Our people
We all have the same goals in mind: wildlife conservation and environmental protection.
Board of Governors
Ha Thang Long PhD
Country Representative Frankfurt Zoological Society
Long is the Country Representative of the Frankfurt Zoological Society. He has started working in conservation since 1999, at the Endangered Primate Rescue Centre in Cuc Phuong National Park, Vietnam. In 2009, Long finished his PhD in Animal Ecology at the University of Cambridge, England. In 2012, he co-founded GreenViet, a non-profit organization working to conserve important ecosystems and endangered species in the Central and Central Highlands regions. Since 2022, he has participated in the management board of the Vietnam Conservation Fund to support local CSOs to expand their impact in conservation. He joins WildAct’s Board of Governors in 2023 to provide technical and fundraising support for WildAct, especially regarding strategic planning, advocacy, species and habitat conservation.
Long is the Country Representative of the Frankfurt Zoological Society. He has started working in conservation since 1999, at the Endangered Primate Rescue Centre in Cuc Phuong National Park, Vietnam. In 2009, Long finished his PhD in Animal Ecology at the University of Cambridge, England. In 2012, he co-founded GreenViet, a non-profit organization working to conserve important ecosystems and endangered species in the Central and Central Highlands regions. Since 2022, he has participated in the management board of the Vietnam Conservation Fund to support local CSOs to expand their impact in conservation. He joins WildAct’s Board of Governors in 2023 to provide technical and fundraising support for WildAct, especially regarding strategic planning, advocacy, species and habitat conservation.
Heidi Quine MSc
Director of Bear and Vet Department
Heidi is the Director of the Veterinary and Bears Care Department for the Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre within Animals Asia. She is a strategic leader and media spokesperson with 22+ years of experience in the welfare and conservation sector. Heidi’s expertise is varied including strategic planning & execution, programme development, capacity building, team development & management, change management, compliance, reporting & budgeting, training & development, and strategic communication & partnerships. In 2018, Heidi completed her MSc degree in International Animal Welfare, Ethics and Law from the University of Edinburgh and currently completing my MBA in Human Resources through the Australian Institute of Business. Her leadership is centred on the notion that "happy people means happy animals." Joining WildAct as a governing board member, Heidi expects to contribute her diverse expertise to strengthening WildAct governance, improving team leadership and capacity, as well as introducing potential fundraising and partnership.
Heidi is the Director of the Veterinary and Bears Care Department for the Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre within Animals Asia. She is a strategic leader and media spokesperson with 22+ years of experience in the welfare and conservation sector. Heidi’s expertise is varied including strategic planning & execution, programme development, capacity building, team development & management, change management, compliance, reporting & budgeting, training & development, and strategic communication & partnerships. In 2018, Heidi completed her MSc degree in International Animal Welfare, Ethics and Law from the University of Edinburgh and currently completing my MBA in Human Resources through the Australian Institute of Business. Her leadership is centred on the notion that "happy people means happy animals." Joining WildAct as a governing board member, Heidi expects to contribute her diverse expertise to strengthening WildAct governance, improving team leadership and capacity, as well as introducing potential fundraising and partnership.
Josh Kempinski MSc
Wildlife and Natural Heritage Advisor
Josh has currently worked as the advisor to the Wild & Natural Heritage Department of the Royal Commission for AlUla, in Saudi Arabia. Before that, Josh worked on species conservation and protected area management in Vietnam between 2004 and 2022, mostly with Fauna & Flora International (FFI). During that time, he also worked on climate/nature synergies in protected areas, mangrove systems, REDD+, and energy policy (mainly hydro-dams). He has been involved with various conservation and forest carbon/carbon market analysis projects in Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, Australia, England, Tanzania and Mozambique. Josh finished his MSc degree in Ecological Management at Imperial College, London, England in 2004. Josh expects to provide technical support for WildAct in strategic planning, legality, governance, and assist WildAct to expand its influence at the regional and global levels.
Josh has currently worked as the advisor to the Wild & Natural Heritage Department of the Royal Commission for AlUla, in Saudi Arabia. Before that, Josh worked on species conservation and protected area management in Vietnam between 2004 and 2022, mostly with Fauna & Flora International (FFI). During that time, he also worked on climate/nature synergies in protected areas, mangrove systems, REDD+, and energy policy (mainly hydro-dams). He has been involved with various conservation and forest carbon/carbon market analysis projects in Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, Australia, England, Tanzania and Mozambique. Josh finished his MSc degree in Ecological Management at Imperial College, London, England in 2004. Josh expects to provide technical support for WildAct in strategic planning, legality, governance, and assist WildAct to expand its influence at the regional and global levels.
Operation Management
Nguyen Thi Thu Trang
Founder & Executive Director
Dr. Trang Nguyen is a Vietnamese wildlife conservation scientist and practitioner. Born and raised in Vietnam, Trang has always been close to the plight of endangered wildlife and began her conservation efforts when she was just 16. In 2018, Trang finished her PhD in Biodiversity Management at the University of Kent, England.
Dr. Trang Nguyen is a Vietnamese wildlife conservation scientist and practitioner. Born and raised in Vietnam, Trang has always been close to the plight of endangered wildlife and began her conservation efforts when she was just 16. In 2018, Trang finished her PhD in Biodiversity Management at the University of Kent, England. Trang devotes her time to researching and monitoring the markets for illegal wildlife products. Her research has taken her across continents and contexts, from Asia to Africa, while exploring the demand for wildlife products. Dr. Trang Nguyen and WildAct team also invest in educating and raising Vietnamese youth’s awareness on this subject. Trang received a prestigious international award Future for Nature for her work in combating illegal wildlife trade in 2018. She was also named among global most influential women by the BBC in 2019 and received Princess of Girona Foundation Award in 2022.
Phan Thi Huong Giang
General Accountant
Ms. Phan Thi Huong Giang is General Accountant in WildAct. She has had 15 years in The regional Project “Network for Agriculture and Rural Development Think-tanks for Countries in Mekong sub-region”, Eduacation Project, Urban water supply and waste water project, Water Supply and Sanitation Project for 5 cities and towns … with demonstrated history of working at ODA Project. Before being a member of the WildAct’s family, she had worked as a project Accountant and Consulting service for assistance in designated accounts management.
Giang started her career as a General Accountant. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Auditing. Giang is a reliable person, responsible for work and very grateful for a chance to prove herself at WildAct.
Ms. Phan Thi Huong Giang is General Accountant in WildAct. She has had 15 years in The regional Project “Network for Agriculture and Rural Development Think-tanks for Countries in Mekong sub-region”, Eduacation Project, Urban water supply and waste water project, Water Supply and Sanitation Project for 5 cities and towns … with demonstrated history of working at ODA Project. Before being a member of the WildAct’s family, she had worked as a project Accountant and Consulting service for assistance in designated accounts management. Giang started her career as a General Accountant. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Auditing. Giang is a reliable person, responsible for work and very grateful for a chance to prove herself at WildAct.
Communication
Ha Le Thu
Public Relations and Donors Engagement Officer
Graduated with a major in Public Relations at the Academy of Journalism and Communication, Thu Ha took a further step as a Public Relations and Donors Engagement Officer at WildAct. Thu Ha has always desired to make work that provides positive values to the community, contributing to establishing a better social life day by day, starting with multi-platform media campaigns concentrating on mental health and green lifestyle.
As a girl who enjoys learning about communication case studies, Thu Ha hope that her contributions will assist in spreading the excellent activities of WildAct throughout the community about wildlife conservation.
Currently, she is working at the position of Communication & Fund-Raising Coordinator at WildAct. Take responsibility for the development, publication and distribution of all online and offline communication materials and manage WildAct communications strategies including website, print, social media, and public relations.
Graduated with a major in Public Relations at the Academy of Journalism and Communication, Thu Ha took a further step as a Public Relations and Donors Engagement Officer at WildAct. Thu Ha has always desired to make work that provides positive values to the community, contributing to establishing a better social life day by day, starting with multi-platform media campaigns concentrating on mental health and green lifestyle. As a girl who enjoys learning about communication case studies, Thu Ha hope that her contributions will assist in spreading the excellent activities of WildAct throughout the community about wildlife conservation.
Bui Minh Tue Thu
Communications and Fundraising Officer
Tue Thu is a girl who since childhood has wanted to do work that can create social impact. Born in Nghe An and raised in a family surrounded by plants and animals, she has always had a strong connection with nature. When working at WildAct, she feels happy because this is where she can use her communication skills to raise awareness about environmental problems in the community. Tue Thu graduated with honours with a major in International Relations & Global Communication at the Academy of Journalism and Communication. Hopefully in the future Tue Thu and WildAct will grow together to be able to carry out many projects on the journey protecting wildlife.
In particular, Tue Thu is a girl with a great interest in cinema and travel. So in her free time, it is common for her friends to see her handling a camera to capture moments of experiential trips. Tue Thu also cherishes the plan to make documentaries on the topic of "Wildlife", hoping that the girl's plans can come true in the future.
Tue Thu is a girl who since childhood has wanted to do work that can create social impact. Born in Nghe An and raised in a family surrounded by plants and animals, she has always had a strong connection with nature. When working at WildAct, she feels happy because this is where she can use her communication skills to raise awareness about environmental problems in the community. Tue Thu graduated with honours with a major in International Relations & Global Communication at the Academy of Journalism and Communication. Hopefully in the future Tue Thu and WildAct will grow together to be able to carry out many projects on the journey protecting wildlife. In particular, Tue Thu is a girl with a great interest in cinema and travel. So in her free time, it is common for her friends to see her handling a camera to capture moments of experiential trips. Tue Thu also cherishes the plan to make documentaries on the topic of "Wildlife", hoping that the girl's plans can come true in the future.
Species and habitat conservation
Pham Dang Quy
Field Officer
Quy is a student majoring in biology. He lives in the city, but inside he always has a love of nature and beautiful landscapes. He once said, "I used to think I knew a lot about nature, but I didn't really know anything about it." He likes animals, among them birds and primates. He hopes that with his knowledge and skills, he can help WildAct reach some goals and conserve some endangered species. He feels happy and grateful when he has the opportunity to work and develop himself at WildAct.
Quy is a student majoring in biology. He lives in the city, but inside he always has a love of nature and beautiful landscapes. He once said, "I used to think I knew a lot about nature, but I didn't really know anything about it." He likes animals, among them birds and primates. He hopes that with his knowledge and skills, he can help WildAct reach some goals and conserve some endangered species. He feels happy and grateful when he has the opportunity to work and develop himself at WildAct.
Awareness Raising and Education
Pham Hanh Huong
Education Outreach Officer
Born and grew up in Thai Nguyen, Hanh Huong's childhood was associated with the mountain landscape along with green tea hills. Huong involved in conservation when she was a university student with an internship position at MCD (Marine life conservation and community development NGO) as well as participating in scientific research with friends and teachers at the university. With accumulated experience in community connection as well as the confident public speaking ability and organized activities with the community, Huong became an Education Outreach Officer at WildAct in 2023. Currently Huong directly implements projects within the School and community program of WildAct, including: "Wild Library" project and "Wild Rhino Demand Reduction” campaign in collaboration with Wilderness Foundation Africa. Energetic, enthusiastic, cheerful are the adjectives used to describe this girl. Another interesting fact about Huong is that she loves to sit and watch the rain and inhale the scent of heaven and earth with a cup of tea.
Huong joined WildAct in October, 2022 as an Education Intern for the “Bird Migratory” project - Wild Library Program in Ninh Binh Province. After helping WildAct to deliver the activity at school, she understands more about the important role of nature to humans, and wants to take more actions to protect its beauty. Huong holds a strong desire for social changes and raising awareness for Vietnamese Youth toward social issues. Prior to WildAct, she spent nearly one year working with children as an education volunteer for the Hyundai Jump School project. Joining WildAct, she continued to carry out many activities for the Wild Library Program in key project areas including Ninh Binh, Dak Lak, and Quang Binh. Huong has good public speaking and natural ability to engage with school children. Her English capability educated from Hanoi University greatly benefits her work related to document translation and developing education materials of WildAct’s Schools and Community Program.
Luong Thi Khanh Linh
Education Coordinator
Linh graduated with a degree in Natural Resource Management from the Vietnam National University of Forestry. With a desire to contribute to the conservation of wildlife in Vietnam, even as a student, Linh helped establish a wildlife conservation club named YCC with fellow students at the university. Their aim was to deepen students' understanding of the urgency, threats, and importance of wildlife conservation. After graduating, Linh gained experience working with several NGOs focused on wildlife conservation, forest restoration, and protecting natural landscapes.
Seeking to raise awareness and gradually change attitudes and behaviors towards wildlife conservation within the local community, Linh joined WildAct as a Community Officer. Hopefully, Linh will accompany WildAct in community awareness-raising activities for wildlife conservation and biodiversity in Vietnam.
Linh graduated with a degree in Natural Resource Management from the Vietnam National University of Forestry. With a desire to contribute to the conservation of wildlife in Vietnam, even as a student, Linh helped establish a wildlife conservation club named YCC with fellow students at the university. Their aim was to deepen students' understanding of the urgency, threats, and importance of wildlife conservation. After graduating, Linh gained experience working with several NGOs focused on wildlife conservation, forest restoration, and protecting natural landscapes. Seeking to raise awareness and gradually change attitudes and behaviors towards wildlife conservation within the local community, Linh joined WildAct as a Community Officer. Hopefully, Linh will accompany WildAct in community awareness-raising activities for wildlife conservation and biodiversity in Vietnam.
Professional Supporters & Interns
Ha Phuong Dong To
Education Intern
As a person inspired by the impact of the training course in wildlife conservation of WildAct (CWT 2024), Phuong has applied to be a volunteer for WildAct to support educational communication projects. For 2 months, she has worked on the logistic preparation process for the community project in bird conservation for the Women's Union in Ninh Binh.
These experiences allow her to understand effective collaboration with multiple stakeholders in a project. WildAct’s working environment and culture not only bring a long-term impact on conservation stories but also empower women to take responsibility for wildlife conservation. She treasures the journey as a volunteer of WildAct, with the learning opportunities she has received and improved her capacity and knowledge in wildlife conservation.
As a person inspired by the impact of the CWT 2024 course in wildlife conservation of WildAct, Phuong has applied to be a volunteer for WildAct to support educational communication projects. For 2 months, she has worked on the logistic preparation process for the community project in bird conservation for the Women's Union in Ninh Binh. These experiences allow her to understand effective collaboration with multiple stakeholders in a project. WildAct’s working environment and culture not only bring a long-term impact on conservation stories but also empower women to take responsibility for wildlife conservation. She treasures the journey as a volunteer of WildAct, with the learning opportunities she has received and improved her capacity and knowledge in wildlife conservation.
Linh Dieu Pham
Communication Intern
Linh is a communications intern at WildAct. With a passion for wildlife and environmental conservation, Linh strives to learn and grow every day. Joining the team is an opportunity for Linh to apply her knowledge and gain valuable experience. She hopes that her contributions will help protect wildlife and build a sustainable future for Vietnam.
Linh is a communications intern at WildAct. With a passion for wildlife and environmental conservation, Linh strives to learn and grow every day. Joining the team is an opportunity for Linh to apply her knowledge and gain valuable experience. She hopes that her contributions will help protect wildlife and build a sustainable future for Vietnam.
Join our team
Working at WildAct means working in a dedicated, inclusive, and dynamic environment where you can make a difference for our planet with your career.
We are working hard to contribute to a harmonious and equitable planet for humans and nature. Your desires for social changes and skills are important to us!