Individual Ambassador Directory

Aaron Salmah Dery is highly spiritual and a strong believer in the oneness of all existence. To attain consciousness leads to the realisation of all other consciousness. Joining Rewilding Africa offers a wonderful opportunity to support on-the-ground conservation efforts by empowering localities to safeguard their land. Given the alarming rates at which African habitats surrounding conservation hotspots are being degraded, Read more...

Alex is a sophomore at The University of Wisconsin-Madison majoring in Zoology and Conservation Biology. Alex recently spent a summer at Loziba Wildlife Reserve in South Africa where he learned more about community conservancies and Rewilding Africa’s conservation goals. He is now excited to join the Rewilding Africa team and raise funding and awareness for community-based conservation in Africa . Read more...

Balmoi Abe is a regenerative thinker and heritage design consultant with over 19 years of professional experience in designing and implementing projects that foster cultural, social, and environmental sustainability. He is the founder and executive director of Mambo Heritage, a consultancy firm that delivers the nexus between settlement, cultural intelligence, and innovation in Africa. Balmoi’s work combines his passion for Read more...

I am from Gambia, currently in Rwanda Kigali, and attending African Leadership University. I am passionate and committed to advancing environmental consciousness and climate Justice. #Entrepreneurship #Climate Justice#Sustainability#EnvironmentalAdvocacy Read more...

In 2024, I am completing my second-year master’s in social entrepreneurship and working part-time at the university. I also coach a little bit of tennis and enjoy playing computer games. I volunteer at a drug rehab centre for people who are from impoverished areas. I promote social entrepreneurship wherever possible. Read more...

I’m David, a Net zero employee living in Cambridge in the UK< form the UK and about the last person you’d expect to be a rewilding Ambassador. I have no family connection to south Africa, no conservation background and have never been into he bush. But I do have a background in Journalism, have worked in cape town south African Read more...

I am a highly enthusiastic professional with project management and implementation skills and experience both in government and NGOs dealing with climate change, environmental conservation and wildlife management projects where currently I am the Monitoring and Evaluation officer for the World bank funded project, Financing Locally Led Climate Actions (FLLOCA) in Nyamira County. I have previously been engaged in conservation, Read more...

I am passionate about designing and developing solutions that start with people. We must be people-centric to mitigate the negative impacts of climate change and support economic development in Africa. I design solutions that promote and develop value-chains associated with agroforestry using climate smart, regenerative agriculture practices. Solutions that support nature by creating long-term employment opportunities, improve biodiversity, build climate Read more...

Went to university of nairobi// Career and related fields Environmental conservationist//Natural resource manager// wildlife manager// project management. Read more...

Managing Director of Orbis Africa, a bespoke Expedition company specialising in Global Citizenship, Educational & Conservation based programmes in Africa. Dom also works as a specialist consultant in progressive & forward thinking Sustainable Tourism practices for governments, destinations, hotels & Tourism providers across Africa. Read more...

Born in the Eastern Cape in South Africa, Donna has always loved the wild side. She discovered the wonder of nature early on in life and was never happier than when exploring a windswept sand dune or in a mokoro in the silence of the Okavango. A BA (Psych/Soc.Anth) and an MBA led to a career in international management consulting. Read more...

Owner and CEO of 9Point Consulting & Advisory. I am a specialist advisor, attaché and ambassador for international corporate and governmental missions, using my wealth of experience and leveraging well developed networks. Born and raised in rural Zimbabwe (Zambezi Valley) then Malawi, Zambia and South Africa, I have a deep affinity with the local communities, the environment and precious wildlife. Read more...

Born and raised in the Masai Mara region. Son of a nomadic pastoralist. Sent to school (as punishment!) and had to walk 20kms across the savannah daily as a little boy, encountering some perils along the way, but also encountering communities – villagers who took me in when there was danger and looked out for me. Edward says those experiences Read more...

My name is Elly Omondi, born and raised in Homabay county in the Kisuri village, Kenya. After completing my high school education, I pursued my passion for wildlife management and conservation course by joining the KWS training institute , Naivasha. I then enrolled with the San Diego Wildlife Alliance Academy (USA ), and Edinburgh University to gain further various skills Read more...

Ephraim is a pragmatic development practitioner with a solid foundation in Agriculture and Development. As a seasoned professional in agriculture interventions, he drives impactful initiatives for resilient food systems and sustainable livelihoods through technology adoption and agricultural innovation. He is an enthusiast of nature-based solutions to food, nutrition and income insecurity and social-economic development challenges through his adeptness at maximising benefits of Read more...

I am a young architect driven by a deep passion for sustainable development and community empowerment. With a fervent commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), I am eager to contribute my skills and expertise to the betterment of society. Fueled by a desire to create spaces that harmonize with the environment and uplift communities, I approach architecture as a Read more...

As an expert in soil health, ecosystem restoration and regenerative agriculture, coupled with extensive experience in rural sociology and anthropology, Francis is a consultant to many international organizations supporting agriculture biodiversity in Africa. He plays a pivotal role in environmental/ecosystem restoration, climate solutions, sustainability strategies, and regenerative designs projects aimed at ambitiously restoring degraded ecosystems and facilitating agricultural revitalization and Read more...

I describe myself as a “people person”. Embedded between natural resource use and conservation, development and livelihoods and the love of nature. I argue for environmental policies that focus on sustainability of landscapes through the development -conservation-livelihood trade-offs. Over the last two decades of my work as a forester, biodiversity enthusiast and environmental governance expert, I see a seamless integration Read more...

Dedicated and committed researcher of Wildlife and Biodiversity Conservation. Read more...

Hilaire is the Elected Representative of the Togolese Diaspora in the UK on board of the High Council of Togolese Abroad (HCTE) www.diasporatg.org He works very closely with Institutions in Togo including the University of Lome decentralised Municipalities, Ministries of Agriculture, Investment Promotion, Environment, Foreign Affairs and Rural Development with objectives of Mobilising investments in the UK for the development Read more...

I’m a Sustainability Champion with Finance and IT background. I work closely with indigenous communities in Kenya using a human centered design and leveraging Science Technology Engineering Arts and Mathematics to offer solutions to climate change, conservation and education. Read more...

I lead a collaborative initiative dedicated to ecosystem restoration, which I see as our final hope for cooling the planet. Formerly an institutional broker on Wall Street, I am now committed to my true passion—reconnecting with and preserving the wonders of our planet in this crucial chapter of my life. Rewilding Africa is a bold and significant initiative where I Read more...

Born in Ngamiland near Lake Ngami  and commonly known as the Tourism Hub of Botswana and where you find the world famous Okavango Delta. I grew up around animals and my love for wildlife led me to the laboratories where I took up a career in animal vaccine production in Botswana &  the UK after completing my studies. I am Read more...

I am a wildlife/environmental/biodiversity lawyer based in Harare Zimbabwe. I am passionate about using the law to advance the conservation of wildlife resources, sustainable wildlife management and human-wildlife co-existence. My main areas of interest include community engagements on wildlife issues, convening platforms bringing together communities and other wildlife conservation actors and the development of laws and policies advancing wildlife conservation. Read more...

I am a Full Professor of Conservation Biology at the Félix Houphouët-Boigny University, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Since July 2018, I have been the Director General of the Swiss Centre for Scientific Research in Côte d’Ivoire (CSRS). My work focuses on the management of natural resources and the conservation of large mammal species, particularly primates. This work bridges ecology, economics, and Read more...

I am a passionate conservationist and co-founder of  both Rewilding Africa CIC and African Conservancies. I provide an experienced and holistic Development Consulting & Deal Making negotiation service to NPO’s, project, property and business owners, and work closely with family offices and individual philanthropists and investors. Read more...

I am a young man, passionate about the welfare of the nature and environment. Read more...

I am a young conservation scientist, with a recently acquired MSc in Conservation and Biodiversity from the University of Exeter. Raised in the Italian mountains and currently based in South Africa, I have a deep fascination for wildlife, in all its shapes and forms. My primary areas of expertise include ecological restoration, species reintroductions and human-wildlife conflict mitigation. I am Read more...

I am the founder of Giwa Climate Response, a three-year-old community-based organization focusing on environmental conservation in Nyeri, Kenya. We focus on reforestation and working to promote environmental protection. Read more...

Hello! I’m Kayanja Enock, a Junior Graphics Designer, Student studying Filming and Videography with expertise in Adobe illustrator, Photoshop and Premier Pro. With more than 4 years of experience in Professional Driving Services, I’ve developed a strong proficiency in executing all given tasks in a timely manner. I’m passionate about Wildlife, Content Making and Video Editing. I look forward to Read more...

Private Safari Guide – Africa and beyond Read more...

Hello! My name is Liam Furniss and I am a writer and journalist from South Africa currently based in London. I have recently graduated from the University of Oxford where I was studying a Masters in Literature and Arts. My research focused on the ways in which the South African environment and landscape impacted the British Colonial enterprise. While at Read more...

Loupa Pius, MSc. Environment and Natural Resources Management, Landscape officer for African Wildlife Foundation and also a Founder of Rural Environmental Solutions (RES). Loupa is a rangelands, pastoralism and Community conservation landscape expert . Youth liaison for Alliance of IPLCs for Conservation in Africa. Co chair for the International Year of Rangelands and pastoralists in Eastern Africa. Read more...

Mariam’s career spans over 15 years, during which she’s significantly contributed to the fields of international development, finance, and management. Her efforts have taken her across Africa and Europe, where she’s worked hand-in-hand with communities and various organizations. More than just a skilled public finance expert and chartered accountant, Mariam’s approach has always been people-centric, focusing on the broader goal Read more...

Based in the UK now, but after living in South Africa for 3 years my love for the African wilderness has stayed with me. I’m passionate about conservation, the environment, and helping people improve their livelihoods. This lead me to co-found the Tsusumetso fund, invest in the Loziba Wildlife Reserve in 2022 and join up with the Rewilding Africa team Read more...

I am a dynamic and result driven Agricultural, natural resources management Executive, and Project Manager with more than 7 years of work experience across sectors in the Botswana market. My key areas of expertise include natural resources management, Animal science, Field crops, Horticulture, Soil Science, Irrigation, Drainage, Farm management, Marketing, Agricultural economics, Land use, Environmental management, Appraisal, Extension, Education, Customer Read more...

I am a passionate young conservationist hailing from the beautiful landscapes of Namibia. Born and raised in a rural village nestled along the banks of the Okavango River, My deep connection with nature ignited my commitment to preserving the environment. I possess a Bachelor’s degree in Spatial Planning with a focus on Regional and Rural Development, and an Honors degree Read more...

I’m Mohamedi Kidogo from Tanzania and Founder of SELOUS – NIASSA WILDLIFE SOCIETY in Southern Tanzania, With a Masters degree in Wildlife Management and experience for Work as Wildlife Ecologist at Tunduru District Council Read more...

I’m a native South African, now living and working in the UK as a home care nurse. I have always been an advocate for the South African wilderness. In recent years, I have been championing the protection of the rural areas in my homeland. I have been on RhinoArt community projects where I supported the donation of over 800 bags Read more...

Nelson is a Rural Economist with over 29 years of professional experience in Sales Marketing and Relationship management in a diversity of sectors. He is highly experienced in community mobilization; training & project management and he has implemented many life-changing projects in rural communities especially in the telecom and financial Inclusion sectors. Nelson is the Founder and Executive Director of Read more...

As a passionate Conservation & Sustainability Specialist, Rotary Peace Fellow, and a recognized Top 100 Young African Conservation Leader, I am thrilled at the opportunity to serve as a Rewilding Africa Ambassador for Zimbabwe. With a diverse background spanning multiple continents and over a decade of experience in conservation and community development, I bring a unique blend of expertise, passion, Read more...

I am a third year Biology student at Durham University currently operating as a freelance photographer and filmmaker. I have worked in wildlife conservation and environmentalism on a global scale and focusing on work in the UK, South Africa and Namibia. I have spent nearly 9 months over the last few years in Southern Africa working in wildlife conservation, shadowing Read more...

Rabecca became a prominent voice for social and environmental development, advocating for meaningful youth engagement, Climate justice and policies aimed at protecting vulnerable societies and ecosystems. Her ability to communicate complex issues in a relatable way made her a sought-after speaker at conferences and events. Driven by her belief in the power of education, Rabecca has also became a policy Read more...

I’m a community leader and committed member of the Loziba Wilderness community partnership project in Kwazulu Natal, South Africa. The concept of Rewilding Africa resonates with my passion and ethos. Read more...

As a highly dedicated and result-driven professional with an in-depth background in natural resource sustainable management and public administration, I have consistently demonstrated my ability to deliver exceptional service. I am a bilingual and highly adaptive problem-solving professional with over five (05+) years of in-depth knowledge and competence in sustainable management of natural resources (agriculture, forestry, agroforestry, environmental management, & Read more...

I grew up in Cape Town South Africa. Moved and completed my schooling in England. Graduated from Swansea University with a BSc(Hons) in Zoology. Have spent my career in life sciences. I travelled far and wide, have lived in the USA, worked for 4+years in Malaysia and for the last ~20 years have been a CEO of both public and Read more...

🌱 Passionate advocate for sustainability and eco-conscious living 🌍 With a background in biology and medical science, including two master’s degrees, I’ve recently embarked on a new journey studying artificial intelligence and sustainable technologies. My career shift was driven by a deep-seated passion for creating a more sustainable world for everyone. I believe in the power of education to drive Read more...

Stephen AINA is an incurable nature enthusiast with vast interests in pragmatic conservation (numerical ecology), and the deployment of conservation technology/wildlife metrics to support policy and decision-making. Driven by his passion for evidence-based conservation practices, he has led and participated in several conservation projects at the landscape and community levels in Nigeria. He coordinated the establishment of Gashaka Biodiversity Support Read more...

I’m a lifelong committed conservationist. My background is twofold. Firstly, running photographic safaris in several Southern African countries over many years with a major focus on Zambia in particular. Secondly, as a Trustee of various conservation charities both in the UK and Africa, the Uganda Conservation Foundation being my main African charity. Read more...

With over 20 years of practical experience in conservation and sustainable utilisation of natural resources in the face of climate change with stakeholder engagement/mobilisation. I have passionately and successfully developed, managed, and implemented conservation and sustainable livelihoods projects, facilitated nature-based solutions and initiatives to mitigate diverse challenges emanating from climate change and human wildlife conflicts. Was a Program Director for Read more...

Dr Wiseman Ndlovu is a professional business coach, facilitator, and analytical thinker with a passion for agriculture support and sustainability, rural development, institutional economics, agri-business, and entrepreneurship. He holds a PhD in Rural Development from the University of Venda and is the Founder of The WyzeSymba Pty Ltd. Wiseman has vast local and international experiences and skills that include organic Read more...

I was born in the Eastern Province of South Africa. I am an Environmental and Social Scientist with extensive experience in Biodiversity Conservation, Climate Change adaptation, and mitigation strategies and an interest and focus on gender and climate change. I have an interest and experience in working with indigenous people and local communities on conservation issues safeguarding environment and the Read more...