Experience

European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA)

• Netherlands
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• EEP Committee member

  • Sep 2019 - Present

  This Committee oversees the functioning and development of EAZA Ex-situ Programmes (EEPs) (European species management programmes) and long-term animal collection planning.EAZA represents around 400 progressive zoos with a high animal welfare standard, conservation, education and research as its main objectives.

• Chair Antelope & Giraffid TAG

  • Sep 2017 - Present

  The AGTAG strives for healthy, genetically viable, self-sustaining, captive populations of okapis and a representative cross-section of antelope and giraffid taxa. These populations will: act as ambassadors for educational purposes on the plight of these taxa in the wild; function as a focus for fund-raising for conservation action; offer a source of individuals for re-stocking and reintroduction purposes and provide a research resource that will assist in improving husbandry, welfare and in situ conservation. Show less

• Okapi EEP Coordinator

  • Sep 2010 - Present

  The Okapi EEP is the European partner in a global ex situ effort to maintain a cooperatively managed global ex situ population of okapi that inspires conservation action through education, fundraising and focused scientific research and serves as an insurance population for the wild.



IUCN

• Switzerland
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Member of IUCN SSC Giraffe and Okapi Specialist Group

  • May 2013 - Present



World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA)

• Spain
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Okapi International Studbook Keeper

  • Mar 2013 - Present



KMDA vzw

• Belgium
• Travel Arrangements
• 100 - 200 Employee

• General Curator

  • Oct 2013 - Present