Oliver Nyakunga

Oliver Nyakunga is an Academic Director for SIT Study Abroad programs in Tanzania, teaching Wildlife Conservation and Political Ecology. She holds a PhD in Environmental Science and brings 19+ years of conservation experience across African protected areas.

She previously served as Acting Deputy Rector at the College of African Wildlife Management, Mweka, and worked with Tanzania National Parks. Her research examines vegetation dynamics, invasive species impacts, and ecological monitoring protocols.

She leads field excursions throughout East Africa and contributes to national conservation initiatives including Tanzania's National Invasive Species Strategy. Her work combines ecological inventories with community-based conservation approaches.