Anne Wainuku Kahihia

Deputy Director of Kenya Wildlife Service (first woman in this post). Over 30 years’ experience in KWS overseeing implementation of community conservation programs, corporate social…

Dr. Colleen Begg

Colleen has been part of nurturing WE Africa from its first spark, through program development to launch. She is part of the WE Africa Leadership…

Fiesta Warinwa

Director of Policy Engagement at the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF). Previously served as AWF-Director of Corporates and Foundations – Africa and Country Director, Kenya. 20…

Dr. Gladys Kalema Zikusoka

Veterinarian and founder of the Conservation through Public Health. Uganda’s first female wildlife veterinary officer. Awards: Whitely Gold Award, San Diego Zoo Conservation-in-Action, Sierra Club…

Dr. Leela Hazzah

Over the years, Leela has grown increasingly concerned about the state of our planet and the people who are trying to save it. She has…

Dr. Nyawira Muthiga

Kenya Program Director at the Wildlife Conservation Society. Leading marine scientist with over 30 years experience working in coastal Kenya and coral reefs around the…

Rosette Chantal Rugamba

Managing Director of Songa Africa and Amakoro Songa Lodge. Previous roles include Director of Rwanda Tourism and National Parks (ORTPN) and the Deputy CEO of…

Dr. Winnie Kiiru

Founder of Conservation Kenya. Over 20 years’ experience working to protect Kenya’s wildlife. Board Chair, Friends of Karura Forest, Board member of the Amboseli Trust…