Léa Kaplani (She/Her)

WildLearning Specialist, WildTeam
Lameck Kayira

Executive Director, Ebenezer Community Development Organization

I am Lameck Kayira a development practioneer and founder of Ebenezer Community Development in Malawi. I am passionate about Children, Youths and the Environment hence my advocacy and work resonates with these parameters. I have experiences in Food security, livelihood, child care and protection, environmental management and livelihoods related projects. My interest therefore, is to enhance my knowledge, learn best practices and how they can sustainably be replicated in our context. Further, i envisage networking with others for professional development including sharing skills for fundraising.
Fairuse Akter

Community Advocate, WildHub

An explorer and an aspirant biodiversity conservation researcher. I seek to delve deeper into the study of the human-nature nexus and strive to foster more harmonious coexistence. I have gained brief experience in wildlife conservation at the Creative Conservation Alliance, working with Western Hoolock Gibbons and a few other wild animals. I am also working as an Associate Trainer at Mekateam, a game-based pedagogy where I provide training on basic climate literacy and biodiversity conservation to youth. Moreover, I synthesize and express my understanding of biodiversity and the natural world through my initiative, 'Toru.' Currently, I am undertaking research on Asian Elephants addressing the human-elephant conflict in Bangladesh.
Oladayo Emmanuel Omotayo

Conservationist, University of Ibadan

I'm Oladayo Omotayo, a graduate of Wildlife and Ecotourism Management, University of Ibadan. Beyond being a Wildlife Ecologist, I'm a conservationist, a researcher, an academic writer, and a project manager
M. Zahirul Islam

Executive Director, Marinelife Alliance

Yashvardhan Dalmia

Network Support Officer- Satpuda Landscape Tiger Partnership, Born Free Foundation

I am Yashvardhan Dalmia from India. Over the last 8 years, I’ve had the wonderful opportunity of working on biodiversity conservation space in various capacities in India while liaising closely and learning from a diverse set of stakeholders including NGOs, local community groups, forest guards, and conservationists. In my current role as Network Support Officer for the Satpuda Landscape Tiger Partnership (SLTP), I work closely with the Born Free Foundation UK to coordinate a network of NGOs and conservationists dedicated to protecting the forests and wildlife of central India through long-term coexistence projects.
Sara Kaiser

Conservation Scientist, Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (affiliate)

I am a dedicated conservation scientist interested in bridging gaps between science, conservation, and policy to benefit wildlife and people. With 20 years of experience across career sectors, I have collaborated in diverse working groups to develop science-based conservation strategies that support biodiversity and stakeholder needs. I specialize in the impacts of climate change and habitat loss on wildlife and ecosystem health. My work on migratory birds as bioindicators of changing seasonality in northern forests in the USA has informed critical initiatives like “Foresters for the Birds” and clean energy policies addressing the climate crisis. In the California Channel Islands, I led recovery efforts with a wildlife non-profit for threatened and endangered species impacted by habitat degradation from introduced species, resulting in species delisting. I taught field courses in sustainable natural resource management in New Zealand that incorporated Indigenous practices. As Director of an undergraduate field research program, I trained the next generation of conservation leaders.  I earned a Ph.D. in behavioral ecology, an M.S. in zoology, and a B.S. in zoology. My postdoctoral work spanned Southeast Asia and the Caribbean, enhancing my regional knowledge of biodiversity hotspots.
Pia Rosa

Student , University of Buea

Mebrat Teklemariam Gebrekidan

Assistant Professor, Wolkite University

I have been engaging as a conservationist and ecologist working as a Biodiversity and Ecosystem Analyst. I am teaching and mentoring students in ecology and wildlife conservation in Higher education together with conducting ecological research and implementing conservation strategies for threatened species and habitats. I am very passionate about promoting environmental sustainability. I enjoy health and fitness, exploring nature, gardening, and conservation efforts.
Fleur Morton

Conservation Catalyst Programme Co-ordinator, WildHub

Havva K. SOYDABAŞ-AYOUB

Researcher , Kocaeli university

BALDE IDRISSA

Ecogarde dans le parc national du moyen bafing, Moyen bafing offset programme

Lydia Kalekye

Conservation educator and trainer, Africa Climate Environment Foundation

Lydia is a seasoned conservation educator,majorly training learners in primary and secondary schools in Kenya. She is also a social mobilizer and trainer at community workshops, training on conservation of wildlife,wetlands,forests and savannahs. Lydia is very intrigued by wildlife and water related research, prompting her to carry out biodiversity research with Nature Kenya's herpetology,youth and ornithology working groups on a rolling basis. She is also a member of Nature Kenya under HARI and youth working groups.As an educator,she has interacted with at least 100 schools in the last two years during ecological visits to different forests,wetlands and national parks, teaching them about different issues on environmental conservation. I joined this platform to learn how to write compelling proposals for funding,network and face my fear of grant writing.
Kandunda Norbert

Counter Poaching Ranger, Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism

Flavia Manieri

WildHub Community Advocates Coordinator|Interdisciplinary Researcher, Uppsala University

Since July 2025, I have been serving as the Community Advocates Coordinator at WildHub, where I coordinate initiatives to engage, support, and empower our community advocates in advancing WH’s mission. Beyond WildHub, I wear a few different hats. I work as a researcher and lecturer in Sweden, teaching courses on environmental law, political and historical ecology, and disaster risk management. I also mentor undergraduate and postgraduate students, collaborate with faculty members, and contribute to ongoing research projects. I’m passionate about giving back through volunteer work. I support a few conservation and animal welfare organisations with research and advocacy to help drive positive change. When I’m not working, you’ll find me hiking forest trails with my dog or enjoying a good cup of coffee.
Azizi Fabian Msese

Field officer (Intern), Lcmo

Kang Boris

CEO, Green Growth Allies

I am a Senior Forest Manager passionate about biodiversity conservation. With over two years of volunteering experience at a nonprofit conservation organization, I developed much interest in safeguarding nature when I noticed the numerous threats to nature. This arose the desire to contribute as much as possible towards nature conservation. Together with a team of like-minded young professionals we founded the nonprofit organization ,Green Growth Allies, through which we promote environmentally friendly and conservation initiatives. Thus, improving skills, collaborating and networking is our aim at this early stage. As such, Wildhub is just the right platform.
Harshal Avhale

Fundraiser, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds

Conservation Biologist and MSc in Zoo Conservation Biology (Merit). IUCN Red List Global Assessor, Carbon Literate, and university gold badge holder in sustainability. Developing GIS and remote sensing skills to transition into spatial conservation analysis. Proficient in R-Studio and field research techniques, achieving 90% data accuracy in ecological studies and reducing human-wildlife conflicts by 40%. Award-winning presenter with proven success coordinating 100+ animal rescues and wildlife data collection. I joined WildHub to learn, enhance my skills, connect with experts and fellow conservationists worldwide, and contribute to the community.
Mohamed Haleem

Director , Nature conservation foundation

Daniel Maswahu Munyanya

Research Assistant , University of Namibia

Lisa Talbot

Senior Fundraising and Partnership Manager (Scotland), WWF-UK

I have 15 years experience writing grants, report and project proposals for environmental and conservation charities. I am joining WildHub to learn how to teach these skills to others in the sector.