WE Member Role: 2021 FELLOWS

Patience Gandiwa

Trained as an ecologist, Professor Patience Gandiwa has published more than 56 peer-reviewed scientific papers in the field of conservation. She is a Director responsible for International Conservation Affairs (TFCAs…
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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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Melissa de Kock

I’ve worked for the past 17 years in conservation, climate and development across Southern and East Africa. My focus has been largely on supporting rural communities to manage their natural…
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Lucy W. Waruingi

Lucy is the Executive Director of the African Conservation Centre (ACC) and holds a BSc in Computer Science and statistics from University of Nairobi and MSc in Geographic Information Systems…
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Lalao Aigrette Ravaoarinorotsihoarana

Lalao Aigrette, graduated from the Institut Halieutique de Sciences Marines, University of Toliara in Madagascar. Lalao is the National Technical Advisor for Mangroves at the NGO, Blue Ventures. Passionate about…
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Greta Francesca Iori

Greta Francesca Iori is an Ethiopian-Italian wildlife crime and conservation adviser to various African Governments, International Organisations and NGOs with extensive experience in trying to bring an end to the…
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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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Denise Adaoyibo Okpala

Inspired by nature, Denise has a lifelong objective to explore techniques and policies that will help facilitate sustainable environmental conservation. She has over ten years of work experience in environmental…
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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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Zilanie Tamara Gondwe

A feminist, journalist and socialite activist with purpose, I write resistance. I choose to champion movements that value innovative approaches to social transformation. Through my work with Lilongwe Wildlife Trust, UNDP…
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