Dr. Sène is a professor in conservation and development at Clemson University. Her work lies at the intersections conservation policies, economic development, land rights, resource sovereignty, and rural livelihoods. For over a decade, Dr. Sène has worked closely with government agencies in the US and Africa to inform and design integrated management plans for large scale conservation areas of international importance for biodiversity and socio-economic development (i.e., RAMSAR designated Wetlands; World Heritage Sites, National Parks).