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Our Team
Behind our mission is a diverse team of conservationists, researchers, field practitioners and support staff working across East Africa and beyond. Together, we combine scientific expertise, local knowledge and practical conservation experience to develop and implement solutions that help people and large carnivores coexist.
Ana Grau Valenciano
Research & Monitoring Lead
Bora Daudi
Cook
Darem Philipo
Lion Defender
Dominik Bauer
Conservation Strategy Lead
Evaline Kipiron
Lion Extension Officer
Gwisu Kulwa
Lion Extension Officer
James Salaon
Lion Extension Officer
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John Olengoliai
Lead LEO
Juliana Gwandu
Cook
Luka Kideka
Lion Extension Officer
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Michael Kipilipili
Field Assistant
Monica Ngasike
Research Assistant
Paul Shiveka
Camp Caretaker
Phoebe Wakhungu
Finance Manager
Thomas Kirima
Lion Extension Officer
Wiston Mtandamo
Field Programmes Manager, Ruaha
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Bakari Mswamwili
Guard
Chama Foro
Lead LEO
Daniel Erupe
Lion Extension Officer
Daudi Kinyoka
Lion Defender
Elias Charles
Lion Defender Programme Officer
Jared Swanson
Conservation Capacity Development Lead
Joni Overbosch
Strategic Projects Lead
Judith Mtalo
Finance and HR Officer
Kende Lugolola
Lion Defender
Miriam Kagore
Lion Extension Officer
Morris Lenkolos
Lion Extension Officer
Nyota Bisihenda
Lion Defender
Pauline Kariuki
Lion Extension Officer
Purity Murugi
Office Assistant
Side Shinyanga
Lion Extension Officer
Stephano Asecheka
Human-Wildlife Conflict Coordinator
Thomas Mojong
Conservation Officer
Zainabu Dihenga
Cook
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Baraka Gela
Lion Extension Officer
Charles Daudi
Lion Extension Officer
Daniel Tabaka
Lion Defender
Diana Bebwa
Finance and HR Officer
Esther Alula
Cook
Gabriel Ole Nyausi
Field Programmes Manager, Laikipia
Haron Tabarwa
Lion Extension Officer
Jennifer Thiga
Accountant
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Joseph Francis
Data and Research Manager
Julius Selendu
Lion Defender
Kulwa Sabida
Guard
Musai Kidai
Lion Defender
Obeid Foro
Lion Extension Officer
Peter Leilatoo
Lion Extension Officer
Saidi Mohammed
Lion Defender​
Simba Gaga
Lion Defender
Veronica Raniki
Lion Extension Officer
Zainabu Mlaponi
Field Programmes Manager, Selous-Nyerere
Alex Simiyu
Digital Communications Officer​
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Bayanga Simba
Guard
Eva Kilelii
CCT Programme Officer
Godana Sururu
Lion Extension Officer​
Ignas Koyaki
Lion Defender
John KK
Lion Defender
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Joseph Hamisi
Guard
Juhno Yu
Senior Fundraising Lead
Mashaka Mlango
Driver
Mohammed Abubakar
Research Assistant​
Mwarabu Nasri
Lion Extension Officer
Pagi Jidaselema
Lion Extension Officer
Solomon Punyua
Lion Extension Officer
Thomas Balesta
Lion Defender
Wanii Mwanga
Head Mechanic​
Board of Trustees
Adam Hart
Professor of Science Communication University of Gloucestershire
Prof. David Macdonald
Founder of Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU) at the University of Oxford
Charlie Mayhew
Founder & President
Tusk Trust
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Advisory Board
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Karen (Kerry) Hancock
Director Rockwood Leisure
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Maureen Meeng
Confidential Advisor, Trainer, Executive Producer