Tom Roberts is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of development experience working closely with farmers to enhance their knowledge and adoption of best practices and advanced technologies.

He holds a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Agricultural Economics from the University of Ibadan, a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Agricultural Economics from Wye College, University of London, and a Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Education from the University of Sierra Leone, Njala University College.

Tom has a diverse set of skills including certified cash grant management, financial oversight of large projects, consortium experience, grant acquisition from various sources like private funds, World Bank, and government grants such as USAID, EU, and CIDA.

His technical leadership shines through in market development, facilitation, capacity building, and his contributions as an author in various publications.

Tom has efficiently managed relationships with donor agencies, institutions, and government bodies fostering partnerships to achieve ministry goals.

Noteworthy highlights of his technical leadership include forming limited liability companies, empowering women's savings groups, linking organizations to initiatives like the World Food Programme's P4P, launching local branded products, and facilitating collaboration between women's groups and commercial entities.

Currently, Tom serves as a Senior Business Partner at Roberts and Associates, leveraging his vast experience and expertise to drive impactful change.

His prior roles include Chief of Party, Project Director, Food Security and Economic Development Director, Agriculture Productivity Specialist, Agricultural Input Specialist, and Lecturer at Njala University College, University of Sierra Leone.