Sajai Alba
About Sajai Alba
Sajai Alba serves as the Jefe de Sostenibilidad at Clever Leaves, where she develops sustainability strategies for the cannabis industry. With a background in political science and environmental studies, she actively collaborates with local communities and advocates for policy changes that promote sustainable practices.
Work at Clever Leaves
Sajai Alba currently holds the position of Jefe de Sostenibilidad at Clever Leaves, a role she has occupied since 2021. In this capacity, she has developed a comprehensive sustainability strategy that integrates social, political, and environmental considerations for cannabis production. Prior to her current role, she served as Jefe de Relaciones Sociopolíticas at Clever Leaves from 2018 to 2021, where she implemented innovative sustainability practices that align with both local and international environmental standards. Her work emphasizes the importance of sustainable practices within the cannabis industry.
Education and Expertise
Sajai Alba has a strong educational background in environmental studies and political science. She earned a Magíster en Medio Ambiente y Desarrollo from Universidad Nacional de Colombia, studying from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, she completed her undergraduate degree in Ciencias Políticas y Sociales at the same university from 2006 to 2010. She also holds a specialization in Gestión y Resolución de Conflictos Socioambientales from Centro Iberoamericano Especializado en la Formación Ambiental, which she completed in 2014.
Background
Before joining Clever Leaves, Sajai Alba gained experience in various organizations. She worked as a Politóloga at Corporación Transparencia por Colombia in 2011 for 11 months, and at INGETEC S.A from 2012 to 2013. She also served at Autoridad Nacional de Licencias Ambientales from 2014 to 2015. Her diverse background in political science and environmental management has equipped her with the skills necessary to advocate for sustainable practices in the cannabis industry.
Achievements
Sajai Alba has actively collaborated with local communities to enhance sustainable agricultural practices in the cannabis industry. She advocates for policy changes that support sustainable cannabis production in Colombia and has participated in international forums discussing the role of cannabis in sustainable development. Her initiatives focus on aligning cannabis production with environmental sustainability and community engagement.