Roland Kuutiero

Environmental professional and Master of Land and Water Systems student at the University of British Columbia with experience in environmental research, data analysis, project coordination, environmental monitoring, community engagement, and public-sector environmental initiatives. Experienced in supporting multidisciplinary research, coordinating stakeholder events, conducting environmental inspections, collecting and analyzing field data, preparing technical reports, and communicating environmental information to diverse audiences. Demonstrated leadership in community-based environmental education and Canadian public outreach.

Brings strong organizational, analytical, communication, and teamwork skills with a particular interest in environmental sustainability, land and water management, climate resilience, and public-sector programs.

Fundraiser & Public Outreach at Nature Conservancy Canada (NCC) (2026-02 – 2026-03)

Part-Time — Three 8 hours/shift/week

• Conducted door-to-door public outreach, engaging diverse community members and raising awareness about conservation and protection of Canada's boreal forest.
• Communicated environmental and organizational information clearly, responded to questions, and encouraged informed public support for conservation initiatives.
• Built rapport quickly with members of the public while maintaining professional and respectful interactions in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Identified and engaged potential supporters, demonstrating resilience, adaptability, and effective interpersonal communication.
• Represented a national conservation organization directly in the community and adapted communication approaches to different audiences.

Research Assistant at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Department of Environmental Science (2023-11 – 2024-09)

Full-Time — Five 8 hours/shift/week

• Conducted 10+ literature reviews, environmental data analyses, and evidence syntheses supporting research on climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies for smallholder farmers.
• Contributed to three peer-reviewed publications through research, data analysis, evidence synthesis, and technical documentation.
• Supported environmental research projects through data collection, analysis, report preparation, and documentation while maintaining accuracy and alignment with research objectives.
• Collaborated with faculty members, researchers, and stakeholders on multidisciplinary environmental projects and communicated technical information to diverse audiences.
• Supported the planning and coordination of two climate change adaptation and mitigation stakeholder conferences involving environmental and climate stakeholders.
• Contributed to stakeholder engagement and knowledge-sharing activities that supported development of a Climate Policy Framework for the Kumasi Municipal Assembly.

Environmental Officer, Intern at Oforikrom Municipal Assembly (2021-11 – 2021-12)

Full-Time — Five 8 hours/shift/week

• Supported environmental inspections, monitoring activities, and compliance-related environmental assessments within the municipal environmental department.
• Coordinated 10+ environmental inspections and supported follow-up activities related to environmental compliance.
• Participated in community environmental education and public awareness activities addressing local environmental management issues.
• Supported communal clean-up activities and community engagement initiatives designed to improve environmental conditions and public participation.
• Contributed to municipal environmental management activities while working within a public-sector organizational setting.

Field Research Associate at PSCM Consult (2022-05 – 2022-05)

Full-Time

• Supported field data collection activities for pharmaceutical waste management research.
• Collected and documented information systematically to support assessment of pharmaceutical waste management practices.
• Engaged with relevant stakeholders during field activities and maintained accurate records for research and reporting purposes.
• Contributed to environmental research focused on waste management and environmental protection.

Project Coordinator at Environmental Leadership Forum (ELF)

• Led a seven-member team in planning and implementing Project Ecosense, an environmental education initiative focused on environmental management and stewardship.
• Coordinated project activities, team responsibilities, and educational delivery to support successful implementation.
• Delivered environmental education to 300+ elementary students, translating environmental concepts into age-appropriate and engaging learning activities.
• Demonstrated leadership, project coordination, teamwork, community engagement, and environmental communication through direct community programming.

Master of Land and Water Systems in Land and Water Systems – University of British Columbia (2025-09 – 2026-08)

BSc. in Environmental Science – Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (2019-09 – 2023-09)