Tash comes from an educational background, having had the opportunity to teach and learn alongside many incredible Kaiako and ākonga within Taranaki.

She has a passion for conservation as well as the integration of multiple curriculum aspects in a real-world context.

Outdoor adventurer passionate about helping startups succeed. Josh loves exploring how cutting-edge technologies can be used for social and environmental good, particularly in finding out the full extent of what artificial intelligence can do for the environment.

Amy enjoys connecting people with nature. She has a background in behaviour change approaches. She is excited to support conservation projects to use new technologies and is particularly interested in exploring the social impacts of artificial intelligence.

Bar is a machine learning consultant who works with startups and companies on core research challenges. Bar frequently give talks about machine learning, mentors at the Google AI Launchpad and teaches and advises at the Israel Tech Challenge. Bar has a great love for nature and wildlife, he is a divemaster and a avid collector of South African flora.

Cal is a Business Intelligence Analyst and Founder of NuFin Technologies. He has spent time in corporate environments but prefers the innovative and user-centric world of startups and non-profits. Cal is passionate about using digital and physical tech to solve real-world problems in creative ways.

Anna is a writer, strategist, and policy analyst based in Wellington, New Zealand. Co-founder of Antistatic communications and research consultancy, she helps people communicate about digital technology and data systems to drive positive social and environmental change.

Christine is a finance and sustainability professional passionate about driving organisations toward a more sustainable future. As Treasurer and Technical Advisor at Wildlife.ai, she brings her expertise in finance and corporate services to support the organisation to thrive.

Charles studied electronics at Auckland University and spent most of his career running electronics design companies in the UK. Recently returned to New Zealand, Charles is applying his skills to conservation projects.

Kalindi grew up by the sea, and her mission is to give back the love that growing up with nature gives her. With a background in film, bioacoustics and camera traps, she is exploring all the ways technology can be leveraged for good. She never stops learning, and she plays underwater rugby and cycles.

Dinnie (Nga Ruahine, Te Atiawa, Taranaki, Ngāti Porou and Te Arawa iwi) is a bridge builder, community connector, and irrepressible optimist. Dinnie is passionate about working towards a vision where western science and Mātauranga Māori, pākeha and Māori, work in partnership to support our community and taiao to flourish. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Māori & Indigenous Leadership.

Andrew trained as a computer systems engineer in AI and machine learning, before taking a career through academia, finance, start-ups, and the public sector. He is keen to spend time on impactful work, with a variety of governance roles and contract work. He lives in Wellington, with interests in board games and Japanese food.

Katie is a Fungi enthusiast and community science leader with +10 years of experience connecting companies, creating mutual wins, and digging into the joy of making partnerships work.

May is an experienced accounting professional who is motivated to support organisations dedicated to protecting Aotearoa’s biodiversity. Originally from Burma and now based in Hamilton, May supports Wildlife.ai through finance administration, applying strong practical skills in accounts processing, reconciliations, and day-to-day financial coordination.

Tobyn is a Software Engineer who also works as an Outdoor Adventure Guide and Instructor. He specializes in conservation technology, focusing on combining low-cost hardware with computer vision for environmental monitoring. His goal is to create innovative solutions that help protect biodiversity and preserve ecosystems.

Amanda is a connector and communicator who has a passion for te taiao (environment), biodiversity and a drive to create efficient systems. She has a background spanning biology, law, tertiary education, local government and the community sector. Amanda loves seeing how different people, passions and projects come together, and has a passion for communicating complex information in a way that educates and inspires.