Acorn International is pleased to announce the hiring of new staff in November 2008.

Robert Matengula (Consultant) –Robert is a graduate student at University of Houston- Clear Lake finishing his Master of Science in Environmental Management focusing on environmental impact assessment as well as business development- based in Houston.  His experience includes performing environmental assessment for various NEPA activities in the US, and his background includes general environmental management and capacity building in Africa.  Robert is presently working on Acorn International ESIAs in Colombia and Kazakhstan.  He is based in Houston with Heather Boyd and John Black.

Acorn International now offers our clients the experience and capabilities of:
· Dean Slocum
· John Black, PG
· Heather Boyd
· Atma Khalsa
· Robert Matengula
· Administrative Support Staff, and
· Partners in over 40 countries worldwide