Wadzanai joined CSF in 2024 as an Environmental Economist. She is a results-driven professional who is passionate about sustainable development particularly where economic development intersects with environmental sustainability. She has applied economic principles to address industry challenges, predominantly within the South African sugar industry.

Dedek joined CSF in 2024 as the Knowledge Management, Learning & Communication Specialist for our office in Indonesia. Prior to working with CSF, Dedek worked with Conservation International for the Indonesia Forest and Media project, in charge of the Knowledge Management for the GIZ Health Policy projects, and as a researcher for the Water and Sanitation Program, World Bank.

Alejandra Gonzales Rocabado is an environmental economist specializing in climate finance and policy, and environmental valuation. At Conservation Strategy Fund, she leads initiatives linking finance and policy to advance forest conservation and climate action across Bolivia and the Amazon. Her work includes the analysis of investment needs and employment content of Bolivia’s NDCs, the Permanent Financing Project for Protected Areas, and the design of benefit-distribution mechanisms for the Lowering Emissions by Accelerating Forest finance Coalition.

Laura is the Head of the Economics department at Universidad de La Sabana. She is an economist with emphasis on international finance and holds a master's degree in Behavioural and Economic Science from the University of Warwick. With 5 years of experience in the financial sector and more than five years of experience as a professor, she is passionate about advancing the field of economics and contributing to the academic community and society by extending the use of behavioral science for solving pressing economic issues at any scale.