Staff
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Along with the listed staff members, the Cheetah Conservation Fund employs local cleaners, farm workers and Bushblok workers that support the daily operation at CCF’s headquarters in Namibia.
Executive Staff
Bruce Brewer, PhD
General Manager, Head of Bushblok Project
1998 - Present
Namibia Staff
Administrative
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Anne-Marie Bekker
Business Manager
2017 - Present
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Johan Britz
Farms Manager, Manager of Biomass Operations
2003 - Present
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Tanya Britz, Msc
Accountant, CCF Bush
2006 - Present
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Karin Falk
Accountant, CCF
2010 - Present
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Becky Johnston
Studbook Assistant
2016 - Present
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Tracy Maketo
Administrative and Tourism Assistant
2022 - Present
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Teresia Robitschko
Executive Assistant to Dr. Laurie Marker
2014 - Present
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Heike Stackmann
Volunteer Coordinator and Public Relations Officer
2006 - Present
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Elmaureen Farmer
Administration Officer
2025 - Present
Animal Care
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Justin Moya
Cheetah Keeper
2020 - Present
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Elifas Nashini
Cheetah Keeper
2023 - Present
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Lea Petersen
Head Cheetah Keeper
2021 - Present
Animal Health
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Anahi Hidalgo, DVM and MSc Candidate
Biomedical Researcher and Rabies Programme Coordinator
2021 - Present
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Anne Schmidt-Küntzel, DVM, PhD
Director for Animal Health and Research
2008 - Present
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Panduleni Andreas
Veterinary Technician
2024 - Present
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Anne (Annie) Shiimi, BVM
Veterinarian
2025 - Present
Education
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Ignatius Davids
Educator
2010 - Present
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Joe-Brown Kambombo
Educator
2023 - Present
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Shannon Kandjai, MSc
Conservation Scientist and Education Manager
2023 - Present
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Veisy Kasoana, MSc
Community Officer
2019 - Present
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Gebhardt Nikanor
Education Officer, Livestock Guarding Dog
2001 - Present
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Johan Viljoen
Environmental Education Officer - CCF East
2022 - Present
Facilities, Biomass Technology and Bushblok
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Immanuel Helao
Engineer
2023 - Present
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Ruan Jacobs
Anti-poaching Manager & Vehcle Fleet Manager
2017 - Present
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Abraham Shihepo
Steambio Shift Supervisor
2023 - Present
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David Shipingana
Forestry and Safety Officer
2019 - Present
Field (research, ecology and human/wildlife conflict)
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Bogdan Cristescu, PhD
Ecological Research Associate
2021 - Present
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Robin Cook, PhD
Ecology Manager
2025 - Present
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Ester Kalenga
Ecology Technician
2023 - Present
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Utaa Katjavivi
Ecologist
2022 - Present
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Tim Hofmann, PhD
Conservation Scientist & Canine Specialist
2018 - Present
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Matti Nghikembwa, PhD
Senior Ecologist and Forest Steward
1997 - Present
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Hanlie Winterbach, PhD
Wildlife Researcher & EWS Project Manager
2019 - Present
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Dipanjan Naha, PhD
Conservation Scientist & Darwin Project Manager
2024 - Present
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Mogae Makonyela, MSc
PhD Student, Darwin Project
2024 - Present
Laboratory
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Hafeni Hamalwa
Laboratory Manager
2018 - Present
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Tresia Shihepo
Laboratory Assistant and Master's Student
2022 - Present
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Lapaka Petrus
Darwin Master's Student
2024 - Present
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Valencia Shipapo
Darwin Mater's Student
2024 - Present
Hospitality and Tourism
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Christofine Amwaama
Cook
2024 - Present
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Simeon Hangeinge Heita
Creamery - Cheese, Ice-cream and Soap Maker
2021 - Present
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Wilma Immanuel
Cook
2013 - Present
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Job Iyambo
Tourism Guide
2010 - Present
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Secilia Iyambo
Cook
2003 - Present
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Bianca Jacobs
Tourism and Hospitality Manager
2017 - Present
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Himeezembi Kuhanga
Assistant Tourism Manager
2016 - Present
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Tracy Maketo
Reception & Admin, Café Assistant, Lodge Host & Tour Guide
2023 - Present
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Nafimane Puye Shapi
Cook and Lodge Chef
2021 - Present
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Celophas Shatipamba
Tourism Guide
2024 - Present
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Tryves Shivolo
Tourism Guide
2014 - Present
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Bester Silawa
Creamery - Cheese, Ice-cream & Soap Maker
2024 - Present
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David Simaneka Shambo
Cook
2024 - Present
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Fransina Simson
Reception, Café Assistant, Lodge Host & Tour Guide
2019 - Present
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Winnie Skrywer
Reception, Café Assistant, Lodge Host & Tour Guide
2022 - Present
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Tjipena 'Mike' Tuuandi
Reception, Lodge Host & Tour Guide
2023 - Present
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Lukas William
Cook and Lodge Chef
2023 - Present
Model Farm
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Modesta Fabianus
Small Stock Assistant Manager
2022 - Present
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Johan Gibson
Farm Supervisor
2020 - Present
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Calum O'Flaherty
Animal Curator
2019 - Present
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Simone Reyneke
LGD Assistant Manager
2024 - Present
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Paul Visser
Assistant Farms Manager
2012 - Present
Somaliland Staff
Management
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Chris Wade
Country Manager
2022 - Present
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Xamse Ahmed Yusuf
Operations Manager
2020 - Present
Animal Care
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Nathalie Santerre
Lead Keeper
2022 - Present
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Farax Wali Awabdi
Meat Prep Hand
2020 - Present
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Jamal Wali Cabdi
Trainee Animal Keeper
2021 - Present
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Abdirahman Ismaaciil
Trainee Animal Keeper
2021 - Present
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Khaalid Mawliid Saxardiid
Animal Keeper/Driver
2021 - Present
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Shukri Axmed Xuseen
Trainee Animal Keeper
2022 - Present
Animal Health
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Ashley Marshall
Lead Veterinarian
2023 - Present
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Joaquin Enrique Torres Pena
Junior Vet & Animal Care
2025 - Present
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Lusungu Moyo
Vet Tech
2025 - Present
Housekeeping
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William Byaruhanga
Chef & Stock Control Supervisor
2025 - Present
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Biliso Mohamad Saxardiid
Cook
2022 - Present
General
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Saleebaan Cabdiirahiid Axmed
Gardener
2025 - Present
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Sacad Cabdilaahi
Construction Supervisor
2024 - Present
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Abdiraham Mohamed Derire
Finance Officer
2021 - Present
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Khaliif Hussein
Community Officer
2022 - Present
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Mustafe Axmed Ismaaciil
Gardener
2025 - Present
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Abdihamid Mohamed
Project Coordinator
2023 - Present
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Yonis Shabel
Finance Officer
2023 - Present
Global Staff
Israel
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Shira Yashphe, DVM
Director of Wildlife Crime and International Policy
2019 - Present
United Kingdom
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James Hanaway
Development Director
2022 - Present
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Zilá Motta
Social Media Manager
2023 - Present
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Matt Smithers
Head of Fundraising
2022 - Present
United States of America
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Brian Badger
Director of Conservation and Outreach
2012 - Present
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Lexi Beaty
Development Associate
2023 - Present
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Rich Block
Director of Operations and Finance
2025 - Present
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Edwin Brown
Senior Adviser, Illegal Wildlife Trade and Policy
2019 - Present
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Jennifer Johnson
Director of Development
2023 - Present
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Susan Kauffman
Constituent Relationship Manager
2016 - Present
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Paula Martin
Executive and Development Assistant
2007 - Present
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Malee Oot
Public Relations and Digital Media Specialist
2024 - Present
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Heather Ravenscroft
Communications and Marketing Manager
2014 - Present
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Beth Shair
Director, Grants & Designated Gifts
2025 - Present
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Jess Sorrentino
Development Associate
2023 - Present
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Dionne Stein
Development Manager - Events and Special Projects
2016 - Present
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