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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Tracy Maketo
Administrative and Tourism Assistant
2022 - Present
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Lauren Pfeiffer
Personal Assistant to Dr. Laurie Marker
2017 - 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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Hanlie Visser
Administrative Assistant
2023 - Present
Animal Care
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Modesta Fabianus
Cheetah Keeper and Kraal Supervisor
2022 - Present
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Becky Johnston
Studbook Assistant
2016 - Present
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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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Anne Schmidt-Küntzel, DVM, PhD
Director for Animal Health and Research
2008 - Present
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Panduleni Andreas
Veterinary Technician
2024 - Present
Education
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Joe-Brown Kambombo
Educator
2023 - Present
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Ignatius Davids
Educator
2010 - 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
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Shannon Kandjai, Msc
Conservation Scientist and Education Manager
2023 - Present
Facilities, Biomass Technology and Bushblok
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David Shipingana
Forestry and Safety Officer
2019 - Present
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Abraham Shihepo
Steambio Shift Supervisor
2023 - Present
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Immanuel Helao
Engineer
2023 - Present
Field (research, ecology and human/wildlife conflict)
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Bogdan Cristescu, PhD
Assistant Director for Ecological Research
2021 - Present
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Veisy Kasoana
Community Officer
2019 - Present
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Utaa Katjavivi
Ecologist
2022 - Present
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Matti Nghikembwa, PhD
Senior Ecologist and Forest Steward
1997 - Present
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Hanlie Winterbach, PhD
Wildlife Researcher
2019 - Present
Genetics and Laboratory
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Hafeni Hamalwa
Laboratory Manager
2017 - Present
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Tim Hofmann
Scat Dog Researcher, PhD Candidate
2018 - 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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Crizelda Sawas
Reception, Café Assistant, Lodge Host & Tour Guide
2017 - 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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Stella Emvula
Kraal Care and Welfare Manager
2025 - Present
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Johan Gibson
Farm Supervisor
2020 - Present
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Kundai Makoni
Small Stock Assistant Manager
2024 - Present
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Calum O'Flaherty
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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Farax Wali Awabdi
Meat Prep Hand
2020 - Present
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Georgina Bailey
Animal Keeper
2024 - Present
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Jessica Burgess-Smith
Animal Keeper
2024 - 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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Elly Omondi
Animal Keeper
2022 - Present
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Karlene Parrish
Clinic Manager
2022 - 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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David Fletcher, Dvm
Veterinarian, Animal Keeper
2024 - Present
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Mariana Gomez, Dvm
Veterinarian
2024 - Present
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Xamse Ahmed Yusuf
Operations Manager
2020 - Present
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Ahmed Ibrahim Yusuuf, Dvm
Veterinarian, Animal Keeper
2019 - Present
Housekeeping
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Biliso Mohamad Saxardiid
Cook
2022 - Present
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Moses Ssejjemba
Housekeeping Supervisor
2023 - 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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Edwin Brown
Senior Adviser, Illegal Wildlife Trade and Policy
2019 - Present
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Jennifer Johnson
Senior Development Manager - Major Gifts
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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Robert Skidmore
Director of Operations and Finance
2022 - 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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