Nkamunu Patita is an impact-driven conservation professional with experience in natural resource conservation, policy lobbying, advocacy and public engagement. Her work integrates conservation and climate change mitigation in Africa using capacity building, cross-sectoral partnerships, research, and the empowerment of both women and indigenous communities. Patita member of the Verra sustainable development advisory council (SDAG), International Environmental Guardians on nature Markets and Vice Chairperson of the Athi Kapiti Wildlife Conservancies Association.