Philippa McKay (She/Her)

Scientific Officer, EVE
Fleur Morton

Conservation Catalyst Programme Co-ordinator, WildHub

I am Fleur, based in the UK, and I am the WildHub Conservation Catalyst Programme Coordinator.  I am a Master's degree graduate in Animal Behaviour from The University of Exeter and a Bachelor of Science graduate in Psychology from Oxford Brookes University. I have researched woodland butterflies, bumblebees and have a strong interest in woodland animals, as well as comprehensive knowledge and expertise in domestic rabbits and their welfare and care. I am so passionate about the field of wildlife conservation, bunny rabbits, and with a background in Psychology I am also passionate about connecting humans on similar paths when things can feel isolating.
Thirza Loffeld

WildHub Founder, WildHub Conservation Community

My background is mainly in species conservation, education and capacity exchange. 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 co-founded WildHub, a community of nature conservation professionals, in 2020 and work as their Community Lead. I am furthermore on the Advisory Board 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. 
Bethany Holmes

Biodiversity Project Coordinator, Students Organising for Sustainability UK

Hi all! I became a member of the SOS-UK team in March 2022 as a Project Officer, and more recently I became a biodiversity project coordinator supporting with the delivery of Hedgehog Friendly Campus. The project is a BHPS-funded national biodiversity program for the educational sector, which offers free support to staff and students to make impactful changes for wild hedgehogs. I am also a regular volunteer that fosters underweight hedgehogs for local rescues. I graduated from Leeds Beckett University in 2021 with a BA(Hons) in Architecture. My favourite project mainly focused on integrating conservation and biodiversity plans to develop a positive relationship between the built environment and nature, ultimately diminishing barriers for wildlife in urban areas. I vow to one day help create richer habitats and protect threatened ecosystems through the use of design to create a balanced environment for both humans and wildlife. Outside of work, I love exploring nature trails and fuelling my graphic design flair. I also enjoy reading, gardening, photography and buying more plants than I have room for but that probably won’t stop me from buying them...