Cristelle’s professional experience spans over 20 years in developed and developing countries – having held positions in international organisations, academia, government and the private sector in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Pacific.

As an analyst and practitioner, she offers an informed, multidisciplinary worldview with an academic background grounded in international law (Masters, PhD) and humanities. She has led research, education and capacity building projects spanning human rights, social protection, community empowerment, natural resource management, environmental governance and food security. With a deep understanding of culture and identity, her approach is guided by holistic thinking and participatory methods, seeking inclusive community-led solutions and cross-sectoral collaboration for systemic innovation and human development. Her particular interest is planetary health and the transformation of agri-food systems to deliver food security and more sustainable and fairer outcomes for the people and the planet.