An experienced wildlife conservation officer with a successful record in managing conservation programs for endangered species and habitats. Skilled in research, wildlife monitoring, and enforcing protection laws. Committed to public awareness and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

A dynamic and detail-oriented individual with a passion for understanding service delivery, eager to contribute my knowledge and skills to dynamic conservation projects, I am seeking opportunities to collaborate with likeminded professionals and organizations dedicated to safeguarding our planet's biodiversity. 

My work experience spans for over 20 years in the field of Environmental Sciences, with the focus on nature protection and biodiversity conservation. I worked in public sector (both state and local level), private sector (for different companies and as a free-lancer), in international development institutions (World Bank, UNDP, RAC/SPA), in an international environmental NGO (WWF), and in a CSO (BIOM Association - BirdLife Croatia).  I have experience in preparation, implementation/management and supervision of nature conservation and environmental management projects and programs. Focus of my work are protected areas management (management planning, management effectiveness, monitoring & evaluation), using adaptive management and participatory approaches to management. I also have experience in managing a civil society organisation, focusing on organisational development (professionalisation, human resource management), including fundraising and promoting civil society and non-profit ideas within our society.  My educational background includes M.Sc. in Environmental Management at the Imperial College London and B. Sc. in Biology - Program of Ecology at the Faculty of Science of the University of Zagreb. I am currently enrolled into the PhD program at the University of Primorska. Memberships: IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (IUCN WCPA) & Conservation Standards Network Europe (CCNet Europe)