Thirza Loffeld (She/Her)

WildHub Founder, WildHub Conservation Community

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Netherlands

Biologist, herpetologist, Conservationist. In search for personal and professional development in m research areas. Joined Wildhub to be in contact with updates all over the world and new technologies and opportunities

Atypical Environmental Professional. Technologist exploring CitizenScience | ConservationTech | EcoAcoustics

I'm a marine biologist and conservationist working toward sustaining marine biodiversity of the Persian Gulf, the warmest sea on our blue planet!

I’m a Ugandan public health and One Health specialist connecting human, wildlife, and ecosystem health. My journey began in a rural village, where health was only seen in clinics. Working with Conservation Through Public Health (CTPH) taught me how communities, wildlife, and ecosystems are inseparably linked. I lead programs across Uganda’s protected areas with Village Health and Conservation Teams, youth, women’s groups, and reformed poachers to implement disease surveillance, biosecurity, and community-led conservation solutions. I hold an MPH and a postgraduate certificate in Global Health (Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface, University of Geneva), contribute to peer-reviewed publications, and present at global forums, including the World One Health Congress. I believe community ownership is not an add-on—it’s the intervention. One Health is not a theory; it’s people, relationships, and shared responsibility. 🔗 LinkedIn Profile

I am a young career multidisciplinary scientist with a Bsc Fisheries and Aquaculture and highly interested in sustainability options including wildlife conservation and environmental protection. I also have professional experience in international development, fisheries and Aquaculture, research and climate change mitigation and adaptation awaiting my first assignment as a technical expert reviewer of the UNFCCC.

I am a marine biology graduate with an MSc in conservation from Plymouth Uni. I use to be the assistant community manager of WildHub and. have a passion for science communication and bringing people together. 🦇 In my spare time I have a blog as well as a Redbubble shop where I sell my artwork. Check it out under my website link :) 🦇 Other interests include the use of technology (specifically cameras) to study animals as well as animal husbandry and advocacy.

A skilled organiser with six years’ experience working in community conservation, outreach and communication. My work has involved designing and implementing programmes to protect a range of marine and terrestrial species, working both independently and as part of major conservation NGOs, specialising in stakeholder engagement. I have a deep passion for conservation and am committed to playing my part in sustaining the planet’s rich and diverse ecosystem.

I not so recently obtained my Master’s in Wildlife Management Engineering and have entered the workforce in an entry level position. Currently working as an environmental education intern for the only national zoological garden in South Africa. I am looking for new opportunities to gain skills and knowledge that will enable me to be successful and an asset in whichever organisation or company (within wildlife conservation) that I collaborate with or join. I look forward to gaining and building great partnerships in this community.