Susie is the Executive Director of the Mount Kenya Trust which was formed in 2000. She’s helped build up the team, its professional capacity and project portfolio from a tiny civil-society venture since 2001 to the effective entity it is today. Mount Kenya Trust is a valued partner of the major Governmental and private Mount Kenya stakeholders. Susie spearheaded the ambitious Mount Kenya Elephant corridor project construction with Mount Kenya Trust and its partners. Elephants used the entirety of the corridor the day after the corridor fences were joined to the highway underpass that allows elephants to pass beneath it. Susie has practical experience with developing and managing a diverse number of conservation programmes including security management, human-wildlife conflict mitigation, corridor development, forest restoration, and fire-fighting coordination. Susie is a member of the National Bongo Task Force, a Kenya Wildlife Service Honorary Warden and part of the Mount Kenya-Aberdare Fire Management Committee. She is a graduate of the School of Oriental and African Studies (University of London) and the University of Edinburgh.

Laila Kassam is the Head of Finance and Operations at Mount Kenya Trust. Laila is an emerging markets Investment professional with over 8 years of experience working in the impact investing space, creating value for portfolio companies through operations strategy, enterprise development, business planning, performance improvement, and restructuring. Her vast experience with for profit organizations, provides a unique perspective in conservation and running the day to day for the Trust. She oversees the project management for the larger more complex grants for the Trust ensuring that deliverables are implemented in the most efficient, ethical and professional way possible. She also provides leadership, coaching and guidance to project managers during the design, planning and implementation of their respective projects. She holds a master’s in business administration (MBA) from United States International University (USIU). She also holds a certificate in carbon finance from the Renewable Energy Institute UK along with an accounting certificate from Wharton Business School Online

Daisy is , a creative and tech enthusiast with a passion for storytelling and technology. She is dedicated to positively impacting people and their environment through integrated her communications, marketing, and tech skills. She specializes on streamlining communication and PR efforts, brand development, storytelling, and fundraising in both the NGO and commercial sectors. She holds a bachelors degree in Communications; Electronic Media and as an advocate for life-saving technology, she is currently pursuing a degree in Software Engineering. Daisy believes in the power of innovation and its ability to transform lives. She is committed to driving positive change in the conservation, healthcare and tech space.

Enock joined the Trust in 2016. He is the Patrols Program Officer. He leads the rangers and oversees security at Mount Kenya Trust. Under his leadership, the Trust has been able to better manage the field staff and also grow the team. Prior to joining Mount Kenya Trust, he was with Laikipia Nature Conservancy and Mpala Research Centre. He holds an MSC. Geo-information Science and Earth Observation in Natural Resources Management University of Twente in The Netherlands. BSC. of Science in Wildlife and Natural Resources Management in the University of Nairobi