Management Team

Ekopedia's management team consists of dedicated experts committed to impactful conservation, innovation, and climate action. With strong backgrounds in environmental advocacy and sustainable development, they work to create solutions for climate challenges. Focused on empowering communities and building partnerships, the team is driving a sustainable future for Tanzania.

Festo Sanga

I am a Member of Parliament for Makete Constituency in Tanzania's Njombe Region. I hold a Bachelor's in History and Political Science from the University of Dar es Salaam and a Master's in Leadership and Governance from the Institute of Accountancy Arusha. I serve on the parliamentary committee for Land, Natural Resources, and Tourism, focusing on resource protection, tourism promotion, and effective land use.

Radhia Cozy Aboubakar

Strategic nonprofit professional with a background in Law, International Relations and Management. Skilled in developing and implementing policies and programs to support organizational objectives as well as developing and implementing impactful programs to address social issues and drive positive change.

Hulda Franklin Bagalla

(Real Estate Specialist | Land Governance Advocate | Infrastructure Strategist) Experienced facilities and asset management professional with a strong background in real estate and land administration. Holds a Bachelor of Science in Land Management and Valuation from Ardhi University and is pursuing a Master of Laws in Land Administration at the Open University of Tanzania. Currently oversees physical assets, facilities operations, and office systems at one of the region’s largest financial institutions. Passionate about sustainable land governance and a member of the NELGA Alumni Network, promoting research and policy dialogue across Africa

Our Staff & Volunteers

Ekopedia's staff and volunteers are key to advancing our mission which is conservation, innovation, and climate action. A passion unites our team for protecting the environment and driving sustainable solutions.

  • Adamu Makinwa
  • Casper Lundin
  • Thomas Gagné
  • Christina Morgan
  • Markovics Zoltán
  • Jacolien Hendriks
  • Isabela Barboza
  • Juhani Virtanen
  • Phan Châu
  • Kuzey Ünal
  • Juan Rubio
  • Marko Mlakar
  • Kelly Lambert
  • Walid Ahelluc
  • Ernst Graf
  • Lore Smets
  • Camiel de Graaf
  • Ladislau Berindei

Join Us on the Journey

Ekopedia invites you to be part of our mission. Whether you’re an individual, organization, or company, there are countless ways to make a difference. Explore, engage, and join us in our commitment to educate, protect, and conserve Earth’s biodiversity.

Become a volunteer