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Anika Popovic Meyer

@anikapopovicmeyer

Field Manager at MAXIMO NIVEL, coordinating community, education, and conservation programs across international settings.

Costa Rica

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What I'm looking for

I’m particularly interested in the intersection of conservation, education, and community-led development, and in supporting initiatives that strengthen local capacity, promote inclusive participation, and generate sustainable long-term impact.

At MAXIMO NIVEL, I work as a Field Manager in Costa Rica. Previously, at GVI in Limón, I coordinated community development, education, and women’s empowerment programs, creating internship curricula and training for international volunteers and interns.

During my GVI apprenticeship in Thailand, I collected ecological and behavioural data on semi-wild Asian elephants and critically endangered lar gibbons, and designed English lessons for children and adults. I’m especially interested in the intersection of conservation, education, and community-led development.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Field Manager

Current

MAXIMO NIVEL

Aug 2026 - Present (2 months)

Worked as Field Manager at MAXIMO NIVEL.

Community Program Coordinator

GVI

Apr 2026 - Jul 2026 (3 months)

Coordinate community development, education, and women’s empowerment programs while supporting the learning, wellbeing, and professional development of international volunteers and interns.
Design and deliver training on teaching methodology, curriculum development, safeguarding, sustainable community development, project design, lesson planning, and volunteer best practices.
Develop educational r

Conservation & Community Development Apprentice

GVI

Jan 2026 - May 2026 (4 months)

Conducted ecological monitoring and behavioural data collection on semi-wild Asian elephants and critically endangered lar gibbons.
Applied species identification techniques and contributed to biodiversity monitoring activities.
Designed and delivered English language lessons for children, adults, and local community members.
Developed customized curricula and educational resources for diverse

Private Care Assistant

ACEFMS

Feb 2025 - Jun 2025 (4 months)

Provided one-to-one support for a child with cerebral palsy, autism, and a chromosome deletion.
Assisted with education, communication, daily living activities, and emotional support.
Worked closely with family members to promote independence and wellbeing.

Youth Workshop Facilitator

The Greenhouse

Jan 2025 - Jan 2025 (0 months)

Facilitated educational, environmental, creative arts, sports, and personal development workshops for children and young people in underserved communities.
Delivered activities promoting confidence, teamwork, communication, leadership, creativity, and active participation.
Facilitated football, arts, environmental education, and community engagement activities across international community settin

Special Needs Support Assistant

Various Non Profit organizations

Jan 2020 - Jan 2024 (4 years)

Supported children with diverse developmental, educational, behavioural, and communication needs in educational and community settings.
Assisted learners in accessing educational activities and participating fully in classroom and social environments.
Applied inclusive approaches to learning support, communication, behaviour management, and emotional wellbeing.
Worked collaboratively with educator

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

GVI Professional Apprenticeship

Professional Apprenticeship, Conservation & Community Development

2026 - 2026

Professional apprenticeship combining community development, conservation research, environmental education, English language teaching, volunteer management, curriculum development, and cross-cultural engagement in Thailand.