LEELA NADENDLA
Delhi
Summary
Climate Change Professional with over 6 years of experience in developing and managing projects focused on carbon credits, biodiversity, and community benefits throughout India. Demonstrates strong data analysis skills and excels in presenting complex information clearly. Proven ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders across various geographies. Aiming to leverage expertise to drive impactful climate initiatives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Varaha Climate AG
05.2024 - Current
- Drafted Project design documents (PDDs) for carbon offset projects of Afforestation and Restoration activities.
- Prepared project proposals for mangrove restoration in Southern India.
- Devised strategies to maximize community and biodiversity benefits for Nature-based solutions.
- Conducted stakeholder consultations for local communities, NGO's and government officials.
Carbon Credit Analyst
SG Analytics
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Conducted due diligence for carbon offset projects across sectors such as Nature-Based Solutions, energy efficiency, and renewables.
- Facilitated ratings process for a leading Carbon Credit ratings agency.
- Trained and managed a team of 6 in the data collection process across multiple registries.
Project Associate
Laboratory for the conservation of endangered species
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Investigated the effects of climate change on Tropical dry forests of India
- Leveraged geospatial and data analysis tools such as 'R' to model plant biodiversity response to climate change
- Oversaw project budget and trained project team in field data collection
- Collaborated with stakeholders including tribal communities, forest departments, and research organisations in project implementation
Project Fellow
Wildlife Institute of India
03.2016 - 12.2018
- Guided a team of 10 in conducting biodiversity assessment surveys on behalf of the Government of India
- Pioneered social research on the extent of dolphin hunting in fisher communities of Assam, India
- Reviewed EIA reports to aid the Indian government in preventing dolphin mortalities in Indian Rivers
- Developed a database of aquatic biodiversity of Ganges and Brahmaputra River
- Organised 6 awareness programmes on wetland conservation while coordinating with various government departments and local communities
Education
M.Sc - Wildlife Science
Wildlife Institute of India
Dehradun06.2015
B.Sc - Life Sciences
Andhra Loyola College
Vijayawada05.2013
Skills
- Data analysis with R
- Microsoft Excel
- Skilled in GIS Software
- Biodiversity assessments
- Project management
- Stakeholder Engagement
Publications
River dolphin oil for bait fishing and traditional medicine: implications for conservation, Heliyon, 6, 8, e04690, Kolipakam, V., Singh, S., Ray, S., Prasad, L., Roy, K., Wakid, A., Qureshi, Q., 2020, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844020315334
Accomplishments
• GATE 2022 (Ecology and Evolution) secured 48th rank at the national level (98th percentile).
• Awarded 2nd best presentation out of 50 at Annual research seminar of the Wildlife Institute of India.
• Stood 1st in Interdepartmental college quiz championship of the Andhra Loyola College.
•Awarded travel grant to present Master’s thesis at the ‘Students conference on conservation science (2016)’
Languages
Telugu
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Manager
Varaha Climate AG
05.2024 - Current
Carbon Credit Analyst
SG Analytics
01.2023 - 04.2024
Project Associate
Laboratory for the conservation of endangered species
05.2021 - 01.2023
Project Fellow
Wildlife Institute of India
03.2016 - 12.2018
M.Sc - Wildlife Science
Wildlife Institute of India
B.Sc - Life Sciences
Andhra Loyola College
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