Peter Okoro

An Environmental Conservationist with progressive leadership and purposefulness. Offering strong expertise in environmental conservation practices and a passion for biodiversity and restoration.

Equipped with adept analytical and project management skills used to advance environmental science research. Passionate about solving complex environmental problems that pose serious threats to the sustainability of our ecosystems.

Climate and Clean Energy Initiatives Assistant - May 2023 – Aug 2023

Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy | Madison, Wisconsin

Active member of the State Agency Technical Team, and was responsible for engaging with 22 state agencies and 60 subject matter experts in Wisconsin on the need to transition their fleet to alternative fuels in order to reduce emissions and meet the goals of Wisconsin’s clean energy plan. Conducted outreach for the Inflation Reduction Act and provided agencies with information and resources needed to proceed with clean energy projects. Reviewed and analyzed existing climate action plans of cities in

Dane and Milwaukee counties in the state of Wisconsin.

Conservation Planner Sept 2022 - Nov 2022

International Crane Foundation, East Africa | Kigali, Rwanda

Responsible for developing a conservation plan for Rwanda’s endangered grey crowned cranes and its habitat, the Rugezi Marsh. Reviewed strategies and conservation plans established by the International

Crane Foundation and modified them to reflect current conservation standards. Designed a situation model using Miradi software to highlight the direct threats faced by the Rugezi Marsh and proposed strategies to mitigate these threats. Worked collaboratively with a team to develop a conservation plan for the Rugezi Marsh with objectives of reaching a conservation goal by 2028. This plan was submitted to the International Crane Foundation and the Endangered Wildlife Trust Foundation.

TV Presenter May 2018 - Dec 2021

StarTimes | Beijing, China

Created program scripts and anchored weekly episodes on NovelaE, a prominent entertainment channel in Africa. Advertised StarTimes' products most notably, solar panels, to viewers across various African countries, garnering over one million views daily in 32 African countries. Utilised my expertise in environmental sciences to promote clean energy in Africa when advertising the solar panels.

High School Science Teacher July 2019 - Jun 2021

Admiral Farragut Academy | Tianjin, China

Taught Geography and Earth Sciences to Grade 9 and 11 students covering the fundamental topics needed for the mastery of the field. Guided the students who spoke English as a second language to understand their world and environment, of which they demonstrated a great interest in learning more about.

Master of Science in Environmental Conservation

University of Wisconsin-Madison |Madison, Wisconsin

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

Tianjin University |Tianjin, China