Wildlife Leaders
Wildlife Leaders is an ongoing visual storytelling project that places people at the center of conservation. Across the landscapes and seascapes I have traveled from national parks and community conservancies to remote coastal ecosystems this series celebrates the individuals working tirelessly to protect nature. Veterinarians saving injured wildlife, rangers safeguarding protected areas, scientists advancing knowledge, and conservation practitioners working with communities all form the backbone of conservation. Through portraits and stories, Wildlife Leaders honors their dedication, resilience, and leadership, revealing the human faces behind the protection of our planet’s biodiversity.
TEAR SHEETS
Featured on Feminahip sharing a glimpse into Nancy Iraba’s story…
She once dreamed of becoming a doctor. Today, she dives deep into the ocean to study, restore and protect the marine life beneath it.
But here’s the twist: Nancy completed her Master’s degree in Marine Science without ever diving into the ocean.
So, how did she go from studying the ocean from the shore to becoming Tanzania’s first female Dive Master?