Thirza Loffeld (She/Her)

I have been working in community based conservation and protected area policy for the last 20 years. I am now employed by the Australian Government in the Kokoda Initiative Partnership. My key areas of work in Papua New Guinea are community land use and management planning, conservation benefit sharing, capacity building and policy. I enjoy traveling and meeting new people. In my home town I take to hiking, skiing and team activities and am involved in my work, local and global community on various committees and appointments. 

I am a veterinarian with a strong interest in wildlife conservation, One Health and the management of conservation programmes. My background in veterinary medicine has shaped my understanding of the close connections between animal, human and environmental health, and the importance of multidisciplinary approaches to protecting biodiversity. I am developing my professional conservation skillset through WildTeam training in Project Planning, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Grant Writing, and Monitoring and Evaluation for Wildlife Conservation. I am particularly interested in how strong project design, effective stakeholder collaboration and evidence-based monitoring can improve conservation outcomes. Alongside my conservation interests, I bring experience in team leadership, regulatory compliance, operational management and performance monitoring. I hope to combine these skills with my conservation training to contribute to well-designed, measurable and sustainable conservation programmes. I joined WildHub to learn from conservation professionals around the world, exchange ideas, build meaningful collaborations and identify opportunities where I can contribute my skills while continuing to develop as a conservation professional.

I'm currently serving as the director of biodiversity conservation association Biflores in the smallest inhabited island of the Cape Verdean archipelago - Brava. Our association works on the intersection of development and conservation of biodiversity, aiming to ensure a sustainable future for humans and non-humans on Brava.

Ebrima Jonga: A Public Administrator with a Passion for Development I am Ebrima Jonga, a highly motivated and results-oriented public administrator with a strong background in community engagement and international development. My academic qualifications in Public Administration, combined with my internship experiences in Indonesia and The Gambia, have equipped me with the skills and knowledge to contribute to positive change on both a local and global scale. My Strengths: ·         Multilingual Communication: I am fluent in English, Indonesian, Mandinka, and Wollof, allowing me to connect with diverse communities and navigate cross-cultural environments effectively. ·         Community Engagement: I have a proven track record of success in mobilizing communities, as demonstrated by my leadership in the impactful malaria awareness campaign in The Gambia. ·         Project Management: My internship experiences honed my ability to contribute to research and development projects, ensuring their efficient execution and impactful outcomes. ·         Policy and Public Relations: I possess strong administrative and communication skills, allowing me to excel in policy analysis, planning, and public relations efforts. Beyond my qualifications, I am: ·         A lifelong learner: I am constantly seeking opportunities to expand my knowledge and skillset, as evidenced by my participation in various online training programs. ·         A team player: I thrive in collaborative environments and value the power of teamwork in achieving common goals. ·         An advocate for sustainability: I am passionate about environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles and their potential to create a more just and sustainable world. I am eager to leverage my skills and enthusiasm to contribute to meaningful development initiatives.  

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I am a field primatologist studying the behavior and conservation of a population of wild mantled howler monkeys in Costa Rica. We have regularly darted and captured individuals as part of a monitoring and health (i.e., collection of biological samples) research program that is investigating factors contributing to their decline. 

Experienced Scientific Staff with a demonstrated history of working in the environmental services industry. Skilled in Facilitation, Environmental Services, Plant Tissue Culture and Botany. Strong research professional with a Bachelor of Science - B.Sc. focused in Botany/Plant Biology from University of Indonesia.