Hi everyone! I’m Natalie Kasera. I’m a science graduate and currently working as an executive Assistant at Athena, a role that’s sharpened my skills in systems thinking, communication, and coordination, skills I’m excited to now apply toward conservation impact.
My passion for animals began early, on my grandfather’s farm, where I spent my childhood caring for goats and cows and falling in love with the rhythms of life around them. That connection to animals only deepened as I volunteered with KSPCA, treating rescued dogs and educating young people on animal welfare, and later, as part of WildNow Foundation, where I helped organize mobile veterinary clinics for pastoralist communities in Kenya.
I’ve joined this course to strengthen my ability to plan and implement wildlife conservation projects, especially those that combine veterinary care, community engagement, and habitat protection. Kenya’s wildlife heritage means a lot to me, and I hope to play a role in its protection, especially by bridging the gap between local knowledge and structured project planning.
Outside of work, I love discovering new hiking spots, exploring local art, and curling up with a good wildlife documentary.
Here’s a recent video that inspired me, a beautiful look at Kenya’s efforts to protect elephants and their habitats:
🔗 45 Years Protecting Wildlife and Habitats in Kenya | Sheldrick Trust
Looking forward to learning alongside you all! 🌍🐘
- Natalie 🐾
I’m Natalie Kasera, an executive assistant at Athena and a science graduate whose childhood afternoons tending my grandfather’s goats and cows on our family farm first taught me that every animal, no matter how humble, deserves compassionate care. At the Kenya Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, I spent weekends suturing wounds on stray dogs and leading youth workshops, realizing that healing often begins with small, everyday acts of kindness. That same spirit guided me to WildNow Foundation, where I spearheaded the Pandamiti Initiative, mobilizing and leading a cross‐functional team of 15 volunteers to plant over 250,000 native trees across five Kenyan counties, laying the groundwork toward the 1 million‑tree national goal.
Now, alongside my role at Athena, I’m deepening my impact by studying project planning for wildlife conservation. I’m weaving together clinical rigor, community trust, and strategic tools (GANTT charts, stakeholder mapping, logical frameworks) to build initiatives that safeguard Kenya’s biodiversity and strengthen human–wildlife coexistence. Whether it’s partnering with rangers to deliver emergency wildlife care or co‑creating disease‑prevention workshops in Samburu, my journey is about translating passion into projects that endure.
I’m excited to be part of this WildHub community and these courses, and I look forward to connecting with others who share a deep commitment to safeguarding our planet’s biodiversity.
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