Kimiko La Haela Walter (She/Her)
About Kimiko La Haela Walter (She/Her)
Kimiko La Haela Walter is a Forestry Partnerships Manager at Terraformation Inc. in Freiburg, Germany, with a background in environmental science and extensive experience in forest ecology and wildlife research.
Current Role at Terraformation
Kimiko La Haela Walter serves as the Forestry Partnerships Manager at Terraformation Inc. since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing partnerships that enhance forest restoration efforts. Based in Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, she is involved in initiatives aimed at accelerating natural carbon capture through innovative forest technology solutions.
Previous Experience in Forestry and Wildlife Science
Prior to her current position, Kimiko worked as a Research Assistant in Forest Science at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama for two months in 2011. She also served as a Research Assistant in Wildlife Science at the U.S. Geological Survey from 2008 to 2009, where she contributed to projects in the Hawaiian Islands. Additionally, she worked as a Field Technician in Forest Science at the University of Washington for three months in 2010.
Educational Background in Environmental Science
Kimiko obtained her Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Environmental Science and Resource Management from the University of Washington, studying from 2007 to 2010. She furthered her education by earning a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Forest Ecology and Management from The University of Freiburg, completing her studies from 2010 to 2013.
Professional Roles in Conservation and Education
Kimiko has held various roles in conservation and education. She worked as a Program Associate at the Center for Food Safety for seven months in 2017 and served as a Conservation Program Coordinator at Sierra Club from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she was an English Language Teacher at Berlitz Corporation in Freiburg, Germany, from 2012 to 2014.
Contributions to Forest Restoration Initiatives
At Terraformation Inc., Kimiko has been actively involved in addressing challenges related to native forest restoration. Her work focuses on implementing innovative solutions to enhance natural carbon capture initiatives, contributing to broader environmental sustainability goals.