Malagasy Community Reforestation Institute

28 Donations from 28 Donors:

Project Personnel

Dr. Martina Petru - Project Coordinator

Martina holds a PhD in plant ecology and has led a multitude of research projects and expeditions in the Middle East, North America and Madagascar. With a fundamental drive for developing innovative, resilient and creative learning environments, she naturally builds extensive collaboration with everyone from rural villagers to international academic, conservation and development NGOs.

Anne Philips - Graphic Designer and Public Relations Consultant

Anne Phillips is an illustrator and art enthusiast interested in the union of visual art, healthy lifestyles, social action, and the environment. Anne has been employed as a medical illustrator for the past three years at UMHS. Anne helped design NL's logo and funding package and acts as our PR coordinator in the Ann Arbor/Philadelphia area(s).

Claude Manarina - Malagasy Field Coordinator

Claude is the first Malagasy student to collaborate with New Latitude and complete his masters degree (with honors) as part of the program. Claude is an adept community organizer with a great passion for education and protecting nature by improving the standard of living for local Malagasy communities. Claude is an invaluable team member who's insights are innovative and cheerful.