Our Team
Chairperson of the Technical Advisory Board
Prof. Gerry Bodeker
Chairperson of the Technical Advisory Board
Prof. Gerry Bodeker
Prof. Gerry Bodeker is the Chairperson of the Technical Advisory Board at Sayari Earth, a public health researcher and academic with more than three decades of experience in traditional medicine, wellness, and integrative healthcare. Harvard-educated, he has held academic positions at Oxford University and Columbia University and has worked extensively with global organisations including WHO, the World Bank, and UNEP. He also chairs the Mental Wellness Initiative of the Global Wellness Institute and is recognised for his expertise in sustainable and integrative wellness practices.
Member of the Technical Advisory Board
Franziska Elmer, Ph.D.
Member of the Technical Advisory Board
Franziska Elmer, Ph.D.
Dr. Franziska Elmer is a Member of the Technical Advisory Board at Sayari Earth, the Head of Science at Seafields Solutions Limited and a Research Fellow at The School for Field Studies. A marine scientist specialising in coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangrove forests, she focuses on applying scientific knowledge to demonstrate both the ecological value of coastal ecosystems and their role in addressing the climate crisis. She brings extensive experience in research, conservation, and teaching across a range of marine environments.
Member of the Technical Advisory Board
Blessing Kavhu, Ph.D.
Member of the Technical Advisory Board
Blessing Kavhu, Ph.D.
Dr. Blessing Kavhu is a Member of the Technical Advisory Board at Sayari Earth, an expert in remote sensing, geospatial science, and climate science with extensive experience in wildlife conservation. He is a researcher at Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung, where he leads the FURNACES project on global fire modeling. A former GIS and Remote Sensing Expert at the Zimbabwe Parks & Wildlife Management Authority, Blessing brings deep expertise in conservation data analytics and landscape monitoring.
Member of the Technical Advisory Board
Prof. Dan Brockington
Member of the Technical Advisory Board
Prof. Dan Brockington
Prof. Dan Brockington is a Member of the Technical Advisory Board at Sayari Earth, an internationally recognised expert in community livelihoods and social impact. He is an ICREA Research Professor at the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology (ICTA) at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). Dan brings extensive experience at the intersection of conservation, development, and social equity.
Member of the Technical Advisory Board
Romain Pirard, Ph.D.
Member of the Technical Advisory Board
Romain Pirard, Ph.D.
Dr. Romain Pirard is a Member of the Technical Advisory Board at Sayari Earth, an environmental economist with 20 years of global experience spanning international organisations, academia, NGOs, and research institutions. His expertise covers deforestation dynamics, sustainable commodities, REDD+ and PES financing schemes, nature-based solutions, and market-based approaches to conservation. Having worked extensively across Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America, Romain leads teams developing decision-support tools for integrated landscape management. He is known for connecting technical insights with effective collaboration to deliver sound, innovative solutions for complex environmental challenges.