Staff

CCF staff are some of the leading experts in their fields, and they are available to speak at your event! To request a speaker (including Dr. Laurie Marker herself) please fill out our form below.

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

Laurie L. Marker, DPhil.

Founder, Executive Director

About Dr. Laurie

Bruce Brewer, PhD

General Manager, Head of Bushblok Project

1998 - Present

Namibia Staff

Administrative

  • Anne-Marie Bekker

    Business Manager

    2017 - Present

  • Johan Britz

    Farms Manager, Manager of Biomass Operations

    2003 - Present

  • Tanya Britz, Msc

    Accountant, CCF Bush

    2006 - Present

  • Karin Falk

    Accountant, CCF

    2010 - Present

  • Tracy Maketo

    Administrative and Tourism Assistant

    2022 - Present

  • Lauren Pfeiffer

    Personal Assistant to Dr. Laurie Marker

    2017 - Present

  • Teresia Robitschko

    Executive Assistant to Dr. Laurie Marker

    2014 - Present

  • Heike Stackmann

    Volunteer Coordinator and Public Relations Officer

    2006 - Present

  • Hanlie Visser

    Administrative Assistant

    2023 - Present

Animal Care

  • Modesta Fabianus

    Cheetah Keeper and Kraal Supervisor

    2022 - Present

  • Becky Johnston

    Studbook Assistant

    2016 - Present

  • Justin Moya

    Cheetah Keeper

    2020 - Present

  • Elifas Nashini

    Cheetah Keeper

    2023 - Present

  • Lea Petersen

    Head Cheetah Keeper

    2021 - Present

Animal Health

  • Anne Schmidt-Küntzel, DVM, PhD

    Director for Animal Health and Research

    2008 - Present

  • Panduleni Andreas

    Veterinary Technician

    2024 - Present

Education

  • Joe-Brown Kambombo

    Educator

    2023 - Present

  • Ignatius Davids

    Educator

    2010 - Present

  • Gebhardt Nikanor

    Education Officer, Livestock Guarding Dog

    2001 - Present

  • Johan Viljoen

    Environmental Education Officer - CCF East

    2022 - Present

  • Shannon Kandjai, Msc

    Conservation Scientist and Education Manager

    2023 - Present

Facilities, Biomass Technology and Bushblok

  • David Shipingana

    Forestry and Safety Officer

    2019 - Present

  • Abraham Shihepo

    Steambio Shift Supervisor

    2023 - Present

  • Immanuel Helao

    Engineer

    2023 - Present

Field (research, ecology and human/wildlife conflict)

  • Bogdan Cristescu, PhD

    Assistant Director for Ecological Research

    2021 - Present

  • Veisy Kasoana

    Community Officer

    2019 - Present

  • Utaa Katjavivi

    Ecologist

    2022 - Present

  • Matti Nghikembwa, PhD

    Senior Ecologist and Forest Steward

    1997 - Present

  • Hanlie Winterbach, PhD

    Wildlife Researcher

    2019 - Present

Genetics and Laboratory

  • Hafeni Hamalwa

    Laboratory Manager

    2017 - Present

  • Tim Hofmann

    Scat Dog Researcher, PhD Candidate

    2018 - Present

Hospitality and Tourism

  • Christofine Amwaama

    Cook

    2024 - Present

  • Simeon Hangeinge Heita

    Creamery - Cheese, Ice-cream and Soap Maker

    2021 - Present

  • Wilma Immanuel

    Cook

    2013 - Present

  • Job Iyambo

    Tourism Guide

    2010 - Present

  • Secilia Iyambo

    Cook

    2003 - Present

  • Bianca Jacobs

    Tourism and Hospitality Manager

    2017 - Present

  • Himeezembi Kuhanga

    Assistant Tourism Manager

    2016 - Present

  • Tracy Maketo

    Reception & Admin, Café Assistant, Lodge Host & Tour Guide

    2023 - Present

  • Crizelda Sawas

    Reception, Café Assistant, Lodge Host & Tour Guide

    2017 - Present

  • Nafimane Puye Shapi

    Cook and Lodge Chef

    2021 - Present

  • Celophas Shatipamba

    Tourism Guide

    2024 - Present

  • Tryves Shivolo

    Tourism Guide

    2014 - Present

  • Bester Silawa

    Creamery - Cheese, Ice-cream & Soap Maker

    2024 - Present

  • David Simaneka Shambo

    Cook

    2024 - Present

  • Fransina Simson

    Reception, Café Assistant, Lodge Host & Tour Guide

    2019 - Present

  • Winnie Skrywer

    Reception, Café Assistant, Lodge Host & Tour Guide

    2022 - Present

  • Tjipena 'Mike' Tuuandi

    Reception, Lodge Host & Tour Guide

    2023 - Present

  • Lukas William

    Cook and Lodge Chef

    2023 - Present

Model Farm

  • Stella Emvula

    Kraal Care and Welfare Manager

    2025 - Present

  • Johan Gibson

    Farm Supervisor

    2020 - Present

  • Kundai Makoni

    Small Stock Assistant Manager

    2024 - Present

  • Calum O'Flaherty

    Curator

    2019 - Present

  • Simone Reyneke

    LGD Assistant Manager

    2024 - Present

  • Paul Visser

    Assistant Farms Manager

    2012 - Present

Somaliland Staff

Management

  • Chris Wade

    Country Manager

    2022 - Present

  • Xamse Ahmed Yusuf

    Operations Manager

    2020 - Present

Animal Care

  • Farax Wali Awabdi

    Meat Prep Hand

    2020 - Present

  • Georgina Bailey

    Animal Keeper

    2024 - Present

  • Jessica Burgess-Smith

    Animal Keeper

    2024 - Present

  • Jamal Wali Cabdi

    Trainee Animal Keeper

    2021 - Present

  • Abdirahman Ismaaciil

    Trainee Animal Keeper

    2021 - Present

  • Elly Omondi

    Animal Keeper

    2022 - Present

  • Karlene Parrish

    Clinic Manager

    2022 - Present

  • Khaalid Mawliid Saxardiid

    Animal Keeper/Driver

    2021 - Present

  • Shukri Axmed Xuseen

    Trainee Animal Keeper

    2022 - Present

Animal Health

  • David Fletcher, Dvm

    Veterinarian, Animal Keeper

    2024 - Present

  • Mariana Gomez, Dvm

    Veterinarian

    2024 - Present

  • Xamse Ahmed Yusuf

    Operations Manager

    2020 - Present

  • Ahmed Ibrahim Yusuuf, Dvm

    Veterinarian, Animal Keeper

    2019 - Present

Housekeeping

  • Biliso Mohamad Saxardiid

    Cook

    2022 - Present

  • Moses Ssejjemba

    Housekeeping Supervisor

    2023 - Present

General

  • Saleebaan Cabdiirahiid Axmed

    Gardener

    2025 - Present

  • Sacad Cabdilaahi

    Construction Supervisor

    2024 - Present

  • Abdiraham Mohamed Derire

    Finance Officer

    2021 - Present

  • Khaliif Hussein

    Community Officer

    2022 - Present

  • Mustafe Axmed Ismaaciil

    Gardener

    2025 - Present

  • Abdihamid Mohamed

    Project Coordinator

    2023 - Present

  • Yonis Shabel

    Finance Officer

    2023 - Present

Global Staff

Israel

  • Shira Yashphe, DVM

    Director of Wildlife Crime and International Policy

    2019 - Present

United Kingdom

  • James Hanaway

    Development Director

    2022 - Present

  • Zilá Motta

    Social Media Manager

    2023 - Present

  • Matt Smithers

    Head of Fundraising

    2022 - Present

United States of America

  • Brian Badger

    Director of Conservation and Outreach

    2012 - Present

  • Lexi Beaty

    Development Associate

    2023 - Present

  • Edwin Brown

    Senior Adviser, Illegal Wildlife Trade and Policy

    2019 - Present

  • Jennifer Johnson

    Senior Development Manager - Major Gifts

    2023 - Present

  • Susan Kauffman

    Constituent Relationship Manager

    2016 - Present

  • Paula Martin

    Executive and Development Assistant

    2007 - Present

  • Malee Oot

    Public Relations and Digital Media Specialist

    2024 - Present

  • Heather Ravenscroft

    Communications and Marketing Manager

    2014 - Present

  • Nathaniel "Nth" Fields

    Development Manager - Grants and Designated Gifts

    2024 - Present

  • Robert Skidmore

    Director of Operations and Finance

    2022 - Present

  • Jess Sorrentino

    Development Associate

    2023 - Present

  • Dionne Stein

    Development Manager - Events and Special Projects

    2016 - Present

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