AFRICA ASAP - Key Persons
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- Associate
- Leader
- Director of Research and Innovations
Mr. White is a leader in the field of geospatial science and technology. He specializes in developing integrated approaches to managing changes in our world and empowering stakeholders with the knowledge to mitigate and adapt to these changes. With over 18 years of experience advancing science and technology initiatives across the world, Mr. White brings a systematic breadth and depth of knowledge to Africa ASAP's remote sensing and research.
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- Senior Advisor / Former President and Chairman of National Geographic Recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom
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- Founder of the African Development
Founder of the African Development Group; author of The African Safari: The Ultimate Wildlife and Photography Adventure
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- Program Development Consultant
Program Development Consultant and Regional Chair for North America, IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management. Has 35 years experience of experience in environment and development policy and program development spanning more than 40 countries. He has addressed the UN General Assembly twice on biodiversity and conflict.
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- Chief Technology Officer, Aevex Aerospace
Specialist in providing airborne reconnaissance services for complex, mission-critical customers. Prior to the formation of Aevex, he served as CEO and Founder of Special Operations Solutions (SOS), a business specializing in remote sensing technical solutions. Under his leadership, SOS grew to be recognized on Inc500's list of America's fastest growing companies.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Director of Development
As Director of Development, Michael works to strategically develop Africa ASAP's organization, reach, and impact. Michael is also a writer and researcher. Beyond his home in America, he has worked and studied in Finland, South Korea, China, Germany, and the United Kingdom. He holds degrees from Oxford, Virginia Tech, and the London School of Economics.
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- Associate
- Video and Film Editor
Mike produces, directs, and shoots video and still photos for Africa ASAP. He has experience in a wide range of photography and storytelling. He also directs photographic work for other major corporations and organizations via his company, The Wicklein Group.
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- Legal Counsel / Partner at Dechart LLP, a Global Law Firm With over a Thousand Lawyers in Twenty - Six Offices across Twelve Countries
Partner at Dechart LLP, a global law firm with over a thousand lawyers in twenty-six offices across twelve countries.
Pema McAlister is an 11-year old girl in 6th grade. Pema is the Young Ambassador of The Children of Tibet Trust Foundation (CTTF). Childrenoftibet.org. She is focused on climate change and the unique impacts it is having on Tibet, also known as the "vertical arctic." Pema is assisting Africa ASAP with youth engagement and introductions to the Tibetan Community.
Job Titles:
- Writer / Conservationist / Filmmaker
Job Titles:
- Executive Director
- Founder
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- Philanthropist / Humanist
Educated in Japan, Australia, France, and the US, Yukiko is a trilingual healer, shaman, and Priestess of Avalon. In earlier life, she was an anchor for Japan Public Broadcasting and produced major advertising campaigns for Fortune 500 companies. A respected teacher in Yoga, meditation, and dance, Yukiko works to restore our broken relationship with Earth Mother and all Her children through her ritual, healing, and teaching work at MyGoddessPath.com.