Masha Maguswi

27 days ago

Hello, my name is Masha Maguswi, and I am a Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Expert from Zambia. Over the past seven years, I have honed my skills in M&E to ensure the successful implementation of donor-funded programs across various sectors, including health, education, community development, and conservation.

I am thrilled to join this cohort of trainees in PMWC from WildTeam UK. I look forward to applying the principles and skills from this course to enhance conservation efforts and achieve meaningful impacts. At The Nature Conservancy in Zambia, I am responsible for developing a robust M&E system, including a tracker for activity implementation and budgeting.

Emma Richardson

26 days ago

Hi there

I am a marine and freshwater scientist from New Zealand. I grew up in the North of England but moved to NZ 25 years ago. I am an educator and scientist. I believe that training and teaching people about conservation is the solution to our environmental crisis. I work for a charitable trust and teaching people and supporting volunteers.

In my spare time I love to be on the ocean or in the bush. 

Enock Mwangilwa

26 days ago

Hello!

My name is Enock Mwangilwa from Zambia, just Enock is also fine. I'm a husband, lover of nature and dedicated to conservation and climate action. Driven by my passion for actions that enable people and nature to thrive, I have been in the sector for at least 7 years. I thrive in collaboration and continious learning on how we can work together for the peoepl and nature cause. 

I'm excited to be here and I loook forward to interacting with as many of you as I can while we continue the learning.

I love trees, so I try to keep a nursery of fruit and/or indigenious trees in my backyard to give out to those willing to plant them, and plant others myself whenever I can. 

Alejandro Javier Diaz Petit

24 days ago

Hola, me llamo Alejandro Diaz, soy de Venezuela y actualmente me dedico a gestionar proyectos de conservación, por lo que es grato pertenecer al grupo de PMWC de WikdTeam UK., y dónde busco aprender más de cómo vincular los principios en los proyectos. En mi tiempo libre, me gusta viajar, conocer culturas, historias, la gastronomía. 

Fiona

23 days ago

Hello! My name is Fiona Thompson. I'm a project manager with a passion for discovery, nature and conservation and wildlife protection. At the moment I am working for the NHS, and I've joined this course because I want to transition my career and focus on applying my skills in the conservation industry. Im thrilled to be in a group with so many experienced and dedicated professionals, and looking forward to learning more about how I can get involved. 

I live in London, currently, and in my spare time I like getting out of Londonto hike and be around nature, I also frequently attend  nature / environmental events - for example, recently I went to see Simon Reeve talk about his experience of climate change whilst travelling and Merlin Sheldrake discuss the secret life of Fungi (links below) . Both were very fascinating and inspirational.  

https://www.fane.co.uk/merlin-sheldrake-fungi

https://www.simonreeve.co.uk/tours-talks

Im really hoping I can use what I learn here to help me move into an industry that I'm so passionate about, and have the project management skills to bring. 

Ingrid Ellehoj

22 days ago

Hello everyone!
My name is Ingrid Ellehoj. I am an Environmental Technology student in Argentina. My degree is quite general, so I’m immersing myself in different fields to gain experience and also figure out what I might be interested in doing in the future.
Lately, I’ve had a few experiences meeting PhD students, and hearing about their studies has been a great source of inspiration. I’m also studying air contamination using moss as bioindicators.
I enjoy cooking, baking, and going on walks.

I’ll leave the link to an organization that studies endangered species in Argentina. Fundación Somuncura

Charles Kamau Njoroge

20 days ago

Hello, I am Charles, I have been in conservation for 20 years, I worked with Kenya Wildlife Service before joining Born Free Foundation Kenya as education project officer and currently i am serving as Community Officer. I am happy to join the current cohort of trainees in PMWC from wild Team and i have no doubt my expectations will be met.

Phemelo Victor Ramalefo

19 days ago

Experienced Project Management Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the international affairs industry. Skilled in Environmental Awareness, Sustainable Development, Customer Service, Sustainability, Law Enforcement and Climate Change in Botswana. Strong program and project management professional graduated from University Botswana and University of Derby.

I have worked in projects since my university days and joined Government of Botswana, UNDP, British High Commission and now implementing GCF project in Ngamiland area within KAZA region with Conservation International.

Sam Benham

17 days ago

Hi all, My names Sam. I live on the South coast of England and I am an Area Ranger for a charity called the National Trust. Its an 8500 acre estate with many different habitats and challenges. We are fielding vast nature gain objectives and thus wish to improve my skills in project management and hopefully grant writing as I deem it incredibly important in the field but vastly undertrained within the industry! All the best,  Sam.

Abbie

12 days ago

Hi all,

I currently work as a free-lance ecologist, before that I worked in ecological consultacy for 3 years. I really want to get into conservation but it is proving a challenge despite my voluntary experience in Africa, Europe and Central America. I hope that this course will raise my skills and enable me to get a job that satisfies my desire to support nature and maybe even involves some resaerch.

Katherine Butt

12 days ago

Hi all, my name is Kat and I’m here as a career changer diving into the world of wildlife conservation. I’m currently volunteering at a UK zoo that’s an official non-EAZA EEP participant, involved in four EEPs and two ESBs. I’m also volunteering with a local trust on habitat restoration for pollinators and monitoring butterflies as biodiversity indicators.

Alongside this, I’ve been studying applied animal behaviour, which has deepened my passion for species that often get misunderstood or overlooked, like hyenas, vultures, foxes, and wolves. I hope to work with any of them directly one day, ideally through fieldwork and public education.

In September, I’ll start a conservation degree here in the UK, which I hope will give me more hands-on experience. I’m taking this WildTeam course to build a solid foundation in project management, which I imagine will be useful in pretty much any area of conservation I end up in!

In my spare time, I love creative writing, nature photography, and live music. Really looking forward to learning alongside you all.

Alessio Mocci

11 days ago

Hello everyone, my name is Alessio Mocci, I've recently complete a MSc in Biodiversity and Conservation with a focus on Marine Ecology and Conservation at Queen Mary University of London, UK. I have a medical background, I have worked in surgery for many years but my professional life has now taken a different direction. Marine biology and ecology have always been my passion despite a busy medical career. The MSc has given me the opportunity to work on a research project on spatio-temporal distribution of marine megafauna (mainly sea turtles and sharks) in a marine protected area in Cabo Verde, using drone technology. I have also spent 10 days on site collaborating with a local NGO, doing beach patrols and collect data on nesting sea turtles and attending workshops on shark ecology, sea birds ecology and sustainable fishing. I have also spent one week with an NGO in my home town in Italy, where I helped with rescuing sea turtles. I'm currently applying for PhD programs in marine ecology and conservation.

In the spare time I like spending time as close as possible to the sea, swimming and scuba diving. When this is not possible, I like hiking and cycling.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to complete this course and I'm lookin forward to learn as much as I can from other fellow conservationists!

I'd like to share the links to the two marine conservation NGOs I've had the privilege to work with on the island of Sal in Cabo Verde and in Ravenna, Italy, my home town. Please check them out, they do a great job!

Project Biodiversity - https://www.projectbiodiversity.org/projects

CESTHA - https://www.cestha.it/index.html

Looking forward to complete the course! Please feel free to contact me and say hi!

Alessio

Veronicah Tororei

11 days ago

Hi, my name is Veronicah and I hold a Master’s degree in Applied Wildlife Conservation. I have always had a deep interest in wildlife and a passion for contributing to its protection and sustainable management. I am thrilled to be joining the Project Management course and look forward to gaining valuable skills that I can apply both in conservation and broader professional contexts. I am excited about this learning journey and the opportunities it will bring

JOHN OTENG OCHUODHO

9 days ago

Hi to everyone

I am John Ochuodho, I have been working and employed in kenya forest service-- a government parastatal in kenya since 2002 and am currently the forest county commander in-charge of all rangers in the county. I am in the rank of forest ranger chief Inspector. In this current role, I lead a team in areas such as forest protection and law enforcement in forest degradation, wildlife protection and forest fire management.

I have a Degree in Environmental studies (Resource conservation option) as well as a number of other relevant qualifications. For example, I have been trained in USA in Colorado state at Colorado state university on protected area management sustainability and gained international experience on environment conservation within our protected areas. For over 23 years, I have been in management and leadership roles in various forest ecosystems in the country. I have extensive experience in a wide range of law enforcement operational in protected area management programs such as anti-poaching operations, stakeholder engagement, leadership and governance. I am responsible for leadership in coordinating patrols, identifying threats, investigating illegal activities and protecting the forest. I have also dedicated myself to helping local people secure rights to use natural resources and to develop sustainable livelihoods. I have been committed in good management of protected area management practices for many years. Lastly, this course offered by your Institution can help me greatly in getting such a higher professional development training in project management to boost my work efficiency in the job.

Bree

8 days ago

Hello 

My name is Bree and I am a wildlife veterinarian from Australia. I am here to learn more about managing projects so that I can jump into more research and conservation programs within Australia. I am really keen to learn from everybody. 

Charley Bird

3 days ago

Hi there,

My name is Charley, I am a bat conservationist from the UK. I currently work with the Bat Conservation Trust and co-ordinate our Bat Care Network project. I also look after bats voluntarily in my spare time and participate in bat surveys, such as bat box checks, trapping and activity surveys. 

I have taken part in a bat research project in Zimbabwe, trapping and cataloguing which species are present in Imire Rhino Conservation Reserve.

I also volunteered at Tolga Bat Hospital in QLD, North-East Australia this year, and rehabilitated orphaned spectacled flying foxes, as well as aided in the rehabilitation of smaller speices.

I am very interested in marine conservation also, particularly sharks!

If anyone fancies a chat about anything I've mentioned above, do message me!