Ms Puairana is an experienced Independent Consultant from Solomon Islands with a demonstrated history of working in the development sector with international agencies and Donors including DFAT, United Nations in various development sectors including gender mainstreaming. Gaylyn is skilled in Project Management, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement Plans, Proposal Writing, International Organizations, Community Development, and Capacity Development. She is a strong program and project management professional and GESI background with a Master's degree focused in Master is Applied Anthropology and Development Practices - Gender and Development from The Australian National University. Her focus areas are: Gender and social inclusion, community development, natural resources management, Climate Change, peace building, and women economic empowerment.