Meet The Team

‎I'm Prisca Isaya, as a passionate wildlife recent graduate from Sokoine University of Agriculture in  class of 2025, with a Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Management, I'm thrilled to be joining the GMERC team as a Primate Intern, starting October 2025. I'm deeply grateful for this opportunity to build my career in conservation and contribute to the protection of wildlife and their habitats through research output . I'm eager to apply my skills in conservation efforts that ensure a thriving future for the Greater Mahale Ecosystem. My ultimate goal is to make a meaningful impact in research, conservation, and community engagement, and I believe that this internship will be a pivotal stepping stone in achieving my aspirations. I'm excited to learn, grow, and contribute to the GMERC team's vital work in Tanzania's conservation landscape.

I am Boniface J. Mwendapole, a Wildlife Biologist with a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management, from Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) 2024, deeply passionate in wildlife research and conservation in Tanzania.

     Joining the GMERC aligns seamlessly with my career interests, as its mission resonates with my passion for wildlife research and ecosystem conservation.

     Through GMERC, I aim to broaden my expertise in primate ecology and conservation science while contributing my skills in field research, ecological monitoring, and community engagement to strengthen the protection of the Greater Mahale Ecosystem.

I'm Jane Daudi Lukumay, a holder of  Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Conservation acquired from Mbeya University of Science and Technology (MUST) in 2024. I have a keen interest in conservation of natural resources, with a focus on wildlife behaviour and conservation.  I have joined  GMERC with a passion to learn aobout the primates of the Issa valley. I am dedicated to creating impactful change through research and conservation initiatives.