Bethany Holmes
Biodiversity Project Coordinator, Students Organising for Sustainability UK
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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.
I have recently completed my BSc in Animal Biology at the University of Gloucestershire. Before undertaking a Masters next year I am taking a year out to gain training and knowledge in areas I feel I need to develop such as Project Management. My main interests lie in large mammal conservation and I recently undertook fieldwork at a wildlife reserve in South Africa.
For over a decade, I have dedicated myself to the conservation and research of orangutans, spanning across the rich ecosystems of both Borneo and Sumatra. Currently serving as Programme Manager Indonesia, my focus revolves around forest protection, employing a holistic landscape conservation approach. With a PhD in Anthropology, my journey involved immersing in the Indonesian jungles for over five years, meticulously gathering behavioral data primarily on orangutans, as well as other primates. My passion lies in enhancing the effectiveness and sustainability of conservation efforts. I am interested in innovative community development methods, alongside the integration of cutting-edge technologies for forest restoration, and the robust monitoring and evaluation of project impacts.
I'm currently a MSc Student at the University of Exeter Cornwall studying Conservation & Biodiversity. I studied at the University of Kent for 3 years where I completed my undergraduate degree in Wildlife Conservation.
My hobbies include photography, exploring new places, and interior design. I love learning and expanding my knowledge of the conservation world! This is something I've always been passionate about and hope to continue as a career.
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.
Originally from the USA, but have been living in Kenya for the last 5 years or so. I have a diverse research background ranging from animal behavior to disease ecology to science education.
Debs has been working with schools and community groups for over 16 years. She is passionate about environmental, youth and well-being projects and has gained a great deal of experience in developing, funding, delivering and managing these areas while working with Groundwork Trusts between 2011 and 2018 as well as local authorities and youth and environmental charities.
I joined Froglife in November 2021 as the new Come Forth for Wildlife Trainee for the Come Forth For Wildlife project in the Forth Valley area. I previously graduated from the University of Stirling with a BSc Honours in Environmental Geography in 2021. In the summer of 2021, I was lucky to volunteer with the National Trust for Scotland, specifically the Ben Lomond Ranger Service. I have always had a passion for wildlife conservation and the outdoors.
I'm a biodiversity consultant working mainly in the corporate space. I work with large companies to help them figure out their nature-related impacts, dependancies, risks and opportunities, then use this information to create biodiversity strategies.
Hello! I'm Katie and I'm a WildLearning Specialist with WildTeam. I help to deliver a number of workshops with WildTeam, including the Project Management for Wildlife Conservation course. I love meeting course participants from all over the world, and learning about the amazing projects that they are working on or would like to in the future.
I am also working as a postdoctoral researcher at Bournemouth University, as a continuation of my PhD project which focussed on African elephant conservation. I've been lucky enough to travel to lots of places for my work and engage with a range of stakeholders. I also love science communication which has lead me to meet and work with lots of amazing people through public engagement, outreach events and social media.
Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-thompson-8664128b/ and Instagram: @drkatet