OUR TEAM

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Eliza Stott

Eliza is a wildlife biologist based in Australia, with a strong passion for both native Australian mammals, as well as gender equality within the wildlife industry. Eliza has a Bachelor of Science (Zoology), an honours degree in Veterinary Biosciences, and is currently completing her PhD in Veterinary Science investigating treatment of sarcoptic mange in bare-nosed wombats. She has combined her passion for travel and the natural world with research, having undertaken research projects in different corners of the globe. Eliza is also an experienced zookeeper, and is currently working as a wildlife ranger alongside her research.

FOUNDER

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Maddy Staff

Maddy is a passionate advocate for wildlife and education, holding a bachelor's degree in Zoology and Ecology & Conservation Biology, along with an honours qualification in Ecology. Her honours research, conducted in collaboration with the Melbourne Museum, explored the effects of bushfires on ant diversity and composition within the Little Desert National Park. Maddy has a keen interest in community-based conservation and education. Maddy is also currently studying her Masters of education. Her passion for education is evident through her current role at The Little Sprouts Program and Moonlit Sanctuary where she brings sustainability and wildlife education to young children in an interactive and engaging manner. Maddy has also gained experience within the contaminated land space at a local council. Maddy hopes that her unique and varied experience will aid in building more inclusive and wide-reaching programs for the Women in Wildlife community.

PROJECT MANAGER

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    Leslie Dixon

    SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

  • Taylor Bartles

    PODCAST PRODUCER AND EDITOR

  • Paige Davenport

    COMMUNITY & EVENTS COORDINATOR

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    Von Henry

    NEWSLETTER CURATOR

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    Maya Risberg

    SOCIAL CONTENT CREATOR

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    Alexandria Andrews

    GLOBAL REP COORDINATOR

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    Morgan Hinton

    MENTORSHIP PROGRAM COORDINATOR

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    Unathi Makwange

    SOCIAL CONTENT CREATOR

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    Ashleigh Morris

    CONTENT CREATOR

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    Amisha Karla

    CONTENT CREATOR

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    Rova Mirindra

    CONTENT CREATOR

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    Gabriella Pereira

    COMMUNITY & EVENTS OFFICER

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    Tesa Mendoza

    REELS COLLABORATOR

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    MJ Estwick

    CONTENT CREATOR

  • Charlotte Read

    GLOBAL REP COORDINATOR

  • Lexi Anguiano

    CONTENT CREATOR

  • Jemma Roberts

    COMMUNITY EVENTS OFFICER

  • Kortnee Wells

    REELS CONTENT CREATOR

  • Carese Niezgoda

    EDUCATION PROGRAM OFFICER

  • Valeria van der Westhuizen

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  • Shelby Sebok

    GRANTS OFFICER

  • Grace Holland

    Webinar and Mentorship Coordinator

Meet our Advisory Board

  • Akanksha Sood Singh

    Natural History Filmmaker and Founder of ‘The Gaia People’ and ‘Women of the Wild- India, Pakistan and Malaysia’

  • Raabai Hawa

    Founder of ‘Ulinzi Africa Foundation’ and GM of ‘Lamu Environmental Foundation’

  • Karen Odendaal

    Conservationist and Rhino Protection Advocate, Research and General Manager

  • Gemma Capling

    CEO and Founder of ‘Worldwide Vets’

  • Leila Khalatbari

    Conservation Biologist and Wildlife Researcher

  • Jessica Mckelson

    CEO at ‘Trees for Life’

  • Michelle Campbell-Ward

    Wildlife, Zoo and Exotic Species Veterinarian and Researcher

  • Michelle Danks

    Founder and Director of ‘Emergency Wildlife Rescue’

  • Phoebe Meagher

    Wildlife Conservation Officer at ‘Taronga Conservation Society Australia’

  • Holly Bradley

    Ecology and Wildlife Management Research Fellow

  • Meredith Palmer

    Conservation Scientist

  • Catherine Haase

    Associate Professor of Mammalogy

  • Brooke Squires

    Founder and Director RAW Africa Eco-Tours

  • Tempe Adams

    Conservation Scientist and Elephant Biologist

  • Olivia Swain

    Operations Manager at the Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary

  • Mary Burak

    Conservation Scientist