Francesca is a current graduate student at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where she is pursuing a Masters of Science in Environment and Development. Francesca also holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs (concentration in International Environmental Studies) from the George Washington University. In her studies, Francesca is most interested in exploring the sociopolitical and cultural intricacies that shape inclusive sustainable development and conservation solutions. She is also passionate about the role of strategic partnership building across local community groups, international organizations, and private and public sector actors to ensure just and equitable nature-based solutions.

Prior to graduate school, Francesca worked at WWF-US as a Consumer Engagement Associate Specialist for nearly four years, where she supported corporate partnerships that drove environmental consumer education, fundraising, and behavior change. Francesca also brings professional experience in environmental communications, research, and ESG strategy across both the private and public sectors. She is ecstatic to leverage her environmental communications experience to elevate the community-driven impact of Trillion Trees—a global forest restoration venture co-led by WWF-UK, Wildlife Conservation Society, and BirdLife International.