All Speakers

Roger Reyes

Director Ejecutivo

CODDEFFAGOLF

Roger Reyes is the Executive Director of CODDEFFAGOLF, with 10 years of experience in the conservation of marine resources in the Gulf of Fonseca. He has led multidisciplinary teams dedicated to...

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Olivia QingYang CHENG

Student

Centre for Global Education

My name is Olivia Cheng. I’m 16 years old from Canada, and I'm incredibly grateful and empowered to bring conservation efforts to youth and youth to the conservation space. This cause is extremely...

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David RAMOS

Senior Manager, Sustainability

HSBC Bank Middle East Limited

David Ramos is a Senior Manager in Sustainability for HSBC Bank Middle East, North Africa and Turkey. From November 2022 to June 2024 he was Acting Head of Sustainability for the region while the...

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Katherine HEINEMAN

Program Officer

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, IUCN SSC Center for Species Survival Biodiversity Banking

I am originally from the midwestern United States with degrees from the University of Nebraska and a doctorate in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology from University of Illinois-Urbana. For...

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Natalie COX

IUCN Commission on Education and Communication 2021-2025

Natalie Cox is a Program Officer with IUCN, based in Washington D.C. and supporting the Commission on Education and Communication (CEC) and the North America Regional Office. She joins IUCN with...

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Silvina Marta GIUDICI

Mgtr. Desarrollo Sustentable

Fundación Villavicencio (Danone)

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Pam MCELWEE

Professor

Rutgers University

I am an environmental anthropologist with additional training in geography and forestry & ecology. My interests are in the social impacts of global environmental problems, and the distributional...

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Jane BUDD

Head Veterinary Services

Environment and Protected Areas Authority Sharjah

Dr. Jane Budd is Head of Veterinary Services at the Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah, UAE. She has over 25 years of experience in wildlife health and conservation,...

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Ruth SPENCER

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Rajesh SHARMA

Scientist

Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education (ICFRE)

Rajesh Sharma M.Sc. and PhD in Forestry with specialization in Forest Genetics & Tree Improvement is presently posted as Assistant Director General (Biodiversity & Climate Change) Indian...

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Polen Cisneros

Program Manager, Wildlife Crime

International Fund for Animal Welfare

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Michelle ROSE

Program Leader Social Science and Visitor Research

Parks Victoria

Michelle Rose is a Social Scientist with Parks Victoria, based on Gunaikurnai Country in the Strzelecki Ranges, Victoria, Australia. With a background in psychology and the social sciences, Michelle...

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Nirmal SHAH

Chief Executive

Nature Seychelles

Dr. Shah is a Seychellois fisheries, environmental and sustainable development expert with 43 years of experience in public, governmental, private and NGO sectors. He has also worked for IUCN and...

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Fatima ALSANADI

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Lewis Cocks COCKS

Aquarium Curator

The National Aquarium

Working with aquatics since the age of 15, i have steadily been involved with aquariums, conservation and fieldwork for 20 years and have spent the last 13 years in the GCC. Currently the Curator of...

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Steven Brumby

CEO and Co-Founder

Impact Observatory

Steve Brumby is the Co-Founder and CEO of Impact Observatory, a mission-driven technology company bringing geospatial AI for environmental, climate, and sustainability risk analysis. Impact...

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Kristin SMITHERS

Advocacy and Development Officer

Wilderness Foundation Africa

Kristin Smithers is the Advocacy and Development Officer at Wilderness Foundation Africa, specialising in strategic advocacy, development, and public affairs. She has extensive experience managing...

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AMELIA ARREGUIN PRADO

Coordinator / Project officer

CBD Women's Caucus & Forest Peoples Programme

Amelia Arreguín Prado is the Regional Vice Chair for Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean at IUCN CEESP. A specialist in gender justice, human rights, and environment, she has extensive...

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Felicien Nyenty Achare

Programme Officer- Conservation Action

International Union for the Conservation of Nature

Felicien Nyenty is a Programme Officer for Conservation Action at IUCN PACO, bringing over seven years of hands-on experience in forestry and wildlife management across Central Africa. He holds a...

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Paula PRIST

Senior Programme Coordinator

IUCN

Dr. Paula Ribeiro Prist is a Senior Programme Coordinator for Forest and Grasslands Unit at IUCN. A biologist by training, Dr. Prist holds a master's, doctorate and post-doctorate in landscape...

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Aseela AL MOALLA

Director of Fujairah Environment Authority

Fujairah Environment Authority

Her Excellency Aseilah Abdullah Moalla has a rich career. She achieved this through her academic career, obtaining a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Sharjah in 2005...

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Diana GARLYTSKA

Youth Advisory Committee Chair

IUCN

Diana Garlytska is a young expert who over 9 years of her career in academia has taught in more than a dozen of countries across Europe and Asia as a visiting lecturer. Diana has written several...

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Alain Sandy Liva RAHARIJAONA

Senior Advisor

SPACES Program

Alain Liva Raharijaona is a professional in economics, international trade, and biodiversity finance. He held notable positions as Economic Counselor at the Embassy of Madagascar in Brussels, non-...

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Anna SALSAC

Communications Manager

CLS

Anna Salsac is Communications Lead for the Environment & Climate unit at CLS (Collecte Localisation Satellites). She supports the deployment and promotion of satellite-based solutions for...

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Iliana MENDOZA

Fondo Mexicano para la Conservación de la Naturaleza

I hold a degree in Biology with a specialization in Agroecology from the Technological Institute of the Valley of Oaxaca and a Master's degree in Social Economy Business Management from the...

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Alessandro BADALOTTI

General Manager

Fondation Segré

Conservationist with 20+ years of experience in project and programme planning, implementation and monitoring. More than 15 years working on grant-making with global portfolios in support of...

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Chansol KO

Programme Officer

GCIDA

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Kelvin Geovanni Criollo Merino

Youth Representative

Amazon Sacred Headwaters Alliance

Kelvin Geovanni Criollo Merino is a 25-year-old Indigenous leader from the Siona nationality of Ecuador. He is currently pursuing two bachelor’s degrees, in Law and Business Administration. As an...

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