Animals and nature have been a part of my life since birth. I grew up in the forests of Ontario, Canada, working with birds of prey, bats and other animals as a teenager. After running a conservation NGO in Ontario for 15 years, I am now involved in tropical rainforest conservation and am currently the Senior Field Research Coordinator for Fauna Forever, where I lead vital research work in the Peruvian Amazon.

The partnership with Wilderness International has already led to the protection of thousands of hectares of rainforest, and I am delighted to now be able to work with both organizations to protect endangered habitats in Peru and around the world!