Thirza Loffeld (She/Her)

WildHub Founder, WildHub Conservation Community
Dr. Ravi Mohan Tiwari

Scientist, Kathmandu Institute of Applied Sciences

Bwalya Kampamba

Career Program Manager, Wildlife Conservation Network

I'm a wildlife manager and conservationist with robust ecology, research, and project management skills, as well as hands-on engagement with communities that live near protected areas. I am very passionate about our wildlife and their various habitats or ecosystems. I love contributing to people and nature thriving together; I love to travel, interact/engage with various people, and see nature at its best.
SERGE ANGALI BAWABA

KBA Regional Focal Point ( Francophone and Madagascar), Key Biodiversity Areas Programme

Joy Akpanta Matilda Ishong

Research Associate, A.P. Leventis Ornithological Research Institute (APLORI)

Rekha Sathyan

Postdoc researcher, South African National Bodiversity Institute

My educational background includes a PhD, MSc (with Distinction), and BSc Honours in Biodiversity and Conservation Biology from the University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa. I am deeply passionate about Biodiversity and Conservation Biology. In terms of professional experience, I held two postdoctoral positions at the University of the Western Cape from 2019 to 2022. From February 2023 to April 2024, I worked as a postdoctoral researcher at Biodiversity Biobanks South Africa, SANBI, where I focused on inventory assessment, gap analysis, and strategic expansion. As part of my role in the BBSA gap analysis team, we focused on biodiversity biobanks in SA. This project involves coordinating data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Corinne Brion

Founder, Turtle Up

Turtle Up is my passion project. I am a professor in leadership and work on sea turtle conversation with local and international experts in Ghana. I am passionate about sustainable practices that help people and the planet. I joined WildHub to meet and learn from like minded colleagues and friends, get some feedback and some tips as well.  At Turtle Up we are always seeking collaborators and partners. Together we are stronger! Turtle Up's mission is to sustainably preserve and conserve Ghana’s sea turtles by utilizing a community-based approach. Our vision is a world where marine wildlife and people in coastal communities are thriving together.
Adedamola Oyinade Sanuade

Research Assistant, Osun State University

James Tiburcio

Co-founder, SamaÚma Projetos Socioambientais

James Tiburcio is a leader in ecological restoration and community advancement. His background in agroforestry, sustainable development, and stakeholder engagement has been instrumental in planting over 10 million trees in Brazil. Currently, James is a member of the Founders' Committee at NatureHub Brasil and has served as the National Director of Instituto de Reflorestamento Eden, where he has developed long-term strategies for reforestation and established key partnerships. He also leads the Brazil operations for RAIN (Regenerative Agroforestry Impact Network) and is a partner at SamaÚma Projetos Socioambientais, providing consultancy in project management and environmental governance. Previously, James managed community development projects in Asia as Regional Project Development Director at Instituto Internacional de Assistência e Capacitação Servos and conducted research at Azim Premji University. James holds a PhD in Sustainability Studies from Universidade de Brasília. His skills include budgeting, financial management, fundraising, multidisciplinary team leadership, and strategic planning. Fluent in Portuguese and English, he is committed to partnership-building and promoting diversity and inclusion in the ecological restoration field. 1/2 4o
Wyndel John Laride

student, Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology

Cloideach Walsh

Consultancy , RSK

Catherine London

Senior education officer , West midlands safari park

Emily Rampling

Safeguards and Community Development, NA

Abby

Project Manager, Self Employed

I am a self employed project manager looking to transfer into working with conservation projects.
Ashton Berry

Urban Bird Conservation Action Plan Coordinator, BirdLife Australia

Philippa McKay

Scientific Officer, EVE

I am a veterinarian by background, with a Masters in Conservation Medicine and now working in conservation and research. I currently work in wild koala population management in south-east Queensland, Australia and have experience coordinating projects. I have become increasingly interested in the implications of our conservation efforts on  human communities, particularly women and other marginalised groups within them. I would love to learn more about managing conservation projects, particularly in a way that prioritises the integration of equity and diversity. 
Jean-paul Kabemba Lukusa

Program Manager, Volunteers For The Conservation Of Fauna And Flora (vcff)

Akovognon Jérôme DOHOU

Biodiversity and climate change consultant, NA

Julius Agabi

Aquatic and disturbance ecologist. , Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS-Nigeria program).

I am an enthusiastic conservation scientist with keen research interest in disturbance ecology, Wildlife trade, Human-Wildlife conflict, Ecosystem Restoration, environmental toxicology, marine litter, watershed, bioremediation and habitat protection. I'm focused on IUCN redlist species. I am an active, research-focused, Stable and goal oriented young chap with over two years of independent and collaborative internships and research with a very strong academic and research background in Zoology and Environmental Biology and a major focus on disturbance ecology and and ecosystem performance. I have grown my passion from supporting conservation activities in the University to also taking conservation education to local schools, youths, Women and stakeholders in supporting/enclave communities of the Cross River National Park, Nigeria. I am currently taking a drastic tilt in research towards assessing the impact of human interference with ecosystem performance while studying the indices that could have permeated this disruption. In the last one year, I have supported conservation education, local livelihood intervention and committed to studying the landscape of Cross River National Park, Ndebiji hills and Afi wildlife sanctuary, Nigeria https://www.linkedin.com/in/julius-agabi-512b87302.
Lina Syrimi

Research Assistant , Nottingham Trent University

Hi! I'm Lina, a First-Class Honours graduate in Zoology (BSc) and Animal Behaviour (MRes), currently working as a research assistant in primatology at Nottingham Trent University. Having a strong foundation in areas such as animal behaviour, bioacoustics, multimodal communication, primatology and marine biology, and an inexhaustible zeal and love for animals, I am eager to contribute to the fields of animal behaviour and wildlife conservation.
Christine Gakii Mwirigi

Fisheries Officer , KeFS

As a dedicated Fisheries officer, I am  at the forefront of preserving aquatic ecosystems and ensuring the sustainability of fish populations. My role involves a balance of fieldwork and strategic planning. On a typical day, i might be patrolling lakes, rivers, or coastal areas, ensuring that fishers comply with regulations such as catch limits and licensing requirements. My keen eye for detail allows me to detect and address illegal fishing activities effectively. I have an experience of 5 years in the Fisheries sector as a manager and 2 years in  Research with keen interests in environment restoration and biodiversity conservation in African Great Lakes and beyond