Marta Fiori

Conducted MSc thesis research on human–bear conflict in Trentino, Italy, performing qualitative interviews and coding to identify community sensemaking after a JJ4 brown bear incident; produced a publishable academic paper and stakeholder-focused insights.

Delivered consultancy projects for regional partners (De Woningstichting and National Park Utrechtse Heuvelrug), conducting interviews, stakeholder engagement and presenting actionable strategies to increase urban biodiversity and sustainable park transport.

Supported conservation monitoring and sanctuary management in the Galapagos, collecting field data on giant tortoises, sea lions, iguanas and turtles while delivering environmental education to local schools.

Conducted individual research on golden jackal perception and human–wildlife conflict in Samos, performing interviews, QGIS mapping and qualitative analysis to inform local conservation understanding.

Participated in a participatory reforestation project in Andasibe, Madagascar, collaborating with local communities and researchers to plant native species and integrate traditional knowledge into conservation monitoring.

Activities and societies: Qualitative coding and analysis, participatory methodologies, consultancy projects with national parks and housing corporation, MSc thesis research in Trentino.

Master's program focused on conservation policy, human–wildlife coexistence and ecosystem management with qualitative field research in Italy and Greece and thesis on human–bear conflict in Trentino.

Activities and societies: Group projects, international workshops, data analysis and presentation of stakeholder-focused reports.

Interdisciplinary Bachelor's program in Liberal Arts & Sciences with a focus on sustainability, social sciences and environmental issues, including stakeholder-focused projects and international workshops.