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

  • Photo of WiNN Kenya member Dr. Grace Alawa

    Dr. Grace Alawa

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  • Photo of WiNN Argentina member Dr. Ana Liz Flores

    Dr. Ana Liz Flores

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  • Photo of WiNN member Dr. Claire Hoffman

    Dr. Claire Hoffman

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  • Photo of WiNN member Dr. Tracy Melvin

    Tracy Melvin

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  • Dr. Faith Muniale

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  • Photo of Winn member Dr. Archana Naithani

    Dr. Archana Naithani

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  • Photo of WiNN member Christar Samosir

    Christar Samosir

  • Photo of WiNN member Dr. Susan Winslow

    Susan Winslow

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Committee Leaders

  • Photo fo WiNN member Dr. Noa Gonzalez Borrajo

    Dr. Noa González Borrajo

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  • Photo of WiNN member Dr. Cerian Gibbs

    Dr. Cerian Gibbes

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  • Photo of Wanjiru Gathira

    Wanjiru Gathira

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  • Photo of Prativa Kaspal

    Prativa Kaspal

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  • Photo of Dr. Judith Okello

    Dr. Judith Okello


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  • Photo of WiNN member Ibironke Olubamise

    Ibironke Olubamise

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  • Photo of WiNN member Giselle Ragoonanan

    Giselle Ragoonanan

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  • Photo of WiNN member Bisheshta Shrestha

    Bisheshta Shrestha

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  • Photo of WiNN member Tana Yussuff

    Tana Yussuff


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Our Founders

  • Photo of WiNN founder Dr. Leeanne Alonso

    Dr. Leeanne Alonso

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  • Photo of WiNN founding member Robyn Dalzman

    Robyn Dalzman

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  • Photo of WiNN founding member Dr. Jessica Deichman

    Dr. Jessica Deichmann

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  • Photo of WiNN founding member Lisa Famolare

    Lisa Famolare

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  • Photo of WiNN founding member Dr. Ana Liz Flores

    Dr. Ana Liz Flores

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  • Photo of WiNN founding member Dr. Renée Gonzalez Montegut

    Dr. Renée González

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  • Photo of WiNN founding member Dr. Rebecca Kormos

    Dr. Rebecca Kormos

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  • Photo of WiNN founding member Dr. Claudia Sobrevila

    Dr. Claudia Sobrevila

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  • Irene Soler

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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.

Photo of 5 women part of the Women in Nature Network community

Claudia Sobrevila, center, at WiNN’s Global Networking event in India, 2017.

Our Global Chapters

Our global chapters are as important as our core team members. Meet more WiNN members from our chapters in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America and Oceania here.