Janet Kavutha (She/Her)

Science communication , KFS
Amy

Digital Ecologist, Kent Wildlife Trust Consultancy Services

I have an MSc in Species Recovery and a BSc in Natural Science. I currently work on nature based solutions work for the consultancy arm of Kent Wildlife Trust. I have done ecological monitoring in the tropics with a focus on Butterflies.
Dauson Angelo Msumange

Director, Tanzania Eco-Tech And Conservation Hub (TEACH)

Dauson is a social entrepreneur,  Founder and Director of Tanzania Eco-Tech And Conservation Hub (TEACH). He has experience of working in Conservation projects and integration of Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) in development programs.
Jessica Arnull

Researcher in Marine Sciences, University of Edinburgh

PhD student at the University of Edinburgh, researching the susceptibility and sensitivity of coral reefs and seagrass to the impacts of nitrogen pollution, with fieldwork based mostly in Maldives as part of the South Asian Nitrogen Hub. I'm is especially interested in how nature-based solutions can be used to help support marine conservation and coastal livelihood adaptations against the climate emergency. I have a keen interest in experimental fieldwork associated with coastal biogeochemistry and ecology. I completed my undergraduate in Geography at the University of Bristol and have an MSc in Marine Systems and Policies from the University of Edinburgh. I am also a qualified secondary school Geography teacher and education is a core value of what I do.  My research to date has taken me to many regions around the world including Mozambique Channel, Indian Ocean, and Australia.  
Adelaida Patrasc-Lungu

Student/Researcher, U Bucharest & U Lisbon

With a passion for nature-based solutions and a personal mission to help accelerate the transition to more sustainable people-environment interactions, my current work and volunteering is dedicated to biodiversity, conservation and remediation projects. My recent research aims to better understand and encourage employees' pro-environmental/ green behaviours and valorisation of residues.
Paskali Baltazari Hambati

Protection Officer, Community Wildlife Management Area Consortium

Experienced Wildlife scientist, focusing on Nature based solutions, with over 5 years experience working with NGO's and Government institution. Development of General Management Plan for Wildlife Management Area of Tanzania, Grant writing proposal with Honeyguide Foundations, Research assistant with WWF Tanzania. engaged with University of Copenhagen, to explore Eastern arc mountains at Udzungwa Mountains National Park, specifically to study ecology and evolution of East Africa. Trained on various aspects of effective communication and advocacy, through WWF Tanzania, activity implemented by MJUMITA, and training on Responsible Resource Use from College of African Wildlife Management Mweka-Tanzania, in collaboration with Southern African Wildlife College.
Gray Tembo

Researcher , NGIRC

I am an Economist and Researcher who is passionate about the conservation, biodiversity, nature based solutions and preservation of the ecosystem and the environment. I have experience as a reviewer and policy advocate.  I look forward to finding the like-minded people and learn from one another.
Samirah Siddiqui

Programme Coordinator, Global Environments Network

Thirza Loffeld

WildHub Founder, WildHub Conservation Community

My background is mainly in species conservation, education and capacity exchange. I researched mother-young interactions in gorillas and chimpanzees, in captivity and the wild. After that, I worked for three years in Indonesia, where I developed and implemented youth ambassador and community engagement programmes on local and regional scales. I co-founded WildHub, a community of nature conservation professionals, in 2020 and work as their Community Lead. I am furthermore on the Advisory Board of the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE) at the University of Kent where I obtained my PhD on capacity development for conservation in 2022. 
Muthoni Njuguna

Natural Resource Ecologist | Sustainability Consultant, ACC Events Series

I am a natural-resource ecologist and sustainability advocate who builds bridges between local communities, nature, and science-policy. By blending systems thinking with social-behavioral change communication, I design human-centered programs and initiatives that connect ecological outcomes with social justice and sustainable development. 🐾⚖️ My training and field experience help me translate research into community-driven projects and business models that restore landscapes and strengthen livelihoods. To advance the adoption of nature-based solutions, I craft creative advocacy and training programmes grounded in evidence-based research. 👩🏽‍🔬 I deeply enjoy storytelling, co-creating, mentoring early-career practitioners, and hosting spaces that spark creativity and transform complex challenges into tangible impact. 🧩 Outside my work, I love birding, dancing, travelling, photography, and writing. 🌸
Eliud

Conservation Technology Specialist , Wildlife Conservation Society

Aganze Eliud is a results-oriented information management, GIS, GBVIMS, ICT4D, AI ,  and ICT expert with 10 years of experience leveraging geospatial technologies to address complex conservation and humanitarian issues across Africa. He possesses a strong background in geographic data management, from collection and analysis to processing and modeling using ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, and other relevant tools. As a skilled trainer and collaborator, he has a proven ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including UN agencies, donors, IUCN, WWF, Humanitarian, and numerous NGOs, to design and implement impactful projects involving database management, cartography, data visualization, and the integration of satellite imagery for applications such as carbon emission monitoring, biodiversity conservation, and humanitarian assessment.
Rebekka Stutz

Impact Facilitator, Sensing Clues

I was born and raised in Switzerland, where I spent the first 39 years of my life living what many would consider a typical, privileged Swiss lifestyle – a good job, a successful career, financial stability, and plenty of material comfort. But a few years ago, I came to a life-changing realisation: despite having everything I was "supposed" to want, I wasn’t truly happy. I felt something was missing – a sense of purpose and a life lived in alignment with my heart. Nature and safaris had always been a passion of mine, so I decided to take a leap of faith and follow that inner calling. I took a year off and enrolled in a professional field guide course in South Africa, with placements in Botswana and Zambia. I worked with children and communities in conservation education, capacity building, and research – and absolutely loved it. When the course ended, I knew I couldn’t go back to my old life in Switzerland. I had found not only my purpose, but also the love of my life – and a deep connection to Africa. By chance, I discovered an opportunity at Sensing Clues, and after speaking with Jan-Kees, I realised it was the perfect bridge between my past experience and future goals. Today, I’m working part-time as an Impact Facilitator at Sensing Clues, where I manage marketing, communications, community engagement, and partnerships. Alongside this, I also help co-manage Kusasa, a donor lodge run by the Wild Tomorrow Fund, located in the heart of the stunning Greater Ukuwela Nature Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa – where I’m now living. I joined WildHub because I truly believe in collaboration. At Sensing Clues, we work closely with passionate individuals from around the world to co-create innovative, volunteer-driven solutions for conservation. I’m here to connect with like-minded people, exchange knowledge, and share work opportunities to create a bigger, longer-lasting impact – together and beyond the front lines. We’ll soon be launching free online events through Sensing Clues, and I’d love to share them with this community – so that passionate individuals can learn, contribute, and get involved in meaningful ways.  I also hope to share the practical knowledge and insights I gained in the bush while training and working as a guide.  I’m always looking to grow, explore new ideas, and keep learning. True to my motto –  "Driven by purpose, guided by heart" – I believe that a meaningful life begins with passion, purpose, and connection.