Samanta Stelli

Environmental Scientist and Freelance Writer/Editor

I am a registered Environmental Scientist (Pr. Sci. Nat 400539/14) with more than 14 years’ experience in environmental and water conservation research and project management. I have presented at 27 international and national conferences and forums. I have an MSc in Environment, Ecology, and Conservation from the University of the Witwatersrand, and an MSc in Aquatic Health from the University of Johannesburg. I am a member of international and national professional institutes such as WISA (Water Institute of South Africa), IWA (International Water Association), and SASAqS (Southern African Society of Aquatic Scientists).

Skills
·       Project management and coordination

·       Financial management

·       Research project development and management

·       Stakeholder engagement and liaison

·       Scientific and technical report writing
·       Frontline management and coaching

·       Excellent spoken and written communication

·       Public speaking/orating

·       Excellent organizational and administrative skills