Programme Officer | Chevening Scholar | Mandela Washington Fellow | WBG Youth Summit Delegate | DESMAN Alumni | Partnership and Youth Engagement Advisor My motto - " Conservation is humanity caring for the future, revolution starts within ourselves"

Conservation Technology Specialist, ICT, Cyber Security , Data, MEAL and Information Management professional @Wildlife Conservation Society | MBA in Global Entrepreneurship

Ebrima Jonga: A Public Administrator with a Passion for Development I am Ebrima Jonga, a highly motivated and results-oriented public administrator with a strong background in community engagement and international development. My academic qualifications in Public Administration, combined with my internship experiences in Indonesia and The Gambia, have equipped me with the skills and knowledge to contribute to positive change on both a local and global scale. My Strengths: ·         Multilingual Communication: I am fluent in English, Indonesian, Mandinka, and Wollof, allowing me to connect with diverse communities and navigate cross-cultural environments effectively. ·         Community Engagement: I have a proven track record of success in mobilizing communities, as demonstrated by my leadership in the impactful malaria awareness campaign in The Gambia. ·         Project Management: My internship experiences honed my ability to contribute to research and development projects, ensuring their efficient execution and impactful outcomes. ·         Policy and Public Relations: I possess strong administrative and communication skills, allowing me to excel in policy analysis, planning, and public relations efforts. Beyond my qualifications, I am: ·         A lifelong learner: I am constantly seeking opportunities to expand my knowledge and skillset, as evidenced by my participation in various online training programs. ·         A team player: I thrive in collaborative environments and value the power of teamwork in achieving common goals. ·         An advocate for sustainability: I am passionate about environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles and their potential to create a more just and sustainable world. I am eager to leverage my skills and enthusiasm to contribute to meaningful development initiatives.  

I studied Management of Natural Resources at the Université Nationale d'Agriculture du Bénin, where I earned a bachelor's degree upon completion of a study focused on assessing anthropic threats on the Monotes kerstingii population, a tree species in northern Benin, within the forest of Tchaourou-Toui-Kiolibo. Following my studies, I completed a one-year internship at CREDI-ONG (Centre Régional de Recherche et d'Education pour un Développement Intégré), where I actively participated in various activities such as marshbuck monitoring, bird counting, and more. In 2019, I presented a conference on challenges related to biodiversity protection in Benin and France at Refuge de l'Arche in Château-Gontier, France. Subsequently, I joined Oiseaux et Horizons, an NGO that promotes birds through sustainable tourism and awareness. Next year, I plan to pursue a Master's degree in Ecological Engineering at Corsica University.

Hello there! My name is Dillon Hanson-Ahumada and I am a conservation advocate and lover of all things wild. I recently graduated with a degree in conservation biology and environmental studies and currently work for the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). At NRDC I work to protect our oceans by focusing on issues including protecting marine mammals, combatting illegal fishing, conserving sharks, helping to advance strategies to fight ocean plastic pollution, and serving as a liaison to community and grassroots groups fighting offshore oil and gas production. Prior to joining NRDC, HI worked on sustainability issues for the public-school system in Lincoln, NE, and was a part of the climate and energy team within the Wilderness Society. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, skiing, wildlife photography, and meeting new people. I am currently based in San Francisco, CA.

Joined WCS 10 years ago, spent most of my time in the Congo Basin. Working on community development and social science, monitoring & evaluation, theories of change. Helping our teams to collect, manage & analyze data in the most efficient way. Member of the Conservation Measures Partnership and the Conservation Social Science Partnership. 

I am the tribal chief, eco warrior and Chairman of the indigenous peoples led non profit organization, the Tribes and Nature Defenders Inc. I fight for our survival, identify and the remaining sacred forest for the next generation.

I am a Dairy Consultant, and understand the Human -Wildlife interaction and Conflicts. I have studied International Animal Health and is aware of the importance of wildlife in maintaining Ecosystem Health.

I am a Primatologist specialized in captive and wild nonhuman primate sociobiology, with a PhD in Evolutionary Biology. I have 17 years of experience in development project management including 5 in Biodiversity Conservation, with experience in East and Central Africa, and the Middle East. I currently live in Ouesso, a city in northern Congo where for the past 2 years I have been coordinating a program called Sustainable Wildlife Management - SWM. SWM is about creating the conditions for rural communities in northern Congo to manage wildlife resources themselves, taking ownership and exploiting them in a sustainable way. As part of the SWM Program, I am responsible for aspects related to the development of alternative activities to hunting (livestock farming), development of social marketing campaigns for more sustainable consumption of animal protein, and mitigation of risk of zoonoses. I therefore often find myself having to involve stakeholders...