Partnership
Partnership Statement
Integral to my research pursuits is a commitment to equitable partnership that prioritize trust-based engagement and mutual respect. Through combining local knowledge with scientific approaches and cultivating intercultural and interdisciplinary collaborations, I aim to develop innovative strategies for human–wildlife coexistence that address ecological challenges and support community well-being.
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I aim to engage with projects and collaborators oriented toward co-creating knowledge for sustainable coexistence and which recognize diverse perspectives and worldviews.
SURREAL Lab
University of Victoria
AREA Lab
University of Lethbridge
College of African Wildlife Management - Mweka
ACME Lab
University of Victoria
Makuyuni Village Community
Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada
Pastoral Women's Council
Capital Regional District
Victoria, BC
Coexisting With Carnivores Alliance
TANZANIA - LOCAL COLLABORATORS
The ongoing socio-ecological human–wildlife interactions project in Northern Tanzania is carried out by a dedicated team of local collaborators, including community co-researchers, student assistants, Maasai community liaisons, and interpreters. Contributions of these individuals are integral to the project’s success, ensuring that outcomes advance real-world coexistence objectives while strengthening community capacity, well-being, and livelihood security.
Soola Koriata
Soola, from Kirtalo Village in Loliondo,
is a community liaison and Maa language interpreter.
Soola is a respected leader in women’s advocacy and capacity building within the Makuyuni Village Community. As a scholar supported by the Pastoral Women’s Council, Soola studied Accounting at St. Augustine University in Tanzania. She also has extensive practical experience and training in community capacity building. Currently, Soola serves as the Project Manager for PWC operations in Makuyuni.​​​​
Edwin Maingo Ole
Edwin is a Maasai community liaison and interpreter with an academic background in wildlife management from The College of African Wildlife Management.
Edwin is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Community Development at Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro. He sits on the Board of the Tanzania Maasai Students Association. His research interests focus on sustainable human-environment interactions that enhance community well-being and prosperity.
Mussa Yohana Mollel
Mussa is an integral member of the Makuyuni Maasai Village community.
As a community co-researcher on the human-wildlife interactions project, he contributes local environmental knowledge and cultural insights to the camera trap study design. Moreover, Mussa manages logistics of camera stations across a substantial portion of the study area.