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Conservation Masterminds

  

A global professional development and mentorship program supporting 60+ young conservation professionals across 8 countries. The program accelerates the growth of emerging leaders through tailored one-on-one and group mentoring. 


Participants learn to:

· Define purpose, mission, strengths, values, and expertise for maximum impact

· Communicate with influence across communities and global platforms

· Build strategic collaborations

· Strengthen resilience and confidence in the face of conservation’s challenges

· Mentor the next generation


Outcomes: confident, credible, and resilient conservation leaders equipped to drive change with focus, impact, and authority.

Born out of years of research and teaching in high-biodiversity regions, Conservation Masterminds addresses a critical gap: young conservationists often lacked access to the professional development training needed to match their scientific passion.

Contact me

If you’re passionate about supporting global mentorship, have a candidate for the 2026 program, or want to create a mentoring hub at your organization, let’s talk. 

Schedule a discovery call or email me.

CONSERVATION MASTERMINDS

Meet Andry Antonin who is collecting fecal samples from Varecia rubra (the red ruffed lemur) in Makira Natural Park, Madagascar. 

    Successes

    • In 2024 and 2025, I led three  4-month cohorts totalling 60+ mentees from eight countries, Madagascar, Kenya, Suriname, Guyana, Vietnam, the Bintan Islands (Indonesia), Sri Lanka and Sumatra (Malaysia), guiding them to achieve impressive outcomes. 


    • Developed new ideas for tourist educational materials to raise conservation awareness
    • Secured graduate school funding
    • Were awarded participation in prestigious training programs
    • Improved team management skills
    • Handled difficult staff challenges
    • Participated more professionally at conferences
    • Applied storytelling techniques to inspire others
    • Gained confidence to challenge authority
    • Navigated organizational restructuring 

    Operating under the World Ventures Group, a nonprofit organization that generously sponsored the 2024 program. https://www.worldventuresgroup.com/  


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