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Olivia Palma

Livingston,NJ

Summary

Olivia Palma is a cultural and technical liaison, advocate for indigenous communities, and accomplished project manager, with a proven track record in large-scale project design and management with the Shipibo community. At Earthshot Labs, Olivia excels in partnership development, fostering connections with local and international organizations. She actively contributes to advancing climate technology and driving collaborative solutions for threatened biodiversity areas and local people.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

- Current

Partnership Development and Project Lead

Earthshot Labs
09.2022 - Current
  • Spearheaded the comprehensive design, early-stage management and fundraising of a large-scale conservation project in close collaboration with the native Shipibo community, ensuring alignment with community and environmental goals.
  • Achieved successful stakeholder engagement and fundraising outcomes by cultivating strong relationships with community members and external partners.
  • Support partnership development initiatives, expand collaborative efforts, and foster relationships with organizations like BirdLife International.
  • Contribute to the advancement and utilization of our proprietary technology platform, LandOS, by working closely with partners and technical teams.

Producer and Host

Pachamama Foundation
02.2021 - Current
  • Pioneered the creation of the inaugural podcast dedicated to the Amazon, 'La Amazonia Habla,' explored the intersection between science, social issues, and economics to understand deforestation and propose solutions for indigenous communities.
  • Producer supporting guest curation and managing live recordings at significant events, including COP 27, where listening tables focused on directing financing to the Amazon and fostering meaningful discussions on sustainable practices and conservation efforts with indigenous leaders and industry decision-makers.
  • Conducted interviews with top experts across various fields, presenting content in both English and Spanish.

Advisor

Koshicoop
03.2018 - Current
  • Foster strategic partnership opportunities, cultivate relationships with organizations like NESsT, and engage with transnational corporations, such as Grupo Aje, to explore projects that provide economic alternatives for native communities.
  • Delivered technical advisory support for grant writing, proposals, project development, and design.

Director of Operations, Board Secretary

PlantMed Inc.
08.2014 - 03.2018
  • Pioneered the first clinical trials using traditional Amazonian plant medicine, orchestrating 7 trials over 4 years that led to lab-tested recoveries from autoimmune diseases like Hashimoto's, Graves, Lyme, and Crohn's.
  • Managed relationships between indigenous communities and our Western medical team, ensuring effective communication and cultural understanding.
  • Led the expansion of the Indigenous Team by recruiting new members through Amazon visits, culminating in a year-long training program with two week-long training seminars.
  • Managed a diverse Peru-based team of over ten professionals, including architects and accountants, ensuring the successful execution of operational goals for each project.
  • Organized 4 immersive donor trips to the Amazon, providing key benefactors and fiscal donors with direct exposure to the cultural value of indigenous communities and insights into the impact of Amazonian medicine.

Marketing Manager

TumericALIVE
08.2013 - 08.2014
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive marketing and social media strategy, creating a roadmap and new go-to-market approach.
  • Cultivated and secured impactful partnerships and collaborations with marquee names, including Uber, Warby Parker, WeWork, Summit Series, Daybreaker, Runa, and Wanderlust Yoga Festivals.
  • Pioneered the establishment of an intern program in collaboration with NYU, overseeing the hiring, training, and management of interns who later transitioned into full-time employees.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Global Studies

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA
05.2013

Skills

  • Community Engagement
  • Team Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Strategic Planning
  • Problem-Solving
  • Project Planning and Operations

Volunteer Experience

Fundación CasaBásica | Humanitarian Relief Volunteer Chile 2010

  • Supported humanitarian relief efforts by participating in the construction of homes for rural families affected by the earthquake.
  • Coordinated and led corporate trips, fostering collaboration with various organizations and rural communities to maximize impact.
  • Translated detailed impact reports from Spanish to English for Deutsche Bank, the non-profit's fiscal donor.

Timeline

Partnership Development and Project Lead

Earthshot Labs
09.2022 - Current

Producer and Host

Pachamama Foundation
02.2021 - Current

Advisor

Koshicoop
03.2018 - Current

Director of Operations, Board Secretary

PlantMed Inc.
08.2014 - 03.2018

Marketing Manager

TumericALIVE
08.2013 - 08.2014

- Current

Bachelor of Arts - Global Studies

Lehigh University

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