Lavender Ochieng is a Research Assistant at the Africa Research and Impact Network (ARIN), boasting a background in Environmental Science from Egerton University, where she graduated with First Class Honours. She possesses a profound passion for addressing climate change and advancing renewable energy solutions.

In her capacity as the Assistant Fellowship Manager and Research Assistant at ARIN, Lavender plays a pivotal role in driving research initiatives aimed at fostering sustainable development across Africa. Her expertise in environmental science and policy analysis contributes significantly to the organization’s mission of promoting evidence-based solutions to pressing environmental challenges. Lavender has actively engaged in various projects such as Accelerating Climate Change Adaptations via Meso-Level Interventions (ACAMI), Governing Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Interactions, and the LEEPs project on Evidence Informing Policy (EIP).

Lavender’s exceptional academic performance and exemplary work ethic have earned her recognition, including a prestigious scholarship from the Pan African Universities (PAU) to pursue her Master of Science degree in Energy Policy at Tlemcen University, Algeria. Additionally, she was awarded the Runners-up ARIN Staff of the Year 2023.