About Peter Okoro:
An Environmental Conservationist with progressive leadership and purposefulness. Offering strong
expertise in environmental conservation practices and a passion for biodiversity and restoration.
Equipped with adept analytical and project management skills used to advance environmental science
research. Passionate about solving complex environmental problems that pose serious threats to the
sustainability of our ecosystems.
Experience
Climate and Clean Energy Initiatives Assistant - May 2023 – Aug 2023
Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy | Madison, Wisconsin
Active member of the State Agency Technical Team, and was responsible for engaging with 22 state
agencies and 60 subject matter experts in Wisconsin on the need to transition their fleet to alternative
fuels in order to reduce emissions and meet the goals of Wisconsin’s clean energy plan. Conducted
outreach for the Inflation Reduction Act and provided agencies with information and resources needed
to proceed with clean energy projects. Reviewed and analyzed existing climate action plans of cities in
Dane and Milwaukee counties in the state of Wisconsin.
Conservation Planner Sept 2022 - Nov 2022
International Crane Foundation, East Africa | Kigali, Rwanda
Responsible for developing a conservation plan for Rwanda’s endangered grey crowned cranes and its
habitat, the Rugezi Marsh. Reviewed strategies and conservation plans established by the International
Crane Foundation and modified them to reflect current conservation standards. Designed a situation
model using Miradi software to highlight the direct threats faced by the Rugezi Marsh and proposed
strategies to mitigate these threats. Worked collaboratively with a team to develop a conservation plan
for the Rugezi Marsh with objectives of reaching a conservation goal by 2028. This plan was submitted
to the International Crane Foundation and the Endangered Wildlife Trust Foundation.
TV Presenter May 2018 - Dec 2021
StarTimes | Beijing, China
Created program scripts and anchored weekly episodes on NovelaE, a prominent entertainment channel
in Africa. Advertised StarTimes' products most notably, solar panels, to viewers across various African
countries, garnering over one million views daily in 32 African countries. Utilised my expertise in
environmental sciences to promote clean energy in Africa when advertising the solar panels.
High School Science Teacher July 2019 - Jun 2021
Admiral Farragut Academy | Tianjin, China
Taught Geography and Earth Sciences to Grade 9 and 11 students covering the fundamental topics
needed for the mastery of the field. Guided the students who spoke English as a second language to
understand their world and environment, of which they demonstrated a great interest in learning more
about.
Education
Master of Science in Environmental Conservation
University of Wisconsin-Madison |Madison, Wisconsin
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Tianjin University |Tianjin, China
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