We have a core team of 35 members, 2 project directors, 1 operations manager, 1 field manager, 2 field coordinators, 3 Education officers, 2 research and GIS technicians, 10 admin, logistics and support staff, 14 community officers!

In addition, we work with a cadre of graduate students and interns, a coalition of international advisers, visiting scholars, specialists, community stakeholders and many government and private sector partners throughout Botswana.

Our Team

  • Anna Songhurst Anna Songhurst
    Founder and Executive Director
    Anna Songhurst on LinkedIn
  • Graham McCulloch Graham McCulloch
    Founder and Director
    Graham McCulloch on LinkedIn
  • Tracey Taylor Tracey Taylor
    Operations Manager
  • Makata Baitseng Makata Baitseng
    Field Manager
  • Ohitiseng Mosupi Ohitiseng Mosupi
    Field Coordinator
  • Ruth Mochotlhi Ruth Mochotlhi
    Agricultural Coordinator
  • Ketshoseng Moikumiso Ketshoseng Moikumiso
    Elephant Aware Farming Coordinator
  • Ipelefatso Nkalalong Ipelefatso Nkalalong
    Research Assistant
  • Ben Wright Ben Wright
    Logistics Coordinator
  • Maipelo Molateghi Maipelo Molateghi
    Education officer
  • Boiteko Tlale Boiteko Tlale
    Elephant Aware Farming officer
  • Ipolokeng Tetuka Ipolokeng Tetuka
    Field technician
  • Motoloki Morena Motoloki Morena
    Education Assistant
  • Cecilia Dikoro Cecilia Dikoro
    Ecoexist Community Officer Mohembo East
  • Rukonga Namavunga Rukonga Namavunga
    Ecoexist Community Officer Kauxwi
  • Oboletse Tiego Oboletse Tiego
    Ecoexist Community Officer Mogotho
  • Masimo Mate Masimo Mate
    Ecoexist Community Officer Sekondomboro
  • Lethata Gaborekwe Lethata Gaborekwe
    Ecoexist Community Officer Mokatcha
  • Arang Jwee Arang Jwee
    Ecoexist Community Officer Ngarange
  • Bashi Poroto Bashi Poroto
    Ecoexist Community Officer Xakao
  • Ketlhobogile Changwe Ketlhobogile Changwe
    Ecoexist Community Officer Tobere
  • Ben Mateusa Ben Mateusa
    Ecoexist Community Officer Kapatura
  • Kemethla Rabahelwang Kemethla Rabahelwang
    Ecoexist Community Officer Seronga
  • William Moniwe William Moniwe
    Ecoexist Community Officer Eretsha
  • Kebonye Botshelo Kebonye Botshelo
    Ecoexist Community Officer Beetsha
  • Tsholonang Guava Tsholonang Guava
    Ecoexist Community Officer Gudigwa
  • Papadi Mweze Papadi Mweze
    Headquarters caretaker
  • Salvation Motswereng Salvation Motswereng
    Admin Assistant
  • Thuso Mareko Thuso Mareko
    Headquarters Housekeeper
  • Thusego Tareka Thusego Tareka
    Maintenance Manager
  • Kutlwano Karundu Kutlwano Karundu
    Maintenance assistant
  • Maipelo Gotswakgosi Maipelo Gotswakgosi
    Bookeeper
  • Ikamologang Mojasagagwe Ikamologang Mojasagagwe
    Headquarters cook
  • Goweditswe Kebarayang Goweditswe Kebarayang
    Nanny
  • Amanda Stronza Amanda Stronza
    Founder and Trustee
  • Kate Botselmann Kate Botselmann
    Beautiful Things — Social Media Manager

Ecoexist Research team

Our Ecoexist Research Team includes research fellows, students, interns, visiting scholars, and professional volunteers.

The team brings interdisciplinary, international, and integrative insights to the challenge of fostering coexistence between people and elephants.

Ecoexist Students

Ecoexist PhD fellow graduates:

  • Erin Buchholtz Erin Buchholtz
  • Rocio Pozo Rocio Pozo
  • Lauren Redmore Lauren Redmore
  • Susanne Vogel Susanne Vogel
  • Albertinah Matsika Albertinah Matsika

Ecoexist MSc fellow graduates:

  • Moses Masake Moses Masake
  • Anastacia Makate Anastacia Makate

Visiting Scholars:

  • Leah Songhurst
  • Judith Walls

Interns:

  • Moses Masake
  • Ogaufi Maripe
  • Ipelafatso Nkalalong
  • Patricia Mokotedi
  • Josh Markides

Professional Volunteers:

  • Maureen Songhurst (Education Advisors)
  • David Songhurst (Education Advisors)
  • Claire Botlier (Social Media Advisor)

Coalition of Advisers

In 2013, the coalition of advisors joined the Ecoexist team in the Okavango to help draft a long-term plan for reducing human-elephant conflicts.

They brought expertise and experiences from Kenya, Zimbabwe, Zambia, South Africa, Namibia, Tanzania, Uganda, Peru, India, England, and the U.S., and from the World Wildlife Fund, Wildlife Conservation Society, Amboseli Trust for Elephants, ZSL London Zoo, Cheetah Conservation Botswana, and Arcus Foundation - Great Ape Conservation, among others.

  • Dr. Mark W. Atkinson Dr. Mark W. Atkinson
  • Prof. Timothy Coulson Prof. Timothy Coulson
  • Dr. Sarah Durant Dr. Sarah Durant
  • Dr. John Hanks Dr. John Hanks
  • Rebecca Klein Rebecca Klein
  • Dr. Winnie Kiiru Dr. Winnie Kiiru
  • Dr. Annette Lanjouw Dr. Annette Lanjouw
  • Dr. MD Madhusudan Dr. MD Madhusudan
  • Mike La Grange Mike La Grange
  • Dr. Loki Osborn Dr. Loki Osborn
  • Prof. Marianne Schmink Prof. Marianne Schmink
  • Prof. Raman Sukumar Prof. Raman Sukumar
  • Dr. Russell Taylor Dr. Russell Taylor
  • Dr. Rob Williams Dr. Rob Williams