Fellow Focus Area: Equity, gender & environmental justice

Helvecia Embola

Helvecia Embola

With 16 years of experience in development, Helvecia Embola is the Coordinator of World Economic Skills and Development (WESAD), a Cameroonian based NGO. She is also the leader of Women…
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Paola Bouley

Paola Bouley

Paola Bouley (she/her) is an Ecologist, National Geographic Explorer, and 2022 Women for the Environment Africa Fellow. She was born and grew up in South Africa, pursued her education on…
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Nafeesa Esmail

Nafeesa Esmail

Nafeesa is an interdisciplinary conservation scientist with diverse global experience, inspired to focus on the African continent where her roots are. With a background in both terrestrial and marine ecosystems…
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Fiona Wanjiku Moejes

Fiona Wanjiku Moejes

Fiona is motivated by the opportunity science presents to understand and improve how we live with our natural environment. She has a background in developing and implementing multi- and transdisciplinary…
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Tiana Andriamanana

Tiana Andriamanana

Born and raised in Madagascar, Tiana Andriamanana graduated with a degree in biochemistry. She joined Fanamby – a nonprofit working on sustainable management of harmonious protected areas – in 2009…
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Ojochenemi Ruth Akagu

Ojochenemi Ruth Akagu

Ojochenemi Ruth Akagu is a Conservation Biologist with over 13 years of experience in biodiversity conservation and sustainable livelihood development. She works with community members, government institutions and private sectors…
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Greta Francesca Iori

Greta Francesca Iori

Greta is an international consultant and environmentalist specialising in wildlife crime, conservation strategy, and socio-environmental justice. She currently serves as Lead, Partnerships & Coalition Building at Daughters for Earth, advancing…
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Faith Milkah Wakonyo Muniale

Faith Milkah Wakonyo Muniale

Faith Milkah Wakonyo Muniale is a Kenyan, environmental scientist with research and development experience in environmental conservation, natural resources management and livelihoods. She has experience in different countries in Africa…
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Aaniyah Martin

Aaniyah Martin

Aaniyah brings over 20 years of experience in the conservation sector, with a strong focus on aligning environmental and social justice. Her work explores the space where ecological and human…
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