Nichola Dyer

About Nichola Dyer

Acknowledged as an inspiring leader in the sustainability space, bringing together World Bank Group, public, private, academic, and non-profit experience.Designed and led strategic global initiatives across a wide range of sectors and themes, including: seaweed and aquaculture; food systems and food security; governance; engagement of marginalized and vulnerable groups. Skilled at: developing strategic vision; building and maintaining global programs and partnerships; stakeholder engagement and networking; developing integrated solutions for diverse clients; program and portfolio management; training and mentoring. Experienced diplomat, compelling speaker, top facilitator and moderator, expert designer of international conference events, and trusted advisor.At Global Seaweed Coalition, oversaw delivery of €1.1m in seed funding to projects across 26 countries. At World Bank Group, managed the $1.5b multi-stakeholder Global Agriculture and Food Security Program, shepherding program through challenging funding environment and delivering over $160m in new financing (over $13m of which to pilot smallholder financing initiative).Proud member of Sea Women\'s 2026 Breaking Boundaries Antarctica expedition. Aiming to effect meaningful change through evidence-based interdisciplinary advocacy. Committed to serving the greater good.Profile photo credit: Enoch Chan Photography

Experience

1. Sr Advisor

   Global Seaweed Coalition

   May 2021 — Present

   Promoting seaweed as a sustainability solution by highlighting its multi-faceted contributions (nutrition, climate, livelihoods, energy, packaging.) to raise awareness and financeStrategic sounding board on governance, partnerships, stakeholder engagement, communicationsOversaw delivery of approx €1.1m in project financing to 24 projectsPrepared nascent Coalition for transition from startup to scaling up- Led setup of advisory councils, for scientific and strategic perspectives- Introduced first Annual Report, covering Safe Seaweed Coalition (SSC) 2020-22- Introduced new webinar series- Led member roundtables- Represent GSC in Aquatic Blue Food Coalition- Designed, delivered, and/or moderated events, incl:* With EC, French govt, Monaco Oceanographic Institute: 1st EU Algae Awareness Summit, Paris, Oct 2023. Over 500 in-person participants during 3 days * 2nd GSC Annual Meeting, Paris, Oct 2023 * Official side event, UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15), small-scale fisheries and aquaculture, with Environmental Defense Fund, Montreal, Dec 2022 * Official side event, UN Ocean Conference, Seaweed & SDG 14, Lisbon, June 2022 * 1st SSC Annual Meeting & Seaweed Day, Lisbon, June 2022 * UN Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) Science Days side event, Seaweed Domestication, June 2021 * UNFSS Dialogue \"Transitioning to Nature Positive Production: Sharing lessons across land and sea.\" with Environmental Defense Fund, May 2021 * UNFSS Dialogue on seaweed and the food system, Apr 2021, about 100 participants * EAT@Home event, seaweed and the food system, Nov 2020 Managed GSC Secretariat through 12/23- Coordinated work program & set weekly meeting agendas- Introduced simple tools to support collaboration across multiple countries- Ensured successful delivery & reporting of Council meetings

Education

• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (Stopped), Economics - Fields: Econometrics, Industrial Organization, Micro/Macro

  1986 — 1991

• Champlain Regional College, St. Lambert, Quebec

  Diploma of Collegiate Studies, Pure and Applied Sciences

  1978 — 1981

• Concordia University

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics (Institute for Cooperative Education)

  1981 — 1985

• Lemoyne d'Iberville High School

  High School Diploma, Honours

  1973 — 1978

• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Master of Science (MS), Economics

  1985 — 1986

Skills

• Economic Development
• International Relations
• Sub-Saharan Africa
• Compliance
• Project Portfolio Management
• Organizational Leadership
• Budget Process
• Conflict of Interest
• Conflict Resolution
• Internal Investigations
• Webinars
• E-Learning
• Training
• Connecting People
• Financial Disclosure Program Management
• Budget Monitoring
• Training Delivery
• Public Speaking
• Mentoring of Staff
• Team Leadership
• Business Ethics
• Coaching
• Mentoring
• French
• Africa
• West Africa
• International Development
• Collaborative Problem Solving
• Strategic Planning
• Development & Delivery of Training
• Multicultural Sensitivity/Awareness
• Achieving Measurable Results
• Training Program Design and Delivery
• Governance
• Transparency
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Team Management
• Information Technology
• Cultural Sensitivity
• Strategy