Suhail Bashir (He/Him)

Environmental Consultant, WildHub Community Advocate, ENS Environmnetal Consultancy Sharjah
Mary Malasa

Programme Manager , BirdWatch Zambia

Mary is  passionate about experiencing and working in wild spaces. She is a practicing researcher, experienced in project management with her current career being species-focused. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management from the Copperbelt University and is currently pursuing a Master's in Environmental and Natural Management at the University of Zambia. In 2018, Mary embarked on a rewarding journey as an ecologist intern with BirdWatch Zambia. Since joining the organization, She has participated in species and biodiversity surveys, monitored habitats, engaged with young learners, and established nature clubs in schools among various other activities. Currently, Mary is honored to serve as a Species Conservation Officer and lead the Vulture Conservation Program at BirdWatch Zambia. Within this role, Mary oversees a multitude of responsibilities, including coordinating research efforts, facilitating capacity building initiatives, and managing partner relations. Additionally, she skillfully blends project activities with community engagement and outreach to ensure that local communities become parts of the conservation solutions we strive for. Mary's expertise also extends to wildlife poisoning response, both in practice and as a trainer. She possess a keen interest in areas such as tourism, law enforcement, and wildlife crime prevention.
Marjan Maria Mon

Research and Animal Care Co-Ordinator, Plumploris e.V Bangladesh Project

I am Marjan Maria, a young and ambitious wildlife biologist also a proud mom to a baby girl from Bangladesh. I am passionate about conserving the biodiversity of my country and protecting its endangered species. I am particularly interested in the behavioral ecology of primates and herpetofauna. I have researched the Bengal slow loris, Phayre's langur, hoolock gibbon, and other endangered species in Bangladesh. I have also worked on developing conservation strategies for these species. I am also interested in the impacts of road infrastructure on wildlife. I am currently working on a project to study roadkill in primates and other animals in Bangladesh. I believe that wildlife conservation is essential for our planet's health and future generations' well-being. I am committed to working to protect the biodiversity of Bangladesh and to ensure that its wildlife can thrive for generations to come. I am eager to learn and grow. I am passionate about making a difference in the world. I am grateful for the opportunity to work in wildlife conservation and I am excited to see what the future holds. 
Maria Chiara Parolin

TA Wildlife Release, FREE THE BEARS

I have a degree in Oceanography, where I also learnt about wildlife impact or environmental impact. I have not worked in the sector and do not have any experience, so I joined this course because I would like to expand my knowedge.
Louise Hawson

Volunteer, Stanage Forum

In my day job I'm an expert advisor on sustainable business. But outside work I am a member of a stakeholder forum that advises on management of the wonderful Stanage-North Lees Estate in the Peak District National Park in the UK. One of our roles is to bring people together to find ways to manage conflict between recreation and conservation, so I'm really interested in strategies that engage user groups in delivering conservation aims. I'm also interested in innovative and engaging ways to promote good practices with different visitor groups.
Lindokuhle

Research Field Assistant, Inkawu Vervet Project

Lameck Mtali

Grants officer , Malawi Environmental Endowment Trust

Kourtney Cooper

Wildlife Biologist, Habitat Architects

Kate Tointon

Communications Executive, Fauna & Flora International

Kate joined the Conservation Leadership Programme (CLP), based at Fauna & Flora International (FFI), in February 2020. She has worked in a variety of science communication roles, and has a BSc in Zoology and Psychology, an MSc in Animal Behaviour, and a PhD in Zoology. Kate has had a lifelong interest in ecological research and wildlife conservation, and has studied a variety of species in the field, including Atlantic puffins in the UK, Horsfield’s hawk cuckoos in Japan, and Aegean wall lizards in Greece.
Karitus Mwaya Mwansa

Ecologist , Zambian Carnivore Programme

Karen Aghababyan

Executive Director, BirdLinks Armenia NGO

I have launched National Bird Monitoring and National Butterfly Monitoring in Armenia. I'm publishing 8-12 scientific papers per annum in international peer-reviewed journals. I have initiated improvement of Armenian Environmental Legislation and its linkage to the International Conventions and Agreements. I am a member of IUCN SSC and a number of other professional societies. My main research interest is study of habitat preferences of rare and threatened species of birds and butterflies and development of win-win models, where human business and the wild habitats can successfully co-exist.
Jose Antonio Diaz Luque

CEO, Endangered Conservation

I'm a wildlife conservationist, with 14 years of hands-on experience in the field management and coordination of international conservation and research programs with endangered wildlife. My work focuses heavily on parrots and macaws, participating in or leading 13 programs in 8 countries. My strong interest is in biodiversity conservation based on field research and focus on wildlife species highly threatened by extinction.
Jon Taylor

Director , Conservation Optimism

I have over 30 years' experience working in conservation, often at the interface with sustainable development. I have led teams, programmes, and sometimes thinking, at, amongst others, WWF, ZSL and Save the Rhino International. I have a lot of experience of conceiving, designing, implementing and evaluating conservation strategies and interventions. I have a particular interest in identifying and trying to answer some of the 'big' questions around conservation in the 21st century.
Jonathan Hunter

Wildlife Protection Project Coordinator, -

I'm passionate about protecting wildlife and wild places, particularly through the development of participatory and preventative strategies that address wildlife crime. I'm based in Malaysia and love enjoying natural places in Southeast Asia, whether that be hiking/trail running through forests, bird & wildlife watching or paddle boarding/kayaking/snorkeling along the coast.
Jigme Tshelthrim Wangyal

Regional and Membership Program Officer, Amphibians Specialist Group, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

For unintentionally setting free a non-venomous injured wolf snake from my room, my college mates call me Snake-man because by doing so, they assumed I endangered their lives. You can find me with wild animals in the mountains, valleys, or plains because our addresses are somehow the same. Outside my job, I do herping and anyone who wants information on this group of animals besides other biodiversity, climate, and social science can contact me any time. Rest, I follow Allan Rufus’ dictum “Life is like a sandwich, birth as one slice and death as the other. What you put in between the slices is up to you. Is your sandwich tasty or sour?” So, it is me who makes my sandwich! Education-wise, I have a PhD Ecosystem Management (University of New England, Armidale, Australia), MSc Biodiversity, Wildlife, and Ecosystem Health (Edinburgh University, Scotland, UK), PG Diploma (Hons), Wildlife Management (Wildlife Institute of India), BSc Forestry (Royal University of Bhutan), and High Standard Professional Certificate (Forest Rangers' Course), Northeast Forest Rangers' College, Jalukbari, Assam (now Central Academy for State Forest Service, Burnihat, Assam, India). All my life, I studied Nature Conservation and related Ecological and Environmental Sciences and live to see how rapidly they change. I can do many things many people can do! I have been recently immortalized by a team of taxonomists from the British Museum as they named a torrent frog (Amolops wangyali) from eastern Bhutan after me based on the work I have done on Bhutan amphibians. Thus, frogs in military jackets around Trashigang may carry my name as their specific species epithet. But more than rejoicing, I feel stressed because I feel I should do more in this area and I don't have much time. So, you know...!
Jennifer McNulty

Programme Manager - Marine Natural Capital Ecosystem Assessment, JNCC

Jeanette Wharton

Events Assistant and Engagement Officer & (also a Conservation Volunteer ), Lancashire Wildlife Trust

Hi I'm Jen. I am 52 years old  -I have been passionate about Nature & Wildlife my whole life and was brought up in the UK in Devon and then Norfolk, so always surrounded by the wild landscapes and what they have to offer! I now live in Lancashire by the sea but we have access to the countryside within 5 minutes in every direction.  My week is spent between working for The Wildlife Trust & running my Property Rental Business. The rest of the time is doing our 1/3 acre garden which is totally dedicated to nature and the environment. I Volunteer 2 other days a week with my local Wildlife Trust covering roles from Visitor Engagement and Marketing, to woodland conservation, physically tending the reserves, hedge laying, botany surveys, assisting with Beach School on Sand Dunes and much more. I joined WildHub to connect with likeminded people and to complete courses, gathering helpful resources along the way .  I have begun to participate in various training courses and roles and additionally have become involved in local green woodworking groups, forestry societies and more - it has become an addiction!!! :) Also, I am very passionate about mindfulness, wellbeing, forest bathing, wild swimming and spending as much of my time as possible outdoors.  I'm lucky to have travelled to many countries across the world looking at local wildlife, such as South Africa, Canada, USA, and lots of Europe. Additionally I donate to various Wildlife Conservation Charities both in the UK and abroad.  The environment, sustainability and conservation are the things I want to concentrate on from now on.  
Janaki M

Project officer, WWF-India

I have been working for the last 3 years with World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)- India in the eastern Himalayas. My interests and research fall in an interdisciplinary field of ecology and social sciences. My interests are particularly in community based conservation approaches, understanding social-ecological systems and the role of Traditional ecological knowledge in conservation.
James Ngala

Finance and Administration Manager, Bahari Hai Conservation Organisation

I am James. Working at Bahari Hai Conservation, a Non-for-profit Organisation as a Finance and Administration Manager. I resides in Kenya, Eastern part of Africa. I have been working in conservation for more than seventeen years.
Huy Hoang Quoc

Vice director, GreenViet Biodiversity Conservation Centre

I am a zoologist. I graduated with a Master's degree from Hue University in 2014, majoring in Zoology. I have been working for GreenViet since 2014. My primary field of work is researching and conserving animals, including studies on species diversity, genetics, and conservation solutions. I believe that through research and conservation efforts, we can significantly contribute to the preservation and development of natural ecosystems. My mission extends beyond generating knowledge to effecting practical change and creating positive impacts within the community.