Michael Alderson

Director - Outreach & International Operations

michael.alderson@ecoswell.org

Winner of the ‘Pride of Newcastle Alumni Achievement Award for International Impact’ and selected as the Americas representative, and global finalist, in the category of ‘Social Impact’ for the British Council’s Alumni Awards, Michael is our Director of Outreach and International Operations. He has +10 years experience in the NGO sector and six years experience working in the UK’s private sector, focusing on sustainable development with an emphasis on international sustainability standards, energy and smart cities. He’s conducted projects in the UK, Peru, the EU, West and East Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. He currently focuses on outreach, business development and the growth of our organisation. Whilst in Lobitos, he also submerges himself in our projects. Michael holds a BSc (Honours) in Environmental Sciences and a MSc in Environmental Engineering. He teaches Environmental Leadership at the Masters level in the Universidad Científica del Sur (Peru).