Kelvin Alie
Acting Head of Conservation
Kelvin’s remit also includes overseeing key strategic initiatives in the Americas with Afro-descendant communities and an expansion of Conservation International’s strategic engagement and partnerships in the Caribbean focused on climate, oceans and biodiversity. Kelvin has over 20 years of experience working on international conservation and natural resource management. Prior to joining Conservational International, he was an executive with the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), where he held several roles in global programs — most recently as executive vice president for strategy, programs and field operations. His experience is wide ranging, and includes international wildlife conservation, strategic planning for conservation, working across diverse cultures, creating and fostering partnerships, and building capacity for emerging leaders in conservation. He also has a talent for developing and leading global teams, as well as experience in measuring and monitoring impact, and engaging governments and communities.
A native of the island of Dominica, Kelvin holds a diploma in forestry and graduate degrees in biodiversity conservation from the University of Hull in the United Kingdom and in economics from the City College of New York.
Kelvin’s remit also includes overseeing key strategic initiatives in the Americas with Afro-descendant communities and an expansion of Conservation International’s strategic engagement and partnerships in the Caribbean focused on climate, oceans and biodiversity. Kelvin has over 20 years of experience working on international conservation and natural resource management. Prior to joining Conservational International, he was an executive with the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), where he held several roles in global programs — most recently as executive vice president for strategy, programs and field operations. His experience is wide ranging, and includes international wildlife conservation, strategic planning for conservation, working across diverse cultures, creating and fostering partnerships, and building capacity for emerging leaders in conservation. He also has a talent for developing and leading global teams, as well as experience in measuring and monitoring impact, and engaging governments and communities.
A native of the island of Dominica, Kelvin holds a diploma in forestry and graduate degrees in biodiversity conservation from the University of Hull in the United Kingdom and in economics from the City College of New York.