Please join us in giving Martina Taverna a warm welcome to Development Seed! Martina has joined our team to spearhead business development efforts within the organization. Her expertise lies in translating client requirements into tangible projects. Martina thoroughly enjoys engaging in coffee chats with like-minded individuals who share a passion for making a positive impact.

Martina is the right person for this moment in DevSeed's story. She collaborates closely with teams across the organization to cultivate robust client relationships. Her extensive experience working with other organizations driven by impact is invaluable to us as Development Seed continues to pursue its mission of leveraging the best available data to ensure every decision positively impacts our planet. She has quickly jumped in to improve our processes and elevate the ways we share our expertise and services.

With five years of experience in Kenya and two years in London before joining DevSeed, Martina has worked alongside technology companies and consulting firms to drive economic development in Africa through innovative technological solutions.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Martina is an avid traveler, having lived in seven countries. She finds joy in cycling and has recently taken up surfing. If salsa music starts playing, you can often spot her on the dance floor.

Feel free to reach out to Martina to find out which conference she'll be at next and where you can meet her for a coffee chat.

Martina getting ready to catch some waves.