, community participatory approaches, advocacy and lobbying, and strategic planning. Akshay is passionate about mobilizing people, communities, and organizations to tackle our most pressing environmental challenges. It is to this end that Akshay seeks to combine his experience, background in environmental studies, and his business education to work with Maliasili’s partners to help them on their journey to becoming strong institutions that deliver great impact.