Mahery serves as Conservation Allies’ Conservation Health Brigade Coordinator in Central Madagascar. She is a community health professional with interdisciplinary experience at the intersection of public health and community development, driven by the belief that healthy ecosystems and healthy communities are deeply interconnected. Her work reflects a strong commitment to improving well-being in rural, biodiversity-rich areas of Madagascar.

Throughout her career, Mahery has contributed to conservation-linked health initiatives that empower communities, strengthen local capacity, and promote equitable access to essential health services. By placing community voices and needs at the center of her work, she supports approaches that enhance resilience while reinforcing conservation outcomes.

She is particularly passionate about integrated solutions that recognize community health as a foundation for sustainable conservation. Through collaboration with local partners and institutions, she works to ensure that conservation efforts deliver meaningful, long-term benefits for both people and nature.