BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Board of Directors - USA
Nsefu Wildlife Conservation Foundation board of directors are volunteers that give of their time to promote the preservation of wildlife in Africa.
Coe Lewis / Co-founder - PRESIDENT
A lifelong defender of animals and animal rights. Raised around the world and in Ethiopia, in both Addis Ababa and on the Awash game reserve...working for the welfare of animals has always been and will always be her greatest passion, excluding her family. But it's darn pretty close!
ANDRE Gascoigne - VICE PRESIDENT
Conservation is one of my foremost priorities, and preserving what we have not just for ourselves but for the future generations of both non-human animals and humans is always at the forefront of my thoughts. I strive for a day when humans and wildlife can coexist in peace with one another both abroad and at home and I am honored to help NWCF in any way possible towards achieving this goal in the Nsefu sector of Zambia. Together we can become the ripple that forms a tidal wave.
bill huth - secretary
I served as a Board Member for the San Diego Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation in the early 1990s. During the past few years, I've seen how much the environment has been under assault by human greed and ignorance. Thanks to Coe and the Nsefu team, I have been given a chance to do my small part in making our world a better place.
Beth E. Hill - EVENT DIRECTOR
Beth Hill shares a deep compassion and empathy for all animals that has led her to volunteer at the San Diego Humane Society and various animal activism venues. Being made aware of the elephant poaching crisis in Africa she was compelled to get involved as organizer of the Global March for Elephants and Rhinos in San Diego since 2016. She brings her passion and dedication to Nsefu Wildlife in efforts to save our precious elephants and wildlife.
JILL MAUCERE - COMPLIANCE & BEST PRACTICE
Jill Maucere has had a lifelong love of nature and animals. She spent 2005 traveling through Eastern and Southern Africa where she gained an appreciation for the importance of involving local communities in conservation efforts. Jill holds a BA in Anthropology from UCSD and has over 20 years of Human Resources experience, including extensive experience with global HR.
RICHARD (RICH) ROBINSON - grant coordinator
Richard (Rich) Robinson, a frequent Africa traveler, retired as Director of Public Safety for the County of San Diego. He has a Master's Degree in Public Administration and is long time supporter of animal conservation programs.
KENDRA CARANO - Marketing/Social Media
Throughout her childhood, Kendra often traveled to South Africa where she was inspired by the natural beauty, wildlife, and culture she experienced there. Having worked with many wildlife groups to help raise money to protect animals, she is now merging her passions together photography/ film for animal conservation. She went to Chapman University film school and later got her masters in documentary photography. She now dedicates her life to helping wildlife and the environment.
dr. thomas snitch / science adviser - Emeritus
Dr. Snitch is a University Professor of Science at Bowling Green State University. He has been tasked to develop a UAV component for the University's aviation programs and works with computer science and mathematics faculty to develop advanced algorithms for use in conservation programs.
ROB BALL - Logisticis/Site Assistance
Hello, My name is Robert Ball, I became involved with Nsefu Wildlife in 2020 and truly believe in our mission. I was introduced to Africa in 1987 as a U.S. Merchant Marine with Scripps Institution of Oceanography. And have been going back to Africa for years. I'm looking forward to doing the best I can being part of a team that I believe can make a difference. On a personal note, I have chosen do this in memory of my wife Bobbi Ball. She would be VERY proud to be part of all this.