Hello! My name is Natalie and I work at the African Wildlife Foundation's Washington DC office. I currently work as a Data Services Associate, so I am on the fundraising side of the organization. However, my goal is to get involved in more on the ground conservation field work - whether that is through making connections and volunteering, or whether it's by going back to school to get a related degree. That is also why I am currently taking the WildTeam Project Planning course. Excited to be here!

I'm an organized and enthusiastic professional with a background in administration, customer service, and events coordination. I'm passionate about supporting impactful work behind the scenes, continuously learning, and connecting with others who care about making a difference. Currently exploring ways to merge my skills with conservation- focused initiatives.

I'm Liane, and I am a WildLearning Specialist at WildTeam! I'm looking forward to getting to know you all! For the last few years, I've been working in Seychelles, focusing on island and marine conservation efforts, particularly coral restoration and turtle nesting monitoring. If you ask me questions about coral, be prepared for me to get very nerdy about it! Prior to that, I was managing a project in Northern Thailand, where I worked closely with a local community to set up ethical elephant experiences in their village. In my free time, I love running and hiking, and being anywhere in nature. I have also learnt to freedive in the last few years and enjoy doing that when possible. I'm really interested in talking to different people and learning from them and their unique experiences.

Passionate wildlife veterinarian and conservationist with 16+ years of experience managing wildlife rescue centers and conservation projects, and as an animal welfare advisor. Driven attitude to make an impact by educating on the actions that can be taken to protect the environment and its biodiversity while advocating for animal welfare.  

Aspiring Wildlife Biologist currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Human-Animal Interactions. Passionate and self-motivated with a strong commitment to nature conservation and sustainable practices. Experienced in fieldwork, research, and reporting, with a proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Organized, dependable, and adaptable—able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a positive and proactive attitude. Also brings valuable experience from the service industry, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction, communication, and professionalism in fast-paced environments. Eager to grow professionally and explore diverse career paths in wildlife conservation and environmental research.

I’m Natalie Kasera, an executive assistant at Athena and a science graduate whose childhood afternoons tending my grandfather’s goats and cows on our family farm first taught me that every animal, no matter how humble, deserves compassionate care. At the Kenya Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, I spent weekends suturing wounds on stray dogs and leading youth workshops, realizing that healing often begins with small, everyday acts of kindness. That same spirit guided me to WildNow Foundation, where I spearheaded the Pandamiti Initiative, mobilizing and leading a cross‐functional team of 15 volunteers to plant over 250,000 native trees across five Kenyan counties, laying the groundwork toward the 1 million‑tree national goal. Now, alongside my role at Athena, I’m deepening my impact by studying project planning for wildlife conservation. I’m weaving together clinical rigor, community trust, and strategic tools  (GANTT charts, stakeholder mapping, logical frameworks) to build initiatives that safeguard Kenya’s biodiversity and strengthen human–wildlife coexistence. Whether it’s partnering with rangers to deliver emergency wildlife care or co‑creating disease‑prevention workshops in Samburu, my journey is about translating passion into projects that endure. I’m excited to be part of this WildHub community and these courses, and I look forward to connecting with others who share a deep commitment to safeguarding our planet’s biodiversity.

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.