Wendy Francesconi

Wendy Francesconi is a Senior Environmental Scientist at the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT and Thematic Lead for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health at the CGIAR Sustainable Finance Hub (ImpactSF). Her work focuses on developing science-based frameworks, metrics, and monitoring systems that support nature-positive investments, biodiversity conservation, and resilient food systems. With over 15 years of international experience across Latin America, Africa, and Asia, she specializes in ecosystem services, landscape ecology, biodiversity monitoring, agroforestry, and environmental impact assessment. Wendy has led and contributed to multidisciplinary initiatives funded by organizations including USAID, the European Union, IKI, and impact investment funds, helping bridge research, policy, and sustainable finance to support conservation and rural livelihoods. She holds a Ph.D. in Forest Resources and Conservation from the University of Florida and a Master of Environmental Science from Yale University.