Peter Leshakwet is from Samburu County and has had an extensive conservation career working in the landscape since 2005. He started working as the Manager for Kalama Community Wildlife Conservancy, taking it from inception to an established institution with a tourism enterprise, and building trusted relationships with donors. During that time, he graduated from the University of Kent, UK with a MSc in Conservation and Tourism. In 2010, he worked for the Northern Rangelands Trust as their Rangeland Management Coordinator, supporting conservancies to implement rangeland management work to improve the health of their land. During this time, Peter worked with diverse communities, cultures and landscapes and gained valuable experience in conflict mitigation. In 2014, Peter transitioned to working for the Samburu County Government as a Member of the County Executive Committee for Tourism, Trade and Cooperatives. In addition to developing policies and legislation for approval by the cabinet and county assembly, Peter also established a pioneering legal framework to enable the Samburu County Government to fund and support community conservancies across the county. Peter joined Grevy’s Zebra Trust in February 2024 as Programs Director, a role in which he provides oversight to GZT’s conservation and community programs. This includes both species-focused and ecosystem-focused work, as well as projects that enhance community well-being.

Dominic Lenet Leparmarai is from Sesia in Samburu County. He graduated with a Diploma in Human Resource Management from Meru National Polytechnic in July 2018 and joined Grevy’s Zebra Trust in July 2022.

He works as a Rangelands Officer assisting in rangeland work with the goal of achieving healthy rangelands. Since joining the team, he has been excited to see that familiarity with GZT and the organisation’s benefits to local communities, especially during drought seasons, has increased. He looks forward to continuing to support his home community.

Janet hails from the western part of Kenya and joined Grevy’s Zebra Trust in 2018 as an accounts professional. Janet holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Accounting, which has equipped her with a strong foundation in financial management.

A diverse background that includes valuable experience in both the banking and NGO sectors has enriched her professional journey. She has had the privilege of working in various capacities within these sectors, gaining insights into financial operations and management.

Janet is a Certified Public Accountant, and her expertise extends to operations, where she plays a pivotal role in ensuring efficiency and effectiveness. Her commitment to the field of accounts and finance has allows her to contribute significantly to the financial well-being of organizations.

She is passionate about using her skills and experience to support Grevy’s Zebra Trust in its vital conservation efforts and overall mission.