About Me

My work lies at the intersection where law meets lived experience, research shapes policy, and peacebuilding demands both empathy and strategy. With training in Law, Peace Studies, and International Development, I navigate the crossroads of theory and practice, community and policy, and the local and global. My career has been shaped by a deep commitment to inclusion and social justice in conflict-affected and climate-vulnerable settings. I hold a Ph.D. in International Development from the University of Ottawa-Canada, a joint M.A. Global Studies (with a special emphasis on Peace and Security in Africa) from the Institute for Peace and Security Studies, Addis Ababa University, and the Global and European Studies Institute, Leipzig University and a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from the University of Buea - Cameroon.

During my doctoral studies at the University of Ottawa, I worked as a Research Assistant on several projects, including a NATO Burden Sharing study and an analysis of commitment to defense spending benchmarks. I also contributed to research on governance and conflict in the Great Lakes region of Africa.

I previously led Oxfam’s Inclusive Peace and Security program at Oxfam Liaison Office to the African Union and provided support to Oxfam Pan Africa Program (PAP). In this role, I served as a bridge between civil society, grassroots actors, and African Union spaces, amplifying their voices at key decision-making tables. I represented Oxfam in high-level forums, enhanced the organization’s visibility, and developed strategic networks with elite actors at the African Union as well as local civil society groups across Africa. While serving as Oxfam’s Liaison Officer to the African Union on inclusive peace and security, I led the inaugural joint consultation between Oxfam International and the African Union on maritime security and Africa’s Blue Economy. I also played a key role in developing Oxfam’s first advocacy strategy for civil society engagement across the continent. In recognition of these contributions, I was selected as the first fellow from Sub-Saharan Africa for the prestigious Ocean Fellowship at the TBA21 Academy and Ocean Space in Venice, Italy. During the fellowship, I collaborated with 21 global ocean experts on innovative initiatives in ocean conservation and climate resilience, culminating in the publication of Ocean Rising — a comprehensive handbook for marine conservationists, ocean advocates, and climate practitioners.

I have developed a strong set of qualitative research skills through my involvement in various projects and the successful completion of my doctoral studies. I am experienced in conducting research interviews, focus group discussions, observations, and surveys. I am also skilled in sourcing data from databases such as Factiva and proficient in using qualitative research software like NVivo to analyze and interpret complex data sets.

I am fluent in English and intermediate in French. I am also proficient in African languages, including Nweh and Pidgin English. My cross-cultural communication skills are strengthened by years of working and studying across African, European, and North American contexts, where I have built strong collaborative relationships across sectors, disciplines, and regions.

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