Vincent is interested in collaborative conservation, protected area management, and natural resources governance with special interest in the conservation of the critically endangered cross river gorilla. He is currently the Afi Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary (known for gorillas, chimps and drills) Project Manager where he promotes Wildlife Conservation Society’s (WCS) mission through law enforcement and research work with support from rangers and in close contact with communities, government agencies and other stakeholders. Prior to joining WCS in 2019, Vincent spent the last 5 years working with NGOCE Nigeria as their programing/project management Volunteer and also with Earthcorps in Seattle, USA, first as an eco-restoration crew member and later as an eco-restoration crew leader. Vincent holds a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Resources Management, from the University of Calabar, Nigeria and a Master’s degree in Natural Resources Management and Climate Change from Bayero University, Nigeria. Vincent is currently undergoing a graduate course on Endangered Species Management at the Durrell Conservation Academy in Jersey, UK which is affiliated to the university of Kent. In his free time, Vincent can be found taking a walk in nature, watching arsenal matches and spending time with family. I am here to network and connect with people that have passion and interest in the conservation of wildlife and wild places. I also look forward to sharing and getting opportunities and learnings that will aid my growth on conservation for the benefit of wildlife and the local communities I work with

Conservationist with experience in developing and advancing programs that balance the interaction between humans and wildlife whilst setting policy goals that protect and enhance the environment. 7+ years serving as a member of the Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT) executive team, helping to determine the overall direction of the organization including developing a strong, diverse, and healthy organizational culture which includes promoting and modeling NRT’s core values of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Experienced in driving nonprofit community engagement and development across multiple audiences for NGOs, institutions, corporations and foundations. As a storyteller, relationship builder and lifelong learner, I'm committed to understanding audiences to meet and exceed their needs. My experience across multiple organizations with vastly different strategic goals demonstrates my nimble and resilient working style, as well as my commitment to projects and functions of team strategy. I seek to address and remove barriers to conservation education in underserved communities, and work alongside community members to understand and address important, conservation, socio-economic issues.

Founder and Managing Director of Wildlife Surrounds Conservation Centre and Project Officer at NQ Dry Tropics I completed my Bachelor of Science (Zoology) degree at James Cook University in 2010 and hold a Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management. I have over ten years of experience in environmental management and conservation and land management. I have worked as an Environmental Scientist, Zoologist, Park Ranger, Project Manager, Field Coordinator and Environmental Technician in a variety of environmental science roles in north Queensland and Victoria. These roles allowed me to develop expertise in weed and pest control, re-vegetation, flora and fauna surveys, ecological burning, and wildlife relocation. My core area of expertise is Zoology, and my extensive experience coordinating conservation projects has provided me with a strong understanding of the principles of conservation and natural resource management, and relevant local, state and federal environment legislation.

I am an aquatic scientist and marine conservationist with over a decade of dedicated experience in fisheries management, community empowerment, and sustainable marine resource governance. Driven by impact and community-centered approaches, I continue to champion innovative marine solutions that integrate biodiversity protection, economic empowerment, and climate resilience along Kenya’s coastal waters.