Liane Fulford (She/Her)

Training Specialist, WildTeam
Philemon DJOI

Wildlife Conservation, NGO Alphabetisation Pain et Salut pour Tous

With a master degree in Protected Areas Management, I am working in the wildlife conservation unit as part of my role at APASAT NGO. My role focus on data collection on wildlife, field assessments, human wildlife coexistence and local community’s engagement in conservation efforts. This includes project management, proposal writing for funding and team supervision. I am currently leading a project on Human-Wildlife Coexistence, specifically addressing coexistence challenges between communities and the Critically Endangered Red-bellied Monkey (Cercopithecus erythrogaster erythrogaster) in the Biosphere Reserve of Ouémé. I am leading the team to conduct primate population monitoring, assess the interactions between local populations and primates, undertake coexistence strategies through environmental education, alternative livelihoods, and non-lethal deterrents and enhance community involvement in conservation approaches.
Priyank Shah

Unemployed, Not applicable

I'm a recently graduated wildlife biologist having varied interests in the fields of Illegal wildlife trade, Human-Wildlife Conflict and Conserving species through In-situ and Ex-situ Management practices.
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.
Justin Birkhoff

Vertebrate Conservation Coordinator, Global Center for Species Survival - Indianapolis Zoo

I am an enthusiastic and progressive conservation professional with over 15 years of experience in zoological institutions and conservation non-profits. I currently work as part of a unique partnership between the IUCN SSC and the Indianapolis Zoo as part of the Global Center for Species Survival. Throughout my career, I have focused on the role of zoos as conservation organizations, serving as a bridge between in situ and ex situ conservation. I am a firm supporter of the IUCN’s One Plan Approach to conservation. My range of experience provides a broad foundation to draw from and offers unique insights for problem-solving and partnership engagement. I have experience working for and with domestic and international conservation non-profits. My focus includes supporting the development of conservation skills, utilizing innovative tools, technologies, and approaches to tackle conservation challenges, and emphasizing the contributions of local communities to wildlife conservation. I strongly believe in the power of storytelling as a conservation tool. I am eager to connect with other conservationists and offer them support, skills, and training to aid in their ongoing work.
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

Godfrey Nyangaresi

Protection Manager, Southern Tanzania Elephant Program

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.
Ezekiel

Post Graduate, N/A

Pia Rosa

Student , University of Buea

Thiombiano Palamanga Parfait

PhD student, University Joseph KI-ZERBO

I'm PhD student working on bats.I'm passionate for animals conservation.
Rendani Manwatha

Biodiversity and conservation , Univen

Fleur Morton

Conservation Catalyst Programme Co-ordinator, WildHub

I am Fleur, based in the UK, and I am the WildHub Conservation Catalyst Programme Co-ordinator, supporting conservation professionals to develop their writing, communication, and leadership skills through this inclusive global platform. I hold a Master’s degree in Animal Behaviour from the University of Exeter and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Oxford Brookes University. My research background includes woodland butterflies and bumblebees, alongside a strong interest in woodland animals more broadly. I also have comprehensive knowledge and expertise in domestic rabbits and their welfare and care. Alongside my work in conservation, I am the founder of Your Own Mum (https://www.yourownmum.co.uk/), a resource space and weekly journal supporting mothers navigating parenthood without maternal support or a traditional family network. This work draws on my background in psychology and my passion for creating thoughtful, compassionate spaces that help people feel less isolated and more understood. I am deeply passionate about wildlife conservation, animal welfare, and meaningful communication - particularly where it brings people together on shared paths.
Ryan

Technical Lead, Resolve Wildlife

Hicham Elgatem

Local coordinator, Living Planet Morocco

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

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.