About Okala
Scientists at the heart of the work.
Okala brings together ecologists, environmental scientists, sustainability specialists, data experts and advisors. We believe technology can accelerate good science, but it cannot replace scientific judgement. Our scientists have published 152 peer-reviewed papers, bringing academic rigour and credibility to every project.
Our scientists publish in leading journals
Top journals by impact factor: Science, Nature, Nature Climate Change, Trends in Ecology & Evolution, Nature Ecology & Evolution, Science Advances, Remote Sensing of Environment, PNAS, Science of the Total Environment, Environmental Pollution, Conservation Letters, Computers, Environment and Urban Systems, WIREs Water, Energy Research & Social Science, Ecological Indicators, Environmental Research Letters, Methods in Ecology and Evolution, People and Nature, Biological Conservation, Ecography
Our approach
What underpins our work
Science, technology and practical advice — in the right balance for every project.
Science-led
Our work is grounded in scientific expertise and rigorous methodologies.
Technology-enabled
We use technology where it improves the speed, scale or quality of our work.
Human-verified
Our people validate and interpret the evidence behind our recommendations.
Practical
We turn complex environmental information into clear, actionable advice.
Our Team
Ecologists, scientists and advisors working together
Róisín-Caitlin Bonucchi
Programme Manager
Anna Macklin
Project Manager
Ruchi Dua
Business Development
Dr Rahul Chavan
Senior Ecologist
Mili Arora
Deputy Manager – Climate and Sustainability
Shruthi James
Social Impact & Performance and Communications Manager
Patrice Essone
Africa Logistics Manager
Fabrice Mezeme
Field Operations Lead
Cristóbal Salamé-Cano
Data Scientist
Tobias Casey
Front End Developer
Yannick Fouty
Field Operations Manager – Gabon
Nancy Grover
Deputy Manager – Climate and Sustainability
Vivienne Mayo
Administrator
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