Kerri leads efforts to strengthen conservation systems and support frontline partners across Africa. With a background in protected-area management and wildlife law enforcement, she co-founded WCP Zambia to combat wildlife crime through strategic partnerships with government, the judiciary, and local communities. In 2025, she guided Alinea’s transition into an independent platform, where she now links trusted grassroots organisations to the funding, tools, and visibility they need to scale their impact. A passionate advocate for locally led conservation, Kerri brings a collaborative, systems-based approach to everything she does and is currently studying criminology and sociology to deepen her impact. 

Kessy provides strategic and operational oversight for Alinea’s Zambia hub, making sure finance, project management, and people functions work in lockstep with conservation goals. Drawing on more than six years at Wildlife Crime Prevention—where she advanced from Human Resources Manager to General Manager—she brings proven expertise in resource allocation, policy compliance, and performance monitoring. Kessy leads cross-functional teams that back ranger operations, data analysis, and community engagement, while maintaining close relationships with donors and partners. An MSc-qualified project manager and PhD candidate in Business Administration, she combines systems thinking with collaborative leadership to build the resilient teams and processes that grassroots conservation efforts need to thrive.

Jack drives the growth of partnerships, funding pipelines, and systems-level collaboration across the conservation finance landscape. With a background in international development and environment, Jack brings deep experience in designing cross-sector strategies that unlock support for high-impact conservation. He plays a key role in shaping Alinea’s positioning within the global ecosystem, working closely with donors, governments, and innovators to align resources with field-ready solutions. Jack is passionate about building lasting infrastructure for conservation that is inclusive, locally grounded, and globally connected.

Luwi is a leading voice for inclusive, African-led conservation. Raised in Botswana’s Okavango Delta, her deep-rooted connection to nature fuels a lifelong passion for wildlife and community empowerment. At Alinea, Luwi leads strategic communications, amplifying the stories of partners and increasing visibility across the global conservation finance ecosystem. With a strong focus on narrative as a tool for change, she uses storytelling to influence behavior, challenge perceptions, and elevate local perspectives in conservation dialogues. Previously, Luwi led award-winning campaigns in Zambia, including This Is Not a Game, which tackled the illegal bushmeat trade, as well as initiatives like Women for Conservation and the radio drama Mtima Wa Mkango, which reached diverse audiences with messages of coexistence and stewardship. She has also been a champion for youth engagement, co-creating Zambia’s Conservation Careers Fair to open pathways for young professionals. Beyond campaigns, Luwi is committed to reshaping conservation from the ground up, building inclusive narratives that reflect African voices, leadership, and lived realities. She continues to collaborate with governments, NGOs, and local communities to drive lasting impact across the continent.

A chartered accountant with over 25 years of experience across health, social programmes, and conservation sectors, Humphrey brings a deep sense of duty and a passion for strengthening systems and ensuring financial accountability to drive organisational impact. Humphrey has held leadership roles in local and international nonprofits, the private sector, and statutory bodies, including the Electoral Commission of Zambia, ActionAid Zambia, and Development Aid from People to People (DAPP). He has successfully managed multi-million-dollar donor-funded portfolios, led transformative budgeting and compliance efforts, developed robust internal controls, and built high-performing finance teams. His expertise spans grant management, financial strategy, corporate governance, and multi-stakeholder reporting, with service on various boards and committees, including the Cattlemen Livestock Cooperative Society, Levy Mwanawasa Medical University, ZiCA’s Public Sector Committee, the Churches Health Association of Zambia (CHAZ), and Brook Besor University Council. Passionate about bridging financial rigor with mission-driven work, Humphrey is known for his collaborative, values-based leadership and is committed to mentoring emerging finance leaders and promoting financial literacy across the nonprofit sector.