TEAM

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Manya is trained in conservation ecology and environment studies. She is a conservation practitioner working at the interface of science and society. Previously, at Sahjeevan, a national NGO based in Bhuj, she led the people-based biodiversity conservation work in the grasslands of Banni and Saurashtra, designed research frameworks for conservation, and activated material for science communication. Additionally, she has worked on various projects linked to agroforestry systems, urban water security, energy-efficient technologies, and ecosystem services of wetlands in the Himalayas.

Aditi completed her MPhil in Conservation Leadership from the University of Cambridge on a fully-funded Commonwealth Shared Scholarship (2022-23). Before that, she worked on illegal wildlife trade with Wildlife Conservation Society-India, for three years. She was a Young Professional for two years at the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in New Delhi. She is also a published author (Patriarchy and the Pangolin) and has worked as a scriptwriter for a documentary on illegal wildlife trade. When not working, she can be found reading alongside her cat (s).

Aaromal is a passionate wildlife enthusiast with a keen interest in marine mammals. Currently pursuing a master's in Wildlife Conservation Action, he often spends his downtime in his "bat cave" listening to music or playing video games. Aaromal dreams of a career in conservation, where he hopes to work closely with his favorite creatures—whales and dolphins! 

Govind bhai belongs to the Rabari community and is based out of Reshammiya village in Surendranagar, Gujarat. Prior to joining Conservation indica, he has two years of experience working with Sahjeevan. Govind bhai has fantastic knowledge about the regional geography, people and nature.

Raghu is a student at N.N. Saha Highschool in Chotila, majoring in Mathematics. He is learning camera-trapping, data entry, Google forms, overall laptop usage and social interview techniques with us. 

Mohit is a 2nd year BA student at the Dodhiwala Arts & Commerce College, Thangadh. Along with Raghu, he is learning data collection through interviews, data entry on laptop and camera-trapping techniques.

When he is not terrorizing pigeons, Mia offers cuddles and calm to the team. He gets paid in tuna and chicken for his services. He is well aware of the conservation narrative that claims house cats hunt wildlife when let out and he would like to royally disagree.  

We believe that the fusion of science and art can amplify the message of conservation. Conservation indica's field pictures are artistically rendered by our collaborators Dory and Panda (https://www.instagram.com/dory_and_panda/) We aim to share unique, handcrafted pieces that celebrate and protect nature's complexity. Inspired by the intricate beauty of the natural world, we wish to bridge science communication through Conservation indica, highlighting conservation issues.

You can also find us at Etsy shop: doryandpanda.etsy.com

Conservation indica's ethics committee comprises of ecologists and social scientists with over fifteen years of experience in the conservation sector. We go beyond the Free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) and ensure that research and project outputs are disseminated with our research respondents in the language and medium they prefer. 

Tanushree is a marine biologist, entrepreneur. She holds a postgraduate degree from the International Masters of Science in Marine Biological Resources (IMBRSea). Tanushree has worked with prominent organizations such as the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), Turtle Survival Alliance-India (TSA), and Applied Ecology and Research Foundation (AERF). As the daughter of a tribal woman, Tanushree's deep empathy for local tribes and communities—who have lived in harmony with nature for centuries—fuels both her work and her lifestyle.

Aditi Thacker helps us with all things finance which conservationists are helpless with.