Courtney Paisley has taken up the position of YPARD Coordinator as of August 15, 2010. Her experience in the agricultural research sector includes the World Agroforestry Centre, where she worked to promote the sharing of agricultural training materials within the CGIAR and the wider agricultural research community. She also has experience promoting environmental education and renewable energy initiatives in East Africa, working on communications strategies and moderating online discussion and supporting online learning initiatives through work with several organisations including SolarAid, ASB and Oxfam.
She received an MSc. from the University of Manchester in Environmental Governance and completed undergraduate studies in International Project Management and Environmental Studies. Her interests include increasing access to agricultural research, supporting improved and dynamic agricultural curriculum development and the promotion of youth in agricultural research for development. She is very excited about her new position and is eager to work with YPARD to support young professionals in Agricultural Research for Development.
Courtney Paisley has taken up the position of YPARD Coordinator as of August 15, 2010. Her experience in the agricultural research sector includes the World Agroforestry Centre, where she worked to promote the sharing of agricultural training materials within the CGIAR and the wider agricultural research community. She also has experience promoting environmental education and renewable energy initiatives in East Africa, working on communications strategies and moderating online discussion and supporting online learning initiatives through work with several organisations including SolarAid, ASB and Oxfam.
She received an MSc. from the University of Manchester in Environmental Governance and completed undergraduate studies in International Project Management and Environmental Studies. Her interests include increasing access to agricultural research, supporting improved and dynamic agricultural curriculum development and the promotion of youth in agricultural research for development. She is very excited about her new position and is eager to work with YPARD to support young professionals in Agricultural Research for Development.