Katy Teson joined African People & Wildlife in 2022 as the Communications and Outreach Manager. As part of this role, she serves as a liaison with Tanzanian team members, partners, community members, and the media to bring attention to the challenges and opportunities of delivering win-win solutions for people and nature.
Katy holds a bachelor’s degree in geography and environmental science from Queen’s University in Canada and a master’s degree in geosciences from Oregon State University, where she researched the strategies of land conservancies in rural communities. Her previous work has included nonprofit website development and marketing/public relations for conservation initiatives like American Prairie, as well as ecological assessments and GIS for wildlife and land management.
Katy's interest in a holistic approach to conservation began with the Canadian Field Studies in Africa (CFSIA) program in Kenya. Subsequent experiences working with conservation organizations have shown her the importance of community-driven programs powered by science and a landscape-scale vision for wildlife.