Stacey A. Tighe
Honolulu,USA
Summary
Senior advisor with over 30 years of global expertise in coastal and marine policy, science and management. Proven track record in developing, coordinating and leading management programs for coastal and marine protected areas, strategic planning for coastal hazards, and facilitating multi-lateral organizational development. Skilled in program management, capacity building, technical writing, and public speaking. Committed to advancing coastal and marine sustainability initiatives with readiness for travel.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Marine Conservation and Biodiversity Advisor
Cardno Emerging Markets
10.2019 - 06.2024
- Advised clients on project strategies and implementation plans for $35 million biodiversity program in Papua New Guinea.
- Traveled to Papua New Guinea three times, supporting implementation of biodiversity initiatives and stakeholder engagement.
- Facilitated strategic planning and work planning events, enhancing project alignment with conservation objectives.
- Contributed to monitoring, evaluation, and learning initiatives while mentoring gender theme to promote inclusivity.
- Worked for Cardno Emerging Markets under USAID PNG Biodiversity (Lukautim Graun) program.
Senior Marine Biodiversity and Conservation Advisor
Tetra Tech/ARD
, Indonesia
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Led small marine conservation team and managed partnership agreements with TNC, WWF and NOAA in the 5-year integrated coastal management project that included governance, marine spatial planning and fisheries management.
- Project resulted in 13 new marine protected areas totaling more than one million hectares established within provincial 25-year-long marine spatial plans, with science-based zoning, draft MPA management plans, and provincial budgets.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to align on project objectives, enhancing collaborative efforts.
- Managed routine and technical reporting for the team, ensuring timely and accurate communication of project progress.
- Concluded assignment after 3 years, mentoring Indonesian successor to ensure continuity and capacity building.
- Contracted under Tetra Tech/ARD for USAID Indonesia Sustainable Ecosystems Advanced (SEA) Project.
Marine Science and Policy Advisor
WWF
, Southeast Asia
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Led teams to prepare a $50-million coral reef program for Indonesia.
- Collaborated with stakeholders across six SE Asia Coral Triangle countries to enhance marine conservation efforts.
- Operated from Hawai’i and Indonesia to support regional coral reef initiatives.
- Supported WWF’s USAID-funded program by assisting in coral reef sustainability efforts.
Senior Regional Coordinator/Liaison to CTI Interim Regional Secretariat
Coral Triangle Initiative (CTI)
, Hawaii and Indonesia
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Coordinated with U.S. Coral Triangle Initiative Support Program to implement US-CTI funded strategy with CTI Regional Secretariat, facilitating regional activities across six Coral Triangle countries.
- Operated from Hawaii and Indonesia to enhance program outreach and collaboration.
- U.S. Coral Triangle Initiative Support Program (under USAID/Asia with Tetra Tech/ARD Program Integrator).
Marine Conservation and Policy Advisor
TNC’s Coral Triangle Center, Asian Development Bank, WWF
, Hawaii and Indonesia
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Developed programs to enhance marine conservation efforts supporting interim CTI Regional Secretariat.
- Acted as Coastal Advisor for the assessment of the Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries under USAID/Indonesia, providing policy recommendations.
- Collaborated on regional marine conservation projects from Hawaii and Indonesia, fostering cross-border partnerships.
- Short-term contracts for TNC’s Coral Triangle Center, the Asian Development Bank and WWF.
Indonesian Coordinator
US-Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System Program
, Hawaii and Indonesia
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Coastal community resilience and Tsunami Preparedness.
- Based in Hawaii and Indonesia.
- Coordinated collaboration among USAID/Asia, US Government agencies, and Indonesian organizations to enhance tsunami preparedness initiatives.
Deputy Chief of Party
IRG, Ltd.
Jakarta, Indonesia
09.2003 - 10.2005
- Led the project as Acting Chief for the last 4 months.
- Project aimed to facilitate development and to institutionalize models of coastal management in Indonesia.
- Themes included coastal governance and legal reform, capacity building and strategic analysis, coastal partnerships, marine protected areas, coastal tourism, small island management, and coastal livelihoods.
- Summarized key technical tasks completed during the project.
- World Heritage Marine Serial Site application for Indonesia submitted to UN
- New local marine protected areas and policies developed in 2 provinces
- Provincial & Community-Based Sustainable Tourism Strategies developed (3 Prov)
- Indonesian university-based Sea Partnership Program expanded (based on U.S. Sea Grant model) from 5 to 20+ Provincial Centers with National budget
- Completed 17 NGO and community grant programs, enhancing livelihoods for local communities.
- Published over 30 reports and guidebooks to provide stakeholders with essential resources and insights.
- Professional capacity for project staff of 50 Indonesians and many national and local counterparts developed through trainings, experience and mentoring
- Coastal Resources Management Project II for U.S. Agency for International Development’s Indonesia through IRG, Ltd.
Senior Technical Advisor
Coastal Resources Center/University of Rhode Island
, Indonesia
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Supported new national Ministry and 3 project field sites developing decentralized strategic plans and programs, coastal atlases, community-based management models, coastal monitoring and integrated bay management resulting in publications, policy, monitoring and outreach through design, mentoring, implementation and review of activities and products.
- Primary Reviewer and Editor of final Collection of Project Results (5-Box Series of Reports with 30 Documents, 14 CD-ROMS).
- Worked full-time on project initiatives.
- Conducted project activities while based in Indonesia.
- Coastal Resources Management Project for USAID/ Indonesia with the Coastal Resources Center/Univ of Rhode Island.
Coastal Specialist
USAID/Jakarta
Jakarta, Indonesia
01.2001 - 01.2001
- Assessed national natural resource management programs for USAID Mission in Indonesia, informing revision of Mission strategy.
- 30 days.
- USAID Mission in Indonesia.
Red Sea Marine Park Advisor
Winrock International
, Egypt
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Environmental Sustainable Tourism Project, USAID/ Egypt through Winrock International.
- Guided project teams to develop sustainable practices and strategies that align with conservation goals.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to improve program effectiveness and increase community engagement in conservation initiatives.
AAAS Science, Engineering and Diplomacy Fellow
USAID/Washington Environment Office
Washington, USA
01.1992 - 01.1994
- Represented U.S. on Delegation to United Nations Global Conference on Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States.
- Delivered technical advice, conducted grant reviews, and provided managerial assistance for global project (EPAT) focused on economic policy and natural resources management training.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop project proposals and initiatives.
Education
Ph.D. - Geological Oceanography
Univ of RI Graduate School of Oceanography
Rhode IslandMasters of Marine Affairs -
University of Rhode Island
Narragansett, RIM.S. - Biology
Fairleigh Dickinson University
N.J., USVIB.A. - Earth Sciences
Dartmouth College
New HampshireSkills
- Stakeholder facilitation
- Strategic planning
- Organizational development
- Team leadership
- Mentoring
- Technical writing
- Public speaking
- Event organization
Personal Information
Title: International Marine Science & Policy Specialist
Professional Recognition
- Our World Underwater ROLEX Scholar, 1980
- AAAS Science, Engineering and Diplomacy Scholar, 1992-1994
- Monaco Blue Initiative Invited Speaker, 2019
- Member of the Board of Directors, 2022-2027, Our World Underwater Scholarship Society
Other Information
Over 200 days logged on major research vessels. More than 17 years of fieldwork and consultancies conducted in U.S. and overseas. More than 25 years of sport, instructional and scientific SCUBA diving. Served as Lead or Co-author on 18 publications, and Editor for more than 50 major documents. Basic language competence in French, Spanish, and Indonesian.
Timeline
Senior Marine Conservation and Biodiversity Advisor
Cardno Emerging Markets
10.2019 - 06.2024
Senior Marine Biodiversity and Conservation Advisor
Tetra Tech/ARD
01.2016 - 01.2019
Marine Science and Policy Advisor
WWF
01.2012 - 01.2014
Senior Regional Coordinator/Liaison to CTI Interim Regional Secretariat
Coral Triangle Initiative (CTI)
01.2009 - 01.2012
Marine Conservation and Policy Advisor
TNC’s Coral Triangle Center, Asian Development Bank, WWF
01.2008 - 01.2009
Indonesian Coordinator
US-Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System Program
01.2006 - 01.2007
Deputy Chief of Party
IRG, Ltd.
09.2003 - 10.2005
Senior Technical Advisor
Coastal Resources Center/University of Rhode Island
01.2001 - 01.2003
Coastal Specialist
USAID/Jakarta
01.2001 - 01.2001
Red Sea Marine Park Advisor
Winrock International
01.1997 - 01.1999
AAAS Science, Engineering and Diplomacy Fellow
USAID/Washington Environment Office
01.1992 - 01.1994
Ph.D. - Geological Oceanography
Univ of RI Graduate School of Oceanography
Masters of Marine Affairs -
University of Rhode Island
M.S. - Biology
Fairleigh Dickinson University
B.A. - Earth Sciences
Dartmouth College