Tamia Souto

Background

About Tamia Souto

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY I am a highly motivated and resourceful conservation practitioner with strong scientific background and 10+ years of experience working in the Amazon in natural resource management, applied research, and biodiversity conservation. Extensive experience in designing, implementing, testing and monitoring conservation strategies and projects that consider the social and environmental complexity of the region. SKILLS • Specialized in conservation planning, adaptive management and applied research • Skilled in monitoring and evaluation, community-based conservation and participatory methods • Comfortable leading and facilitating multidisciplinary/diverse teams to achieve common goals • Deep understanding of the scientific method • Able to do rigorous research and analysis in multidisciplinary topics • Responsible, adaptable and goal-oriented, enjoy working in a challenging and fast-paced environment • Enjoy communicating results that conveys a clear message to multiple stakeholders • Formal training and application of the Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation • Field experience in the Peruvian Andes-Amazon region and Guiana shield, Venezuela • Fluent in Spanish (native) CURRENT STATUS Interested in opportunities that combine biodiversity conservation with human well-being in the non-profit or private sector, and being part of a team that is interested in bringing positive changes, and that is committed to measuring and communicating project impacts to all stakeholders.