Our man in Africa, biologist, Andre Degeorge, assists Conservation Force throughout the continent in projects ranging from strategic planning of elephant conservation to training programs for African conservation leaders.

He has over twenty-five years experience in natural resource management, planning and policy reform - mostly in Africa. He has worked with the U.S. Peace Corps, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. AID, Izaac Walton League, and managed the SCI African office from 1994 until November 2001. Andre serves as a prolific and knowledgeable volunteer  field biologist, strategist, and liaison for Conservation Force throughout Africa. Andre has more than 20 years of African experience including seven years with Safari Club International as Director of all African affairs. He is the Director of the African Initiative, Department of Nature Conservation, Technikon Pretoria, RSA.