
Who We Are: A Collective
Our collective has no borders. Our members speak many languages and pursue their research in countless countries all over the world. They include conservationists who are leading major initiatives for organizations like the World Bank, the IUCN, the Smithsonian, Re:Wild, and the Mexican Fund for the Conservation of Nature, a National Geographic Fellow, and a U.N. Champions of the Earth. They also include community-based conservationists and university students who are just launching their careers. What they all share in common is a passion to protect and restore our planet and all the life residing on it. Each and every member of WiNN, no matter their experience or title, is valued and validated. Meet a few of our founders, members, and chapter leaders below.
Our Board
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Dr. Grace Alawa
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Dr. Ana Liz Flores
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Dr. Claire Hoffman
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Tracy Melvin
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Dr. Faith Muniale
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Dr. Archana Naithani
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Christar Samosir
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Susan Winslow
Committee Leaders
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Dr. Noa González Borrajo
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Dr. Cerian Gibbes
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Wanjiru Gathira
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Prativa Kaspal
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Dr. Judith Okello
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Ibironke Olubamise
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Giselle Ragoonanan
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Bisheshta Shrestha
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Tana Yussuff
Our Founders
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Dr. Leeanne Alonso
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Robyn Dalzman
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Dr. Jessica Deichmann
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Lisa Famolare
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Dr. Ana Liz Flores
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Dr. Renée González
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Dr. Rebecca Kormos
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Dr. Claudia Sobrevila
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Irene Soler
In Memoriam: Claudia Sobrevila
Claudia was a founding member of WiNN, and remained an important member until she passed away in 2019. Claudia was the embodiment of grace and kindness and a passionate advocate for conservation. She dedicated her life to protecting the environment through her tireless work on behalf of biodiversity, endangered species, and indigenous peoples’ causes around the world.
Thank you, Claudia, for the compassion and peace that you shared with all you met. You left behind a legacy of vibrant, transformational projects that will benefit generations to come and we will do everything we can to honor your legacy. We miss you.
Claudia Sobrevila, center, at WiNN’s Global Networking event in India, 2017.