Liane Fulford (She/Her)

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.

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.

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.

Hello WildHub Community! I'm excited to join this community and share my background. I have a Master's in Maritime Resource Management and a Higher Specialized Diploma in Applied Oceanography from the University of Quebec at Rimouski. I recently worked as a marine ecosystems Coordinator at Novarium in Rimouski. I have experience in project management and animation of a marine innovation community. I have skills in project management, endangered species, and water resource management. I am also good at analyzing water resource policies. I want to help people understand marine ecosystems better and work with others in conservation. I look forward to talking with you and helping us achieve our goals!

"I'm Vincent Xaler Lemayian, a conservationist with a strong background in biodiversity protection. I studied journalism but later developed a passion for protecting natural ecosystems. For the last 8 years, I have been working at The Wildlife Foundation as a conservancy manager at the Naretunoi community conservancy.  Over the years, I've worked on habitat restoration, wildlife monitoring and biodiversity assessment. Currently, I'm involved in a giraffe identification program to help conserve the iconic Maasai giraffe in the Nairobi National Park ecosystem. My goal is to continue making a positive impact by working with schools to improve on conservation education.

Hi I’m Grace, I am an undergraduate marine biology student at Swansea university, Wales. I am also currently completing my year in industry working for and organisation called Celtic Deep. I am the citizen science officer running beach cleans and shark eggcase hunts as well as monitoring the data, along with working as a guide for their wildlife trips and helping out with outreach and research.  I have a strong passion for conservation and protecting our beautiful natural world, so I’m very happy to be in the WildHub community. 

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.

I am a Marine Conservationist, and I work at The Shark Trust. I cover our Science Communication work, this could be anything from running citizen science events, designing infographics or documents that support our conservation work, delivering our schools education programme, working with other organisations on how we communicate about shark conservation, assisting and presenting at events/conferences, hosting the Shark Trust Podcast, to running the social media accounts. Beyond my conservation pursuits, I bring a wealth of experience as a Nurse, Phlebotomist, and Suicide Prevention Trainer. My professional journey includes roles as a Band 5 Nurse in Secure Services (forensics), Adult Acute, Psychiatric Intensive Care, a Clozapine Phlebotomy Clinic, and Perinatal Mental Health Services. And as a Clinical Team Leader (Band 6) in Rehabilitation Services for adults experiencing psychosis.

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.

I'm Raphael Mumba currently working as a Data Analyst. For Amiss Merchandising Company for 2 years. *Professional Summary:* Results-driven professional with experience in data analysis, field operations, marketing, and ecology. *Education:* - BSc Wildlife Management, Copperbelt University (2015-2020) - Certificate in Sales and Marketing, Chain Research Organisation (2021) - Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation, Alliance for Community Leadership (2021) - Advanced Training Certificate in Cultural Consensus Methods, Arizona State University (2022) *Work Experience:* - Data Analyst, Amiss Merchandising Limited (2023-present) - Research Assistant, First Quantum Minerals (2024) - Enumerator, USAID VukaNow Project (2022) - Marketing Executive, Zamgreen Agriculture Limited (2020-2022) - Ecologist Intern, Department of National Parks and Wildlife (2018) *Skills:* - Analytical tools (SPSS, Python/R, Excel, Power BI) - Quantitative and qualitative analysis - Strong computing skills - Self-motivated and determined - Excellent numerical skills - Cross-functional team leadership - Microsoft Office Suite expert - Excellent written and verbal communicator

I am a Veterinary Surgeon with over a decade of professional experience, particularly in feline medicine. I hold a master’s degree in Conservation Medicine from the University of Edinburgh and I am currently pursuing a PhD in Biodiversity, Genetics and Evolution at CIBIO-BIOPOLIS and Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto. My doctoral research, conducted in collaboration with the EU LIFE Saving Wildcats project at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, focuses on the European wildcat-domestic cat interface, with an emphasis on understanding disease transmission and hybridisation between the two species. I previously worked at the Iberian Lynx ex-situ conservation program, with a special focus on ethology. I have participated in a range of wildlife medicine and conservation courses, including programs in Thailand, India, South Africa and the UK, further enhancing my learning in global conservation initiatives. I am strongly enthusiastic about One Health/Conservation Medicine and the need to adopt a multi-disciplinary and collaborative approach, in order to understand and manage the complex health issues that we, together with our planet, face.