Leadership and Staff - African People & Wildlife

Leadership and Program Team

Karakai Barisha

Youth Environmental Education Assistant

Samson Beah

Beekeeping Program Officer

David Castico

Human-Wildlife Conflict Prevention Program Officer

Susan Chege

Youth Environmental Education and Girls Club Program Officer

Molly Dodge

Director of Conservation Partnerships

Janeth Edward

Conservation Programs and MELA Officer

Ramadhani Issaka

Rangeland Management Program Officer

Yusuph B. Kaaya

Finance and Administration Manager

Elvis Kisimir

Human-Wildlife Conflict Prevention Senior Program Officer

Lesikar Lesane Koole

Human-Wildlife Conflict Prevention Program Assistant

Ngoroo Mushao Koreka

Human-Wildlife Conflict Prevention Program Assistant

Jumanne Hussin Labia

Living Wall Extension Officer

Jackson Shuaka Laizer

Human-Wildlife Conflict Prevention Program Assistant

Edwin Lukas Laizer

Human-Wildlife Conflict Prevention Program Assistant

Simon Lekas

Human Wildlife Conflict Prevention Program Assistant

Steven Lekuko

Human-Wildlife Conflict Prevention Program Assistant

Ezekiel Lendoyan

Human-Wildlife Conflict Prevention Program Assistant

Yamat Lengai

Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, and Adaptation Officer

Laly Lichtenfeld, Ph.D.

Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Revocatus Magayane

Environmental Education and ACTIVE™ Senior Program Officer

Methusela Lameck Magobeko

Geospatial Data and Conservation Technology Officer

Emanuel Richard Mbukoti

Human-Wildlife Conflict Prevention Program Assistant

Kirerenjo Medukenya

Community Conservation and Environment Officer

Isaya Petro Mollel

Human-Wildlife Conflict Prevention Program Assistant

Alais Morindat

ACTIVE™ Program Director

Loshiro Alais Morindat

Rangeland Management Program Officer

Elizabeth Naro

Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, and Adaptation

Sara Ndalio

Finance and Administration Officer

Fatuma Salum

Women's Empowerment Officer

Neovitus Sianga

Community Conservation and Environment Director

Katy Teson

Communications and Outreach Manager

Charles Trout

Co-Founder and Chief Program Officer

Emmily Tunuka

Storyteller

Noloholo Environmental Center Operations Team

Management

Maria Emmanuel

Operational and Logistical Management Officer

Paul Mbise

Transportation Manager

Tumaini Nnko

Noloholo Environmental Center Assistant

Bryson Ogondieky

Noloholo Environmental Center Maintenance Manager

Drivers

Edward John

Driver

Tumaini Laswai

Driver

Amos Raphael Matinda

Driver

Ngala Ng'iria

Driver

Peter Urio

Driver

Cooks

Emmanuel Abel

Cook

Loormorwa Lesirkon

Cook

Peshutu Molel

Cook

Lomayani Nongululu

Cook

Security

David Elikomboa

Watchman

Ezekiel Kisota

Watchman

Sinon Kisota

Watchman

Loriang Lengai

Watchman

Tobiko Ndaani

Watchman

Obedi Nongululu

Watchman

Maina Saruni

Watchman

Elisha Teme

Watchman

Custodians

Laurent George Nyambi

Custodian

Juma Rajabu

Custodian

Community Teams

Community Rangeland Monitors

A group of forty-two Community Rangeland Monitors helps local governments make timely decisions about the management of their grasslands.

Community Scouts

A rapid response squad of eleven Community Game Scouts protects habitats and endangered species in the Maasai Steppe landscape.

Warriors for Wildlife

A team of 116 Warriors for Wildlife and program officers prevents human-wildlife conflict across our conservation landscapes.

Youth Environmental Mentors

Youth Environmental Mentors are a group of thirty-three Wildlife Club graduates who organize activities and serve as role models for their respective clubs.

Board of Directors

Laly Lichtenfeld, Ph.D.

President

Charles Trout

Vice President

Virginia Lynch Dean

Secretary

Tracy Higgins

Director

Hans Cosmas Ngoteya

Director

Timothy Parton

Director

Jeremy Swanson

Director

Emeritus

Rosalie Ballantine

Treasurer

Mark L. Lichtenfeld

Director

Jonathan D. Meade

Director

Ann C. Smith

Director

History

APW was co-founded in 2005 by Dr. Laly Lichtenfeld and Charles Trout with a mission to create win-win solutions for people and wildlife in Tanzania.

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Members of the African People and Wildlife team

Our Holistic Approach

We create a more balanced world by delivering win-win outcomes for people and nature.

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Our Vision

We envision a world where Africa’s people and wildlife coexist and thrive in vibrant, healthy landscapes.

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