MESM 2026
Pronouns: she/her
Bio
As a 2018 graduate in Environmental Resource Management from the University of Calabar, Ada has a strong foundation in environmental conservation. Her experience in the EPAD Division of the Cross River Ministry of Environment deepened her passion for environmental policy and management. Her undergraduate thesis, "Assessment of the Cross River National Park's Role in Resource Conservation," highlighted the importance of the park despite the challenges of over-exploitation.
This research sparked Ada's interest in ecosystem management and led her to pursue further education at the Bren School. Working with the Cross River Ministry shifted her focus to environmental policy, recognizing the interconnectedness of ecosystem management and policy.
Ada's ultimate goal is to become an environmental consultant, mitigating unsustainable projects and anthropogenic impacts. In the long term, she aspires to become a professor, educating future environmental managers to address pressing planetary needs.
As the world faces unprecedented environmental challenges, Ada believes that gaining expertise in environmental policy and ecosystem management is crucial to making a meaningful contribution to sustainable development.