Wieden + Kennedy: Save the World Save the Cheetah

You’re Invited: An Exclusive Evening with the “Cheetah Lady” hosted by Wieden+Kennedy in Portland’s Pearl District.

Some people dedicate their lives to a cause. Dr. Laurie Marker dedicated hers to saving a species, and it’s working.

We’d love for you to join us for an inspiring evening with Dr. Marker, Founder & CEO of the Cheetah Conservation Fund, as she shares the remarkable and very latest from the field. Her talk will cover:

• The Dogs Changing Everything

CCF’s Livestock Guarding Dog program — Africa’s first — has cut predator-farmer conflict by up to 100%. Meet the four-legged heroes making coexistence possible.

• A Hub on the Horizon

A first look at CCF’s new Somaliland Education and Training Centre, opening in 2026 as a frontline force against the illegal wildlife trade.

• Conservation That Puts People First

From nutrition support for children to income opportunities for women farmers, hear how CCF builds thriving communities as the foundation of lasting conservation.

• Turning a Problem into a Solution

CCF’s Bushblok program converts invasive thornbush, a threat to cheetah habitat, into sustainable fuel, restoring the open savanna one block at a time.

Tickets Available Now
VIP Reception with Dr. Laurie Marker
$200 Individual, $350 Couples
General Admission
$150 Individual, $250 Couples

The Experience

• Keynote: An inspiring presentation by Dr. Laurie Marker sharing the latest from fields in Namibia and Somaliland.
• Art & Impact: Shop the CCF Marketplace, featuring crafts from the Community Livelihood Program
• The Big Ask: Join our Cheetah Champion Paddle Raise for a chance to win unique prizes while supporting vital conservation work.

For the VIP Wine & Cheese Reception (VIP ticket holders only), meet Dr. Marker in person. She makes this journey from Namibia rarely — this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Wine, local libations, and signature charcuterie boards provided by Elephants Delicatessen.