We have a core team of 35 members, 2 project directors, 1 operations manager, 1 field manager, 2 field coordinators, 3 Education officers, 2 research and GIS technicians, 10 admin, logistics and support staff, 14 community officers!

In addition, we work with a cadre of graduate students and interns, a coalition of international advisers, visiting scholars, specialists, community stakeholders and many government and private sector partners throughout Botswana.

Our Team

Our Team

  • Anna Songhurst, Founder, CEO and Field Director
  • Graham McCulloch, Founder, CEO and Policy Director
  • Amanda Stronza, Founder
  • Tracey Taylor, Operations Manager
  • Makata Baitseng, Field Manager
  • Ohitiseng Mosupi, Field Coordinator
  • Ben Wright, Logistics Coordinator
  • Ruth Mochotlhi, Agricultural Coordinator
  • Ketshoseng Moikumiso, Elephant Aware Farming Coordinator
  • Ipelefatso Nkalalong, Research Assistant
  • Tsaone Goikantswemang, GIS technician
  • Orabile Motswakhumo, Education coordinator
  • Maipelo Molateghi, Education officer
  • Boiteko Tlale, Elephant Aware Farming officer
  • Ipolokeng Tetuka, Field technician
  • Motoloki Morena, Education Assistant
  • Cecilia Dikoro, Ecoexist Community Officer
  • Rukonga Namavunga, Ecoexist Community Officer
  • Bashi Poroto, Ecoexist Community Officer
  • Masimo Mate, Ecoexist Community Officer
  • Ben Mateusa, Ecoexist Community Officer
  • Arang Jwee, Ecoexist Community Officer
  • KT Changwe, Ecoexist Community Officer
  • Oboletse Tiego, Ecoexist Community Officer
  • Lethata Gaborekwe, Ecoexist Community Officer
  • Kemethla Rabahelwang, Ecoexist Community Officer
  • William Moniwe, Ecoexist Community Officer
  • Kebonye Botshelo, Ecoexist Community Officer
  • Tsholonang Guava, Ecoexist Community Officer
  • Salvation Motswereng, Admin Assistant
  • Maipelo Gotswakgosi, Bookeeper
  • Papadi Mweze, Headquarters caretaker
  • Thusego Tareka, Maintenance Manager
  • Kutlwano Karundu. Maintenance assistant
  • Thuso Mareko, Headquarters Housekeeper
  • Ikamologang Mojasagagwe, Headquarters cook
  • Mapapha Moyambango, Headquarters gardener
  • Goweditswe Kebarayang, Nanny

Ecoexist Research team

Our Ecoexist Research Team includes research fellows, students, interns, visiting scholars, and volunteers.

The team brings interdisciplinary, international, and integrative insights to the challenge of fostering coexistence between people and elephants.

Ecoexist Students

Ecoexist PhD fellow graduates:

  • Erin Buchholtz
  • Rocio Pozo
  • Lauren Redmore
  • Susanne Vogel
  • Albertinah Matsika

Ecoexist MSc fellow graduates:

  • Moses Masake
  • Anastacia Makate
  • Judith Walls

Visiting Scholars:

  • Leah Songhurst
  • Judith Walls

Interns:

  • Moses Masake
  • Ogaufi Maripe
  • Patricia Mokotedi
  • Josh Markides