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Richard Vigne

Executive Director, SOWC
Richard Vigne is the first Executive Director of the School of Wildlife Conservation. Prior to this he was the CEO of Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa and one of the most successful enterprises in Africa.
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Dr. Sue Snyman

Research Director
Dr Sue Snyman holds a Master of Business Science and a PhD in Economics (2008-2013) from the University of Cape Town. She also completed PhD courses in resource and environmental economics at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
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Dr. Michael Musgrave

Professional Development Manager
Dr Michael Musgrave graduated from Rhodes University and the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa and holds a PhD in Sustainable Development from the University of St Andrews.
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Dr. Victor K. Muposhi

SOWC Academic Manager
Victor is a holder of DPhil in Conservation Biology, MSc in Conservation Biology, BSc in Environmental Science Honours in Wildlife and Rangeland Management.
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Kudzai Shaun Mpakairi

Research Associate
Kudzai Shaun Mpakairi is an experienced geospatial researcher with the School of Wildlife Conservation at the African Leadership University.
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Aina Altaïr Andriambola

Professional Development Associate
Aina is from Madagascar and she is passionate about the world of Education and her mission is to provide equal access to Education to the lifelong learners in Africa.
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Olivier Briny Rudasingwa

Operations and Academic Associate
Rudasingwa Olivier Briny is an Operations and Academic Associate at ALU School of Wildlife Conservation. Born and raised in Rwanda, I was always an enthusiast of conservation.
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Irene Mhlanga

Research Assistant
Irene Mhlanga holds a degree in Geography and Environmental Science from the University of Zimbabwe and a special honors degree in Monitoring and Evaluation from Lupane State University.
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Dorchanay Paykhar

Circular Economy Research Expert
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Leigh-Ann

Research Assistant
Leigh-Ann is experienced within the wildlife economy, spending several years in higher education lecturing wildlife management students and developed strong ties within the organized wildlife industry.
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Providence Akayezu

Conservation Leadership Faculty
Providence Akayezu is a Conservation Biologist from Rwanda with various interests, including wildlife protection, education, research, and storytelling. Providence likes being connected and having an expanded network.
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About SOWC

The ALU School of Wildlife Conservation is the first of its kind on the continent, dedicated to growing the next generation of world class conservation leaders in Africa.

The continent needs home grown African leaders to spearhead new and innovative approaches in the business of conservation.

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Bumbogo, Kigali Innovation City, Next to Azam, Kigali, Rwanda
Phone: +250 784 650 219

sowc@alueducation.com