Emmanuelle Perlas A. Andaya (Nola) is a sustainable development professional with over 20 years of experience working on non-timber forest products (NTFPs), livelihoods, enterprise development, and conservation across Asia.

She has worked extensively with Indigenous Peoples and forest-dependent communities, supporting initiatives that connect local knowledge and stewardship with viable livelihoods and responsible markets. Her experience includes programme design, technical advisory, research, marketing, policy analysis, capacity building, and regional strategy development.

She has collaborated with organizations including NTFP-EP Asia, AFoCO, WWF, GFA Consulting Group, and the International Institute for Environment and Development. She is particularly interested in innovative, community-focused enterprise models, marketing strategies, and participatory approaches that strengthen producer organizations and enhance the value and recognition of sustainably sourced forest products, while respecting culture, biodiversity, and local priorities.