OUR TEAM
We are a rapidly growing organization that protects Africa’s natural ecosystems and wildlife. Our team is made up of over 70 passionate individuals who are spread out across the countries we operate Africa-Gabon, Uganda, Kenya, Mozambique, KAZA-Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Angola, the UK and the US. Our core teams are based in Kenya, Uganda, and Gabon.
We are implementing conservation programs in these countries, where we are implementing proven conservation strategies in new communities and landscapes. Our programs include Human-Elephant Coexistence projects as well as working on ranger training, building fences, and supporting judicial processes. In addition we are working on carbon projects as well as landscape management and other initiatives that promote the protection and sustainable use of natural resources. In addition to our core conservation teams, we have dedicated fundraising, communications, and media teams in the UK and the US. These teams work tirelessly to raise awareness of our work and mobilize support for our conservation efforts.
At Space for Giants, collaboration is critical to achieving our conservation goals. We work closely with national governments, local communities, and other partners to develop and implement effective conservation strategies that benefit wildlife and people.
Meet the Team
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Dr Max Graham
Founder & CEO
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Oliver Poole
Executive Director
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JUSTUS KARUHANGA
Country Director - Uganda
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Maurice Schutgens
Managing Director of Conservation
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Zena Ali
Chief of Staff
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Katto Wambua
Director of Wildlife Justice and Rule of Law
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Eric Chehoski
Country Director - Gabon
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Bilal Yusuf
Chief Operating and Finance Officer
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Alexis Chrisafis
Director of Conservation Investment
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Alice King’ori
Executive Assistant
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Anita Machayo
Administrative Assistant - Uganda Programmes
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Blair Atwebembeire
Wildlife Justice Advisor - East Africa
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Carly Butynski
Strategic Projects Manager
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Clarine Kigoli
Conservation Monitoring Coordinator
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Claudel Tshibangu
Conservation Science M&E Manager - Gabon
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Charles Weru
Human-Elephant Conflict (HEC) Scout - Kenya
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David Lekoloi
Wildlife Law and Justice - Intern
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Faith Maina
Wildlife Justice Legal Officer
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Hans Ekorezock
Programme Officer - Gabon
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Harriet Njeri
Wildlife Justice Legal Officer
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Ibrahim Njenga
Fence Project Manager
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JUSTUS TUSUUBIRA
Uganda Liaison Officer
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Kahembo Odera
Wildlife Justice Project Officer
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Lexi Bowes-Lyon
Global Director of Philanthropy
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Lucy Murithi
Finance Assistant
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Martha Cochran
Executive Director, Space for Giants USA
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Musa Sere Leteipa
Wildlife Crime Data Analyst
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Nicolas Gitonga Muriuki
Technical Fence Expert - Gabon/UG/KE
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Peter Trevor
Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve Manager
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Reuben Kamau
Human-Elephant Conflict (HEC) Scout - Kenya
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Rebecca Mirsky
U.S. Director of Philanthropy
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Samuel Githui
Human - Wildlife Coexistence Manager
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Sam Karmushu
Operations Assistant
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Caroline Burkie
Head of Fundraising and Communications
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Sharon Lwane
Deputy Comms Team Lead
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Zipporah Kemunto
Finance Manager
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Shahista Shau
Administrative Assistant - Office of the CEO & Chief of Staff
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Wellington Ndirangu
Conservation Monitoring Officer
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Yvan Obiang
Lead Accountant and Admin Manager - Gabon
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Seraphine Boyi
Executive Assistant - Fundraising
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Annie Ashford
Grants Manager
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Miren Schleicher
Programme Officer Conservation
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Louise Maganga M’Obiang
Communications and Content Officer - Gabon