SHYAM NOKTA- Director and Environmental Management Specialist
Mr. Shyam Nokta holds a Masters of Science in Environmental Assessment and Management, University of Oxford–Brookes (1999); Diploma in Tourism Studies, University of Guyana (1998); and BSc in Environmental Studies, University of Guyana (1997). His experience includes research, execution and the review of EIAs, consulting on Biodiversity, Natural Resource Management and Tourism Planning, Protected Areas and Forest Management.
Key positions are Director, Environmental Management Consultants (1998 to present); In-Country Officer, Fauna & Flora International (2002-present); Part-Time lecturer, Department of Caribbean and Tourism Studies, Faculty of Education and Humanities, University of Guyana, (1999-2001); Project Director, World Wildlife Funded Protected Areas Project (2003-2004); Technical Director, Guyana Marine Turtle Conservation Society (2000-2003); Protected Areas Management Professional, Iwokrama International Centre (1998-2001).
KHALID ALLADIN- Projects Manager
Mr. Khalid Alladin has a Bachelor of Arts Degree (Major-Geography, Minor-Law), University of Guyana (2000).His experience includes Projects Manager (February 2009 to Present), Environmental Management Consultants; Independent Consultant (February 2009 to Present); Director (ag)–Environmental Management Division (June 2008 to January 2009), Senior Environmental Officer–Authorisation (August 2007 to June 2008), Senior Environmental Officer–Research and Development (February 2006 to July 2007), Environmental Officer II (November 2002 to January 2006), Environmental Officer (November 2000 to October 2002), Environmental Protection Agency, Guyana.
PREEYA RAMPERSAUD- Environmental Management Specialist
Ms. Preeya Rampersaud holds a Masters of Science in Environmental Management & Policy, Lund University, Sweden (2008); Postgrad. Certificate (Technology and Sustainable Development) Indian Institute of Technology (2005); and Bachelor of Environmental Studies, University of Guyana (1999). Her experience includes Project Coordinator, Indústria, Comércio e Exportação Ltda. (Incomex) (November 2008); Strategic Environmental Management Project: - Energy Efficiency in residential buildings (March 2008 - April 2008); National Project Coordinator for the Caribbean Development Bank funded Coastal Zone Management Systems Project (August 2006 – July 2007), Senior Environmental Officer (December 2004 – July 2007), Senior Environmental Officer (ag.) (October 2003 – May 2004), Environmental Officer II (August 2002 – November 2004), Environmental Officer I (June 2000 – July 2002) - Environmental Protection Agency, Guyana; Field Project - Byrraju Foundation (March 2005 – April 2005).
MICHAEL TAMESSAR- Biodiversity Expert (Fauna)
Mr. Michael Tamessar has completed the Junior and Senior Cambridge Examinations. His experience includes Senior Scientific Officer, Faculty of Natural Science, Department of Biology, University of Guyana. IDB and Smithsonian trained in faunal studies. Extensive work and publication on the fauna in Guyana, including the Checklist of Reptiles and Birds of Guyana (1985), Revised List of Mammals of Guyana (1983), Environmental Impact Assessment , Fishes, Upper Essequibo River (RESCAN 1978), and GUYSUCO Agricultural Extension Project, Skeldon (1999). Board Member of I.U.C.N. and National Parks Commission (Guyana).
KHALAWAN- Biodiversity Specialist (Flora)
Mr. Khalawan holds a Masters in Environmental Forestry (1995), University of North Wale, Bangor, UK and a Diploma in Forestry (1986), Cyprus Forestry College His experience includes Advisor/Consultant Forestry and Environment (July 2004), Head, Wildlife Division, Office of the President (July 2002 – June 2004); Project Officer III, Non-Conventional Energy Division, Guyana Energy Agency (February 1998 – June 2002); Senior Assistant Commissioner of Forests Environment, Forest Office, Guyana Forestry Commission (January 1986 – January 1998); Team member, Barama Company Limited, EIA for Buckhall to Cuyuni Road Project, Review EIAs for Guyana Forestry Commission (1995 – 1998).
HEWANTIE TIWARI- Environmental Engineer
Mrs. Hemwantie Tiwari has a BSc in Environmental Sciences, University of Guyana (2004). Her experience includes four (4) years with Caribbean Management Consultant Inc. (CEMCO Inc).
Key positions include Environmental Officer, Berbice River Bridge (December 2007), Environmental Inspector, Berbice River Bridge Approach Roads (December 2007), Environmental Officer, Buddies International Hotel (September 2006), Solid Waste Management (SWM) (August 2006), Berbice River Bridge (Feasibility and EIA)(June 2005), Millies Hideout Road (Feasibility and EIA)(June 2005), Construction and Rehabilitation of Mabaruma Hospital and Water Supply (July 2005), Rehabilitation of Kilcoy- Chesney Road (May 2005), Design and Supervision of Phase 2 - Civil Works Corriverton, New Amsterdam Market and Town Hall (April 2005), Rehabilitation of Hydrometeorlogical Building (February 2005).
SHARMATTIE RAMNATH- Administrative Officer
Ms. Sharmattie Ramnath has a Diploma in Accountancy, University of Guyana (2004); and seven (7) subjects CXC. Her experience includes Administrative Officer, Envionment Management Consultants (March 2009 to Present); Executuve Assistant, Environmental Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, Guyana (June 2005 - January 2009); Clerk II (G) in Personnel and Accounts Division, Teaching Service Commission (November 2000 to May 2005).
