A. Contact information
First name
Salem
Last name
Afeworki
Email
Phone number
+1 510-701-7056
How do you self-identify or would like to be identified?
Woman
Do you belong to any ethnic minority group of self-identify as an indigenous person?
Yes
Affiliation, organization, or community
Value Sustainability
Years of professional or activism experience or of knowledge built on specific indigenous expertise
15+ years
Country of residence
Languages
English
Spanish
B. Experience by geographic region
In which geographic region (and sub-region) does your work mostly focus?
D. Gender expertise
Do you have proven experience in gender and climate change issues?
No, my work/ area of expertise focuses on other climate related issues
E. Other relevant information
Please provide your short bio reflecting on your academic, professional and practical background
Salem Afeworki has 16 years of experience providing sustainability, climate change and community engagement services for infrastructure, transportation, mining, and energy sector clients in four continents. She has conducted strategic sustainability and climate change planning as well as workshop facilitation, and program evaluation projects for a range of clients. Salem is experienced in both quantitative and qualitative analyses, and she translates complex issues and stakeholder discussions into clear language, useful metrics, and effective outcomes. She possesses outstanding technical writing and interpersonal skills and building lasting relationships diverse business partners. Her strength is in thinking outside the box and suggesting holistic approach to problem solving in planning, design, construction, and operational phases of projects.
Provide a link to your LinkedIn account
Are you interested in being contacted for any of the following
Panelist at climate change event
Advisory in technical assistance project