Meet our team

of extraordinary and passionate individuals

Facing problems as the climate crisis and threatened biodiversity requires an incredible team. We’re grateful to have some of the most innovative and committed young leaders bringing together talent and expertise in conservation, integrated forest management, project management, philanthropy, and more to develop strategies for harnessing our full power to save Laikipia’s wildlife and transform communities. Meet some of the great people leading change in our communities.

Gideon Pirandoni

Director

Gideon Pirandoni Meriwas, Director, is an indigenous activist, and sustainability champion with more than 3 years advancing youth stewardships in conservation and climate action, through policy development, tree growing, and food security in Laikipia and Beyond.

Why Gideon?;
Gideon has served as CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer for 1 year facilittaing Community-Led Development (CLD) through Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) in Tharaka Nithi County. He has further contributed Policy papers and Climate Publications through the Loss and Damage Youth Coalition (LDYC).

Favorite animal: Giraffe
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Publications and Contributions

1. "Intersectional Climate Change in Eastern Africa" Book published by BloomsBury in 2025

2. The Loss and Damage Framework Model Report of LDYC (2025)

Diana Lenges

Finance and Communications Personnel

With background in Information and Technology from Kabarak University, Diana believes in strengthening indigenous women to lead the a path to self-sufficiency through advocacy and stories.

Why Diana?;
She has more than 2 years both in volunteerism and community work in Laikipia county, Marsabit and beyond delivering gender response, food security and child-welfare programs.

Favorite animal: Elephant

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Ramason Silvester

Community Liaison Officer

Ramason has worked for 2 years as a Rangeland Coordinator at Naibung'a Community Conservancy liaising with communities in conservation activities, carbon projects and clean water programs. Ramason Silvester has a Higher Diploma in Project Management.

Why Ramason? ;

Rmason brings 2 years of rich back ground in project management, diverse stakeholder engagement and experience leading community initiatives which has propelled our work within Mukogodo West Ward.

Favorite animal: Leopard