Margaret Gatonye
About Margaret Gatonye
Margaret Gatonye is a Teaching Assistant at the University of Massachusetts Boston, where she teaches courses on gender studies and serves as a Research Assistant. She has extensive experience in environmental studies, sustainable development, and project management across various organizations in East Africa and the United States.
Current Role at UMass Boston
Margaret Gatonye currently serves as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Massachusetts Boston. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the academic development of undergraduate students. Her teaching focuses on courses such as Gender in Global Context and Introduction to Women, Gender, and Sexuality in the United States. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she also works as a Research Assistant at the same institution, a role she has maintained since 2020.
Previous Experience in Academia and Research
Prior to her current role, Gatonye worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at Ohio University from 2018 to 2020. In this capacity, she supported the Office of Global Affairs and International Studies. Additionally, she has experience in various research and policy roles, including her position as an Offshore Wind Energy Policy Fellow at the Environmental League of Massachusetts in 2021.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Margaret Gatonye holds multiple degrees from various institutions. She earned a Master of Science in Environmental Studies and a Master of Arts in International Affairs from Ohio University. She also obtained a Master of Arts in Project Planning and Management from the University of Nairobi. Gatonye is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Global Governance and Human Security at the University of Massachusetts Boston.
Professional Experience in Environmental and Development Sectors
Gatonye has extensive experience in environmental and development sectors, having worked in various roles across East Africa. She served as the Head of Aquaculture Projects for Larive International in Nairobi from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she was a Project Focal Point and Coordinator for the SMAP Programme at UNIDO in Kenya from 2015 to 2017. Her work has included consulting roles with organizations such as GIZ GmbH and WorldFish.
Focus Areas and Interests
Margaret Gatonye is passionate about sustainable development, climate justice, and adaptation. Her professional interests include fisheries governance and food systems, with a specific emphasis on gender inclusion and participation. Gatonye has managed and coordinated projects in Kenya and East Africa, focusing on environmental politics and policy.