Full First Name(s)
Isabella
Title (honorific)
Dr
Academic Qualifications
PhD (2018, UNISA); BVSc (2012, University of Pretoria); BSc (Veterinary Biology) (2008, University of Pretoria); MBA (2002, University of Pretoria); MSc (Industrial systems) (1993, University of Pretoria); BSc (Hons) (Operations Research) (1989, University of Stellenbosch); BSc (University of Stellenbosch)
Brief Biography (English)

Dr Isabel is an Operations Researcher and veterinarian, with extensive experience in modelling, research, and analysis of complex systems. Her consulting portfolio includes modelling and analysis of transport and logistics channels, business and organisational systems, and development initiatives.

Her interests are in improving the impact of development and change processes, through systems analysis and decision modeling. This includes evaluation of the impact of interventions on organizational objectives and performance and the design of rural economic development projects and the associated project structures in such a way that sustained benefit is delivered within communities. Her work includes assessment and improvement of animal welfare interventions in communities, from a One Welfare/One Health perspective.

Isabel has experience in research and analysis of agricultural sectors and agricultural supply chains. Her veterinary training enables her to include a focus on the optimisation of animal health interventions from an economic perspective. Isabel holds PhD (Information Systems), MBA, and BVSc degrees.

Job Title
Principal researcher
Primary Organisation
CSIR
Website Address for Primary Organisation
African Country
South Africa
African Region
Southern Africa

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