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Mtemi Miya is an experienced professional in sustainability and agronomy with a strong background in managing agricultural programs and projects. Currently serving as the Sustainability Programs Controller at Alliance One and the Sustainability Controller at Pyxus International, Inc., Mtemi focuses on implementing sustainable agriculture practices in Tanzania. As the Managing Director of Miya & Sons Co. Ltd since 2015, Mtemi has established a coffee roasting unit and oversees its operations. Previous roles include Senior Program Manager for IDH, The Sustainable Trade Initiative, and Country Manager/Agronomist for Starbucks, where Mtemi collaborated with various stakeholders to promote sustainable coffee production. Mtemi's early career involved positions such as REDD Project Coordinator at Mpingo Conservation and Development Initiative and Director of Operations at BioShape Tanzania Limited. Mtemi holds a Master's degree in Water Resource Engineering from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven and Vrije Universiteit Brussel, and a Bachelor's degree in Agronomy from Sokoine University of Agriculture.