Thirza Loffeld (She/Her)
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CoalitionWILD EXCELerator Class of 2025
2025 Kinship Conservation Fellow
I'm Liane, and I am a WildLearning Specialist at WildTeam! I'm looking forward to getting to know you all!
For the last few years, I've been working in Seychelles, focusing on island and marine conservation efforts, particularly coral restoration and turtle nesting monitoring. If you ask me questions about coral, be prepared for me to get very nerdy about it! Prior to that, I was managing a project in Northern Thailand, where I worked closely with a local community to set up ethical elephant experiences in their village.
In my free time, I love running and hiking, and being anywhere in nature. I have also learnt to freedive in the last few years and enjoy doing that when possible. I'm really interested in talking to different people and learning from them and their unique experiences.
Having finished my degree in Zoo Science, I am looking towards inclusive employment/volunteer opportunities as well as expanding my knowledge and my community. I am passionate about animals, ecology, disability, writing and the interlink between global systems and environment.
Kashmir World Foundation (KwF) collaborates with academics and industry experts to develop autonomous systems for wildlife conservation and counter-poaching of endangered species worldwide. As KwF's Director of International Relations, my role drives global conservation and counter-poaching efforts by fostering partnerships with national and international organizations. My priorities include strategic partnerships, communication, and multilateral outreach to address real-world challenges.
I'm a freelance scientist/consultant looking for my next project collaboration. I'm a biologist and geographer by education/training. My primary experience is in East and southern Africa but I work on broad projects remotely. My latest publication was on mountain goats and crowd sourcing community photography to investigate phenology.
I am a lover of all wildlife and consider myself a generalist with many interests. I'm currently an amateur herpetologist trying to navigate my understanding in my new country of residence. I'm a life long learner and looking for my next collaboration. I'm currently trying to learn R in the hopes of improving my ability to work on future projects.
I am a storyteller and conservation communicator based in Mozambique. With a background in psychology, political science, and education, I weave together human-centered narratives that reflect the complexities of conservation work on the ground. Formerly a homeschooling teacher in a remote game reserve, I now work across departments to spotlight untold stories, bridge cultures, and explore the emotional landscape of environmental work.
Amanda Mendonça Ferreira de Andrade e Silva
Wildlife Veterinarian, Savannah Medicina Veterinária
Hello, I am a current student at University of New Mexico studying Earth and Planetary Science with a minor in Sustainability studies. I have an extensive background in agriculture and controlled environment agriculture, passionate about Sustainable agriculture and soil conservation. Understand the importance of ecosystems and layers of each system which provides substance to all animals from the micro to the macro. Avid outdoorsman and conservationist.
I'm a cave biologist working from a biodiversity hotspot for cave fauna in Dinaric mountains. I work for an NGO and have almost 15 years of experience in different types of informal education.
Hello! I am a multidisciplinary designer and have been with the Laidlaw Foundation for over five years, working to strengthen our global Scholar community and amplify the impact of our programmes.
My work lives somewhere between design, education, and anthropology, usually with sticky notes involved. I studied Human Sciences as an undergrad and recently finished a Master’s in Anthropology, both at UCL.
I am your go-to person for questions regarding alumni engagement and the Laidlaw Scholars Advisory Board.
Born and raised in Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 Outside of work? Probably in the ceramics studio or a yoga class. Big fan of nature and very small bugs.
I am a biologist passionate about biodiversity conservation and environmental sustainability, with academic training and hands-on experience in scientific research, fieldwork, and environmental education.
Continuing to grow professionally is my greatest motivation. I am always eager to learn from others and contribute to projects that promote the study, conservation, and respect for nature.