The Board of Directors
The Non-Executive Board of Directors is vetted and ratified by members during the AGM to provide the direction in the vision, mission and goals in consultation with the CEO; establish governance systems and policies; provide fiduciary oversight to protect the organization’s assets and protect members’ interest. The Board Charter, Code of Ethics and the Articles and Memorandum of Association guide Board actions and decisions. The CEO is head of the Secretariat and Secretary to the Board
Board Chair
Lucy Waruinge
Lucy Waruingi holds a BSc from the University of Nairobi, MSc from the Manchester Metropolitan University (UK) and pursuing her PhD.
Board Member
Resson Kantai Duff
Resson is the Deputy Director at Ewaso Lions. She obtained her Master’s Degree in Biodiversity, Conservation, and Management from the University of Oxford.
Board Member
Patricia Awori
Pat was born and raised in Kenya. She obtained B.S. in International Relations, Lock Haven University in the U.S., and currently lives in Nairobi, Kenya.
Board Member
Dr Benson Okita
Ben holds a BA degree in wildlife management from Moi University, Kenya; M.Sc degree in Conservation Biology from the University of Kent in the United Kingdom, and a Ph.D.
Board Member
Munira Bashir
Munira Anyonge-Bashir is a natural resources management expert with over 30-years of experience in community-based conservation development
Board Secretary
Steve Itela
Steve Itela, has over 25 years of making a positive impact in the community and has been the CEO since Janaury 2020 responsible for managment, operational issues, donor and Board relations. Steve is a leader in the Family Care and Enrichment Miinistry at Christ Is The Answer Ministry in Karen. Get to know Steve more on Linkedin
Board Treasurer
Peter Hetz
Peter Hetz – Board Member and Treasurer. Peter started his working career in Kenya (1977) as a research fellow with the Ministry of Tourism
