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Passionate conservation professional 

I am a researcher and project management professional specialising in biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, and the biodiversity economy. My work focuses on understanding how natural resource governance, finance, and policy frameworks can support both ecological sustainability and community livelihoods, particularly in African contexts. With over a decade of experience in environmental research, programme coordination, and stakeholder engagement, I have worked on initiatives that integrate biodiversity conservation with economic development, climate resilience, and sustainable resource management. My expertise includes biodiversity finance, environmental governance, ESG integration, and the application of nexus approaches to complex sustainability challenges. I am currently pursuing doctoral research on Biodiversity Economy and the Sustainability Nexus: Assessing Namibia’s Conservation Model in the Global Policy Framework. My research explores how conservation systems, wildlife economies, and policy instruments interact to shape sustainable development pathways.

I joined Wildhub to connect with other conservationists with similar and new passions so I can learn  and network! I hold my BSc degree in Biology and Zoology and am looking to gain my MSc in Conservation medicine! I love working on zoonotic diseases and wild felids/carnivores the most as well  as  explore new countries. I have done zoonotic disease work in Badlands South Dakota and also interned with GVI in South Africa and Madagascar. Volunteer work includes  Kathmandu Central Zoo in Nepal.

My name is Tesfaye Golja Ayalew, and I have been working with the Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority for the Past 12 years. During this time, I have served the Authority in various positions within the Information Communication Directorate. Currently, I am conducting research in the field of Law enforcement on the topic “Enhancing Wildlife Law Enforcement in Babile Elephant Sanctuary Using IoT-Enabled Anti-Poaching Networks.”

I am Environmental social impact assessment and auditing expert with strong experience in infrastructural development across energy,water,urban  and transport sectors. Skilled in conducting Environmental social impact assessment, Environmental social management plans, compliance monitoring in line with national and international standards. Proven ability in risks assessment, Stakeholders engagement, environmental and social safeguards, development of conservation strategies and contractors oversight. I am committed to integrated sustainability, regulatory compliance and social inclusion throughout the project lifecycle 

I am an aquatic scientist and marine conservationist with over a decade of dedicated experience in fisheries management, community empowerment, and sustainable marine resource governance. Driven by impact and community-centered approaches, I continue to champion innovative marine solutions that integrate biodiversity protection, economic empowerment, and climate resilience along Kenya’s coastal waters.

I am a conservationist based in Namibia, I work for Save the Rhino Trust which is a conservation NGO responsible for the monitoring of free-roaming black rhino on communal land. I have over 9 years of experience in community-led conservation in the north-west of Namibia.

I’m the Executive Director of the Geospatial Research Forum (GRF) in Uganda and a Master’s student in Natural Resource Management. My work focuses on applying geospatial technologies, ecosystem restoration, and agroecology to strengthen biodiversity conservation and climate resilience while empowering local communities.

I have been privileged to dedicate over 26 years to Surrey Wildlife Trust, becoming Chief Executive in February 2019. My leadership is rooted in forging impact-driven partnerships and delivering innovative, meaningful projects that connect communities, landscapes, and policy. A co-author of the Natural Capital Investment Plan for Surrey, I continue to shape the future of conservation through strategic roles, including Chair of Nature South East and Trustee of The Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts. I am a Fellow of Royal Holloway, University of London. My previous board-level contributions span the Surrey Hills Society, Enterprise M3 Local Enterprise Partnership, and the Ecosystems Knowledge Network, where I served as Chair. I lead the Trust’s ambitious ‘Restoring Surrey’s Nature’ strategy, aiming to create a thriving, connected living landscape across the county—from hedgerows and rivers to nature reserves and green corridors. I am particularly passionate about the emerging interface between nature and technology, exemplified by the award of a £1.5M Space4Nature partnership project in collaboration with the University of Surrey, Buglife, and Painshill Park Trust. With a forward-thinking approach to nature finance, I am actively developing investment markets that support ecological recovery. Under my leadership, the Trust recently secured £1.3M in Biodiversity Net Gain transactions—helping to turn natural capital into lasting impact.