Robin has been with Conservation Alpha since 2022, where she applies her expertise across the entire portfolio of work. Her skills in data science, study design, validation, analytics, and engineering help clients convert raw data into actionable insights. Her technical guidance on the development and management of impact monitoring systems and data management pipelines enhances Conservation Alpha’s ability to deliver high-impact, scientifically grounded, and data-driven solutions.
Robin holds a PhD in Genetics from Cornell University, which provides her with a strong academic foundation. She relocated to South Africa in 2016 and has been actively involved in ecological research since then. As an affiliate research fellow at the University of the Western Cape, Robin continues to conduct research and mentor students within the biodiversity conservation sector.
At Conservation Alpha, Robin leads the development and maintenance of monitoring and evaluation systems, overseeing the data science team to ensure rigorous sourcing, management, and analysis of data. Her work is critical for the transparent calculation and verification of impact, particularly for initiatives like the Wildlife Conservation Bond and other outcomes-based financing initiatives.
Robin’s passion for bridging scientific research with practical conservation applications drives her to develop data-driven approaches and systems that support the transparent tracking of conservation outcomes and impacts, benefiting both conservation and funding agencies.
