Okala is a diverse team of scientists, engineers, nature markets and field experts. We have decades of combined experience in developing and deploying technologies to support conservation action.
Dr Robin WhytockCEO & Head of Science
Leads global strategy, scientific research and product development
Dr Amrita LambaSenior Natural Capital & Governance Scientist
Leads research into equitable sharing of resources and natural asset governance
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Hiren BhagatCarbon and Assurance Lead
Leads carbon and assurance team
Dr Adam VarleySenior Data Scientist
Overall lead of the technology development team
Dr Jeremy CusackSenior Biodiversity Monitoring Scientist
Designs biodiversity MRV strategies and metric development
Dr David LehmannSenior Conservation Scientist
Develops conservation tourism and leads scientific research projects
Yannick FoutyField Operations Manager - Gabon
Manages fieldwork operations and data acquisition
Johanna McQuadeAssistant Ecologist
Supervises and supports data quality assurance and product development
Tobias CaseyFront End Developer
Develops the front end of web applications
Róisín BonucchiProject & Office Manager
Manages international projects and the UK office
Patrice EssoneLogistics Co-ordinator - Gabon
Co-ordinates fieldwork logistics
Dr Edward SalakpiRemote Sensing Scientist
Leads remote sensing research, services, AI pipelines and supports back end development
Harsh JoshiReact Native Developer
Develops phone applications and user interfaces
Cristobal SalaméAssistant Ecologist
Supports data quality assurance and data science development
Fabrice MezemeBiomonitoring Field Team Lead - Gabon
Leads biomonitoring field teams for project deployments
Anchiekaa TewatiaFinance & Office Administrator
Supports financial management and daily operations
Shreya RastogiAssistant Manager - Carbon Team
Supports clients with carbon initiatives
Mili AroraAssistant Manager - Carbon Team
Supports clients with carbon initiatives
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