The Gorilla Org.

Our Patrons & Trustees

Our Patrons & Trustees

Patrons

Baroness Chalker of Wallasey
Gordon Buchanan
Michael Backes
Prof Richard Dawkins
Leonardo DiCaprio
Daryl Hannah
James Lewis
Dr Nathan Myhrvold
Stanley Johnson (President Emeritus)

Trustees

Ian Redmond OBE (chairman)
Steve Crossman
Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka
Giles Clarke
Spencer J Phillips
Professor Stuart Semple
Belinda Wakeling

Our staff

Jillian Miller Executive Director London, UK

Jillian Miller has been leading The Gorilla Organization since 1992 and is the founder of its award-winning community-led conservation programmme.

Dr Samson Werikhe Rwanda & Uganda Programmes Manager Kisoro, Uganda

Samson is a regional expert in the links between great ape conservation and poverty alleviation. A former chief warden of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and director of Wildlife Clubs of Uganda he gained his PhD at Boston University and brings his love of rugged fieldwork and passion for inspiring the young to all aspects of our regional programme

Henry Cirhuza Congolese Programme Manager Goma, DR Congo

Henry has steered the Congolese programme through some of the most unstable times of the country’s history. As a respected expert in the link between the survival of gorillas and the development of the nearby communities, he oversees a number of our projects, including our ambitious tree-planting work.

Frances Tugumisirize

Frances is a conservation educationist. He is a coordinator of Children for Sustainable Conservation Program and a champion of conservation education in schools. Frances works with communities to inspire and train mountain gorilla stewards of the future.

Regina Sanyu Uganda Field Officer Kisoro, Uganda

Regina is our very own Key Farmer Trainer, helping communities become less reliant on the gorilla habitat. So far, she has trained around 11,000 farmers in sustainable and organic gorilla-friendly agriculture.

David Hewitt UK Communications Manager London, UK

David looks after the Gorilla Organization’s publications – including the Digit News newsletter – he also works with the media to make sure the plight of the gorillas is always in the news.

Tuver Wundi Communications Manager Goma, DR Congo

Tuver is an experienced journalist and conservationist. He has been working with The Gorilla Organization since 1999, spreading the message of gorilla conservation through local and global media.

Matt Smithers Marketing Consultant London, UK

Matt has delivered global award-winning marketing campaigns to challenge animal welfare issues, raising vital funds, and working to build a more compassionate future for wildlife.

Sophie Munro Development Manager London, UK

Sophie is an experienced fundraising professional having worked in the third sector for over 20 years. She is passionate about animals and Africa following several adventures on the continent, so is delighted to be working for The Gorilla Organization. Whilst managing day to day operations, she assists the Executive Director to grow our activities and raise more funds to help conserve the last of the world’s mountain gorillas.

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