Jessica is a passionate about Climate Finance and brings that passion to her work on the GEF project at Earth Security. The project aims to support financing for coastal resilience adaptation in LDC communities. With a background in finance and sustainability, she combines these expertise to make informed decisions and find sustainable solutions.

Over the past 2.5 years Jessica has been working in South Africa and has gained experience across multiple areas. Beginning in M&A and teaching finance, enabled her to gain financial experience and effective communication skills. Her passion for sustainability was sparked through her first year of working in sustainability consulting, collaborating with major corporations to assess their impact and enhance sustainable measurement and reporting practices.

Jessica holds a BA in Finance and Accounting from theUniversity of Cape Town, has passed all three CFA level examinations, and holds an MSc in Climate Change, Management, and Finance from Imperial College London. She is committed to using her skillset and experience to work towards a more sustainable world.

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