Young conservationists bear the responsibility of safeguarding our planet's most biodiverse regions, and most vulnerable ecosystems. To be strategic, effective and confident in their initiatives, they need our support, resources, knowledge, and, most of all, our attention and mentorship. I consult, train, and mentor young leaders to help accelerate their professional growth in a time of global environmental crisis.
PhD scientist, specializing in primate ecology & behavior.
25+ years national & international experience in research, teaching, career advising, and in leadership & professional development capacity.
Developing programs for early career professionals in conservation & environment, STEM, policy, government, nonprofits.
Enhance Confidence
Enhance Confidence
Enhance Confidence
Applying professionally endorsed methods, I help to enhance professional competencies for confidence and improved strategic thinking.
Improved Teamwork
Enhance Confidence
Enhance Confidence
Programs that meet specific team needs, respect team cultural diversity, and align with organizational requirements.
Stay current
Enhance Confidence
Stay current
Trainings based on professionally endorsed approaches and practical user friendly methods.
MY CLIENTS
☞Forward-thinking leaders of NGOs & nonprofits.
You care deeply about investing in your teams in support of mission, country, and planet.
☞ Organizations aspiring to foster rising leadership, enrich team development, improve cross-cultural communication.
☞Young professionals with conservation, environmental and sustainability missions
You seek to maximize your confidence, communication, time management, project analysis, general professionalism and leadership.
Expanding Conservation Leadership in Suriname, South America's smallest country and one of the world
Sylvia has brought very powerful insights into how to develop talent through sharing stories and reflecting upon experiences together with younger team members. Working with Sylvia has helped me to step back and recognize growth opportunities for our organization while helping to ensure that experiences and hard won lessons are used to strengthen the team. All in all working with Sylvia has been a pleasure and I wholeheartedly recommend her for those looking to grow and develop their teams for good. John Goedschalk (former) Executive Director Conservation International, Suriname.