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Friends of Dragon Run Host Fellows from the Institute for Integrative Conservation |
IIC Staff, Students, & Affiliates: Robert Rose (USA), Alexandra Sabo (USA), Anita Hagy Ferguson (USA), Carolina de Oliveira Jordao (Brazil), Pallabi Kundu (India), Michael Fenomanarivo (Conservation International - Madagascar), and Ethan Stewart (USA)
These early and mid-career professionals, known as Fellows for the Conservation Catalyst, were part of a three-week leadership academy organized by The Institute for Integrative Conservation at William & Mary University directed by Dr. Robert Rose. The academy aims to foster leadership skills, facilitate knowledge sharing, and cultivate a global network of inclusive and innovative conservation advocates.
The curriculum supports the development of leadership competency, knowledge exchange, and building a network of inclusive, innovative, and collaborative conservation leaders. It covers topics ranging from conflict resolution, entrepreneurial thinking, fundraising, public speaking, wellness, community engagement, and reimagining what conservation can look like.
Over the three weeks, the cohort strengthened their leadership skills with experts from across campus and the IIC’s network of partners. The cohort will also visit the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) and the W&M Washington Center, and take in regional activities, like a paddle in the Dragon Run Wilderness Area.
In June of 2024, nine emerging leaders from Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association (Kenya), Oglulului Community Wildlife Rangers Association (Kenya), One Tree Planted (Kenya), Third Pole Conservancy (Nepal), Centre for Sustainability (Philippines), and Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund (Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo) experienced this remarkable opportunity. As a capstone to their program, the Fellows embarked on an exploratory paddling trip down Dragon Run.
The curriculum supports the development of leadership competency, knowledge exchange, and building a network of inclusive, innovative, and collaborative conservation leaders. It covers topics ranging from conflict resolution, entrepreneurial thinking, fundraising, public speaking, wellness, community engagement, and reimagining what conservation can look like.
Over the three weeks, the cohort strengthened their leadership skills with experts from across campus and the IIC’s network of partners. The cohort will also visit the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) and the W&M Washington Center, and take in regional activities, like a paddle in the Dragon Run Wilderness Area.
In June of 2024, nine emerging leaders from Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association (Kenya), Oglulului Community Wildlife Rangers Association (Kenya), One Tree Planted (Kenya), Third Pole Conservancy (Nepal), Centre for Sustainability (Philippines), and Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund (Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo) experienced this remarkable opportunity. As a capstone to their program, the Fellows embarked on an exploratory paddling trip down Dragon Run.
2024 Photos
Catalyst Cohort 2:
Urbain Ngobobo - Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, DRC Felix Ndagijimana - Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, Rwanda
Jacob Tukai - Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association, Kenya Patrick Sayialel - Kitirua Conservancy, Kenya
Teresa Muthoni - One Tree Planted, Kenya Rinzin Lama - Third Pole Conservancy/Upper Karnali Landscape Initiative, Nepal
Lhundup Lama - Third Pole Conservancy/Upper Karnali Landscape Initiative, Nepal
Aubrey Padilla - Centre for Sustainability - Philippines Solomon Calago - Centre for Sustainability - Philippines
Urbain Ngobobo - Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, DRC Felix Ndagijimana - Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, Rwanda
Jacob Tukai - Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association, Kenya Patrick Sayialel - Kitirua Conservancy, Kenya
Teresa Muthoni - One Tree Planted, Kenya Rinzin Lama - Third Pole Conservancy/Upper Karnali Landscape Initiative, Nepal
Lhundup Lama - Third Pole Conservancy/Upper Karnali Landscape Initiative, Nepal
Aubrey Padilla - Centre for Sustainability - Philippines Solomon Calago - Centre for Sustainability - Philippines
2023 Photos
Catalyst Cohort 1:
Sophak Sett, Conservation International, Cambodia Frances Loke, Conservation International, Singapore
Jackson Mwato, Amboseli Ecosystem Trust, Kenya Daniel Kaaka, Amboseli Ecosystem Trust, Kenya
Gana Wingard, Mongolian Conservation Initiative, Mongolia Luis Ramirez, The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, USA
Sinesipho Mboxo, Mbhashe Municipality, South Africa Vuyani Mapiya, Mbhashe Municipality, South Africa
Tjipo Keaikitse, Botswana Wild Bird Trust, Botswana Isaac Aaron, Botswana Wild Bird Trust, Botswana
Sophak Sett, Conservation International, Cambodia Frances Loke, Conservation International, Singapore
Jackson Mwato, Amboseli Ecosystem Trust, Kenya Daniel Kaaka, Amboseli Ecosystem Trust, Kenya
Gana Wingard, Mongolian Conservation Initiative, Mongolia Luis Ramirez, The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, USA
Sinesipho Mboxo, Mbhashe Municipality, South Africa Vuyani Mapiya, Mbhashe Municipality, South Africa
Tjipo Keaikitse, Botswana Wild Bird Trust, Botswana Isaac Aaron, Botswana Wild Bird Trust, Botswana