My background is mainly in species conservation, education and capacity development. I researched mother-young interactions in gorillas and chimpanzees, in captivity and the wild. After that, I worked for three years in Indonesia, where I developed and implemented youth ambassador and community engagement programmes on local and regional scales. I work as Community Manager at WildHub since 2020, and I am an Associate Member of the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE) at the University of Kent where I obtained my PhD on capacity development for conservation in 2022.
I'm currently working in the land conservation field and I'm looking to explore other avenues of sustainability work!
I have 25yrs experience living and working across ten African countries in the Horn of Africa, East and southern Africa - mostly working for international NGO's on Protected Area (PA) and national level conservation programs. More recently I am the Founder and Managing Director of Conservation Synergies - a contracting and consulting company that supports governments, donors, NGO's and other partners to look at conservation problems and issues from new angles, and to learn from experts from other fields.
I am also currently working part-time for the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime as as a Senior Analyst into the Illegal Wildlife Trade in East and Southern Africa, and more generally into illicit flows in northern Mozambique.
Experienced Executive Administrative Professional holding a globally recognized Advanced Certificate in Executive Assistance from BMTG (UK) Ltd. My extensive skills come from immersive executive-level training, making me well-prepared to excel as a reliable Executive Administrative and Business Partner. Possess strong history of providing consistent support to Executive Leadership Teams (ELT) and Senior Leadership Teams (SLT) in various industries such as Product Development, Identity & Access Management, Technology Application Security, Multi-Cloud Management, Management Education and more. I'm known for delivering exceptional performance in Business & Office Administrative Functions, including Corporate Communications, Internal Writing, and Business Correspondence. I'm also skilled in organizing Onsite, Offsite & Virtual Events and managing Travel, Expense, Immigration, Visa & Hospitality arrangements. My competencies include Program & Project Management, Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Site Management, and Global Workplace & Wellness Solutions. I have a track record of making impactful contributions that have earned recognition from business leaders, colleagues, and a vast professional network. I'm a passionate advocate for Animal Rights & Welfare and Wildlife Conservation, committed to creating a more compassionate world for all living beings. I'm eager to utilize my skills, experience, and passion to drive excellence and positive change. I'm a lifelong learner, continuously improving my talents, competencies, and knowledge, including technical tools, to excel in a fast-paced work environment. I'm open to new challenges, willing to undergo training for new tasks, and always maintain a positive can-do attitude focused on delivering results, creating value, and making a positive impact.
I studied Marine Biology in San Diego, California and Wildlife Biology & Conservation in Edinburgh, Scotland. I volunteered, interned, and worked in various capacities at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Hopkins Marine Station, and on a small whale-watching outfit prior to my MSc, and I now work as a Program Delivery Facilitator at the SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity in Sacramento, California. My passions lie in informal science education, outreach, and public engagement in the sciences.
I work for WildTeam UK, helping to deliver training workshops, write conservation best practice manuals and share them as widely as possible. Previously a Writing Fellow working with various conservation organisations across India. Background in research, particularly behavioural ecology. Bird nerd.
I'm a WildLearning Specialist with WildTeam, a bit of an odd job title. My main role is to design, deliver and organise both our online and class-based training courses. One of the best parts of my job is meeting other conservationists and learning about the work that they do. Before working for WildTeam I did a PhD in invasive plants and human-wildlife interactions. I find it really interesting to learn about the ways people interact with nature, both when nature is being wonderful, but also when it is being a bit annoying!
I help run a UK charity that builds the capacity of conservationists to plan, implement, monitor, and report on their work. I also have a fair bit of experience in tiger and sea turtle conservation.