F. Dermmillah Obare
Wildlife Utilization Licensing Officer @Kenya Wildlife Service
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WORK HISTORY
Wildlife Utilization Licensing Officer @Kenya Wildlife Service
Nairobi, KE
Spearheaded national wildlife licensing policy reforms by analyzing datasets, aligning Kenya’s conservation goals with CITES and CBD compliance- Advised 15+ government agencies and NGOs on sustainable wildlife utilization strategies, including IFC Performance, reducing non-compliance incidents by 30%(2018–2021)- Authored 2 parliamentary briefs on wildlife resource management, directly informing Kenya’s 2022 National Conservation Policy- Streamlined CITES permitting processes, issuing 50+ permits/month and cutting approval times by 20% through digitized workflows- Conducted 12 annual facility inspections, ensuring 100% adherence to CITES, MIGA Policies, and national wildlife regulations- Prepared biennial reports for CITES and CBD Secretariat, cited as a compliance benchmark in 2023 UNEP Africa Review.
EDUCATION
UMass Boston
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Global Governance and Human Security
Moi University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
UMass Boston
Master of Arts - MA, Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
University of Nairobi
Master of Science - MS, Biology of Conservation
ABOUT F. DERMMILLAH OBARE
I specialize in reimagining environmental governance frameworks to center on people-driven solutions. Ensuring institutions actively safeguard ecosystems while communities play an integral part in this process. My work is driven by the conviction that equitable and responsive systems are essential to ensuring the sustainability of natural resources- People-centered environmental governance design: 8+ years crafting inclusive governance strategies that elevate local agency in policymaking and governance- Institutional insights: deep operational experience in large natural resource organizations, diagnosing systemic gaps, and catalyzing adaptive governance reforms- Action-oriented research: I interrogate whether today’s environmental institutions are fit to govern tomorrow’s challenge by bridging research insights and rigor with on-the-ground local knowledge- Building common interests: proven track record facilitating high-stakes stakeholder negotiations to achieve consensus-driven outcomes for people and ecosystems.Whether through teaching, fieldwork, policy advocacy, fostering partnerships, conflict resolution, and innovative technology, I am committed to turning governance challenges into opportunities for resilient ecosystems.
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