Michela Francesconi
Senior Project Manager
Michela Francesconi has been supporting companies in their responsible sourcing strategies and implementation in the context of agricultural supply chains. Her work focuses on supporting companies in respecting and promoting human rights with a specific focus on Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IP&LC) land rights. She has an international background in social sciences, with a strong interest in environmental justice within sustainable development. Prior to joining Proforest, Michela supported the Global Green Grown Institute (GGGI) in their resource mobilisation unit with a specific focus on Green Climate Fund (CGF) in Seoul, as well as gained on-the-ground experience researching the social impacts of biodiversity conservation in Belize.
Michela holds an MSc in Environment and Development from the University of Copenhagen and is currently based in the Netherlands. She speaks Italian, English and Spanish.