Zalynn Peishi

Zalynn Peishi, a seasoned international aid expert, has over 20 years of experience in the development sector, having worked in Africa, Asia, and the Pacific. She is a prolific advocate for food security, women's empowerment, and gender equality, and her efforts span a range of development actors, including UN agencies, international NGOs, and development consultants. Her experience bridges development, humanitarian response, recovery, and resilience, and she has a strong track record of influencing new strategic directions across her portfolio of programs.

Peishi studied horticulture at the University of Western Australia and pursued a master's in development studies at Murdoch University. Her impressive resume includes stints as Senior Programme Consultant - Resilience at World Food Programme, Social Protection Specialist - Gender and cash-in-emergencies at Palladium: Make It Possible, Team Leader, TOMAK Program Evaluation at GHD, and Senior Nutrition Specialist - PSNP4 Nutrition Analysis at Development Pathways Ltd, among others.

Peishi is skilled in policy development, lobbying, capacity building, integrated actions, and seminars. Her broad expertise in food security, resilience, gender equality, women's empowerment, livelihoods, and nutrition-sensitive programming make her a valuable asset to any development team.