Our team is passionate about providing you with the highest quality learning experience. We come from diverse academic and professional backgrounds, bringing different perspectives and strengths to the table for our common goal: to build a community committed to achieving nature-based sustainable development.
Jamison Ervin
Manager
Jamison Ervin is manager of the Global Programme on Nature for Development. She has worked with UNDP since 2008. Previously she worked with The Nature Conservancy, World Wide Fund for Nature, and the Forest Stewardship Council. She holds a Ph.D. in natural resources from the University of Vermont, a Master’s degree in International Administration from the School for International Training, and a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from Bates College.
Viktoriia Brezheniuk
E-Learning & Capacity Building Analyst
Viktoriia is an international development professional experienced in community mobilization for sustainable development. Viktoriia holds Master's degrees in Comparative and International Education from Lehigh University and International Political Economy and Development from Fordham University. Viktoriia’s professional experience includes positions at Fordham’s Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs, Google NY, and Lehigh University/United Nations Partnership. Viktoriia has previously contributed to the work of the Permanent Mission of Ukraine to the UN and the UN Department of Public Information NGO Division.
Daniel Pérez
Database and Website Specialist
Daniel is a web specialist responsible for responding to the web requirements of the Global Programme on Nature for Development. He develops Information Management Systems by defining and assessing the team’s needs, always implementing best practices to assure the highest IT standards. Daniel has been working with UNDP since 2010, and his experience, both in country offices and HQ, makes him better understand how to use information and communication technologies to create innovative solutions that help accelerate sustainable development.
Patrick Fernandez
ICT Analyst
Patrick is an ICT Analyst of UNDP's Global Programme on Nature for Development. He is responsible for designing, coding, and maintaining the different web applications of the programme. Previously, Patrick was involved with Catholic Relief Services, Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the UN, and the Ateneo de Manila University. He holds a Master's degree in International Political Economy and Development from Fordham University and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from the Ateneo de Manila University.
Devonne Goad
Programme Management Analyst
Devonne is a Programme Management Analyst at UNDP’s Global Programme on Nature for Development. Prior to joining the team, she worked as a Data and Policy Analyst for UNESCO’s Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe, primarily working and publishing in the field of Education for Sustainable Development. She holds a Master's degree in Ecosystem Management and Biodiversity Conservation. Before obtaining her MSc., she worked on community education, and monitoring and evaluation projects in South America focused on climate change, beach ecology and sustainable development, and built school-community partnerships related to environmental protection and awareness.
Alina Klimantovych
E-learning and Capacity Building Associate
Alina is an E-learning and Capacity Building Associate at UNDP’s Global Programme on Nature for Development. Prior to joining UNDP, she conducted studies in her PhD thesis on civil society and investigated international environmental NGOs and their impact on environmental governance in China. She holds a PhD degree in International Politics and a Master's degree in International Relations from Shanghai International Studies University.
Maya Garnier
Instruction Designer
Maya is an Instructional Designer at UNDP’s Global Programme on Nature for Development. Prior to joining the team, she worked as an instructional designer and content creator for Mischool, a French e-learning platform for medical English as a second language. She was also an intern in instructional design for CyberTorial, a Californian startup aiming to teach cybersecurity to young minority women. Currently pursuing a master’s degree in Digital Education in France, Maya holds a bachelor’s degree in Music, with a minor in Creative Teaching Practices and Innovative Learning Strategies from the British Institute of Modern Music in London.
