Caring for the Earth is as essential as protecting the organisms within it. Growing up in a community rich in natural resources, yet the lack of ecological awareness led to the vulnerability of biodiversity (flora and fauna) due to devastating environmental degradation. This sparked a pivotal shift in my career path. Instead of healing people (children) as a pediatrician, I chose to heal ecosystems as a Wildlife Biologist and Ecologist. I am currently pursuing an MPhil in Wildlife and Range Management at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). I have spent the last five years actively contributing to conservation efforts in Ghana. My experience spans roles at the Kumasi Zoological Gardens, Safari Valley Eco Resort (Safari Eco Park), Resource Management Support Center (RMSC), and field research at Mole National Park. I have developed interpersonal, technical, and soft skills in education, outreach, and tour guiding, wildlife Management and research, and GIS and remote sensing applications. I am driven by the ambition to be a Voice for Wildlife, and I am eager to contribute my skills to a multidisciplinary team like the WildHub Community, where I can help protect Earth’s biodiversity. My love for wildlife and biodiversity has motivated me in every step of my career in the new phase of my life. I hope to take the right direction in fulfilling my passion of caring for wildlife and nature that nurtures us.                                                                                                Being a Voice for Wildlife

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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.

A conservation biologist transitioning into policy, current interest is in governance and power balance of Nature based Solutions.

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.