Jaima Smith

Education Officer, RZSS Edinburgh Zoo

Hi there! I am an anthropologist & primatologist with a deep love and admiration for the natural world. I am passionate about primate conservation, specifically gibbons, and focused both my MA and PhD research on the elusive & enchanting Javan gibbon, and worked in collaboration with colleagues from the Javan Gibbon Center in West Java in order to achieve this. My research comprised elements of social anthropology (qualitative interviews with local people in West Java & social network research on the illegal wildlife trade) and conservation biology (population viability modelling & behavioural observations) and addressed a range of conservation issues relevant to the highly endangered Javan gibbon. I have participated in three releases of Javan gibbons back to the wild, including the very first one in 2009! I am a member of the IUCN Section on Small Apes and participate in two working groups with the Malaysian Primatological Society developing a national action plan for Malaysian gibbons. After my experience working in the education departments at both the Oregon Zoo and now currently Edinburgh Zoo, I have become quite passionate about conservation education and hope to inspire the younger generation to love the natural world as much as I do!
April Mckay

Primate caregiver, Wildfutures, The Monkey Sanctuary

Maria Victoria Lassaga

Project Manager, Natura International

I´m PM4R Master certificated for BID and I work as a Project Manager at Natura International, an NGO dedicated to the creation of protected areas. I am in my last year of Biology at the National University of Cordoba and I am doing my final thesis on mammals in a reserve in my province. During my career I have done volunteer work in La Coronilla, Uruguay with sea turtles and I am currently doing a research internship in the project "Defaunacion de la mastofauna en la porción Sur del Gran Chaco Americano". I would like to specialize in conservation and ecology
Anaëlle COLL

Référence bien-être animal, Sonnenhof

Zoe Walker

Director, Conservation Planning Unit, Wildtracks

I've lived and worked in conservation in Belize for more than 30 years...and love it! I work with both government, non-government agencies and communities towards strengthening the national protected areas system and species conservation frameworks - lots of landscape and seascape planning, protected area management planning, national biodiversity and species conservation planning, and (in all my spare time) addressing wildlife crime. My work provides excellent opportunities to explore iconic protected areas across this amazing country - places like the Blue Hole (known globally as a 'must-do' dive site) and Cockscomb Basin (protected for its high jaguar density) and to work with the inspiring management NGOs and local communities that protect areas such as these to improve their conservation outcomes. To make life even more interesting our organization, Wildtracks, also manages Belize's national manatee and primate rehabilitation centers, as part of our species conservation portfolio. We are excited to be establishing a new programme in 2022 focused on capacity building and mentoring for the Belize conservation community in response to the limited number of in-country conservation practitioners, with skills transfer to the incoming generation of conservation leaders. It is always inspiring to meet others who are as excited and motivated by conservation and conservation planning as I am...looking forward to being an active member of WildHub!
Bek Trehern

Engagement and Training Assistant, Field Studies Council

Jyotirmay Jena

Biodiversity Expert, Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department, Govenrment of Bihar, India.

I am a conservation biologist mostly worked on tiger conservation in Central India. My current role is to provide technical assistance and expertise to state government in formulating policies and strategies for biodiversity conservation in the state.
Miki Tillett

Communications Manager, World Cetacean Alliance

As Communications Manager for the World Cetacean Alliance, I develop communications materials and deliver campaigns to support the WCA in its valuable mission to protect whales, dolphins, porpoises and their habitats. Previously, I was a Digital Communications volunteer with WildTeam UK, and worked as a designer in the digital learning industry for several years. I'm based in Sheffield, UK, but work remotely.
Ratul Saha

Senior Consultant, Ernst & Young LLP

Hi.  I am from the eastern province of India. I work with Ernst & Young LLP (EY LLP). EY is the Project Management and Monitoring Consultant of the Assam Project on Forest and Biodiversity conservation in India. I look into the wildlife portfolio and support the team leader in the project for all the themes.  I have over 17 years of experience in varied landscapes of India and had the opportunity to be on both sides of the table. I have worked with the government, financial institutions and corporates, and civil societies. It has been an exciting journey for more than a decade to work at the only coastal habitat in the world with the tiger- The Sundarbans.  I am a listener and, I read between the lines of the client. Building partnerships and connections with outdoor spaces have been my strength. The wide array of partners include Government, CBOs, Science, and academia. I write stories to push my connections in media and Department. I have a daughter, and she is in class 4. She loves doing handicrafts. My better half is in the same project deputed to look into ecotourism and community and gender portfolios. 
Matthew Creasey

Course Development Manager, WildTeam

I work for WildTeam UK, helping to deliver training workshops, write conservation best practice manuals and share them as widely as possible. Previously a Writing Fellow working with various conservation organisations across India. Background in research, particularly behavioural ecology. Bird nerd.
Godfrey Oluka

Program Design Officer, African Wildlife Foundation

Manuela Regina Borja

Master Student, Movimento Onda Limpa

Pamellah Dio

Programme Officer, Kenya, Fauna and Flora International

Passionate about inspiring, enabling and mobilizing communities in innovative environmental conservation.
James Forbes

CEO, Jane Goodall Institute Australia

I joined WildHub to forge further connections in the conservation sector, to share learnings and to learn from others.
Sakib Imran Ali

MSc. student (Graduated) , Bangor University

Hello, my name is Sakib Imran Ali, and I am from Dhaka, Bangladesh. Recently, I completed my MSc. in Conservation and Land Management from Bangor University, in the UK with a BSc. in Environmental Management from Independent University, Bangladesh.  I had passion to work on wildlife, while I was a Conservation student in Bangor. My area of expertise are research work based on social issues. My interests are writing stories, photography and hiking (someday, I will climb the mount Everest). I would WildHub will help me to fulfill all the requirements 
SAMUEL OKURUT

Project Coordinator , Biomes Restoration

Jess Wise

Social media Curator , Conservation Optimism

Justin Birkhoff

Vertebrate Conservation Coordinator, Global Center for Species Survival - Indianapolis Zoo

I am an enthusiastic and progressive conservation professional with over 15 years of experience in zoological institutions and conservation non-profits. I currently work as part of a unique partnership between the IUCN SSC and the Indianapolis Zoo as part of the Global Center for Species Survival. Throughout my career, I have focused on the role of zoos as conservation organizations, serving as a bridge between in situ and ex situ conservation. I am a firm supporter of the IUCN’s One Plan Approach to conservation. My range of experience provides a broad foundation to draw from and offers unique insights for problem-solving and partnership engagement. I have experience working for and with domestic and international conservation non-profits. My focus includes supporting the development of conservation skills, utilizing innovative tools, technologies, and approaches to tackle conservation challenges, and emphasizing the contributions of local communities to wildlife conservation. I strongly believe in the power of storytelling as a conservation tool. I am eager to connect with other conservationists and offer them support, skills, and training to aid in their ongoing work.
Kanishka Karunanayake

Project Manager / Consultant, Blackcap Services Ltd / WWF / Natural State

Ussi Abuu Mnamengi

Key Conservation Catalyst, WildHub Conservation Community

Greetings, I'm Ussi Abuu, a prominent Conservation Catalyst within the WildHub community, stationed in the beautiful landscapes of Zanzibar, Tanzania. I proudly serve as the INDUSTRY 5.0 Ambassador in Tanzania, advocating for sustainable industrial practices, and I also hold the role of Tanzania Coordinator at the Global Sustainable Future Progress through Partnership network. My journey towards environmental and social progress has been rich and diverse. I previously contributed to the Tanzania Development Trust as a mapper, utilizing geographical data to support development initiatives. Additionally, my commitment to global betterment led me to join the United Nations Volunteers program in 2016, where I've continued to make a meaningful impact. Together, we can explore the vast realm of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how they intertwine with my experiences and endeavors. Join me on this journey towards a more sustainable and equitable world.