Denise is the founder and executive director of E4C, and has worked in wolf conservation since the early 1990s.  
She currently works with the UK Wolf Conservation Trust as a Trust Director and as the Editor of the international magazine, Wolf Print.  Denise also runs her own business in Coventry, England.  

E4C was borne out of Denise's experience in wolf conservation and her subsequent research for her doctoral thesis on conservation education, which is nearing completion.  

Realising that there is a very real need for practical resources for conservation educators, Denise set up E4C and enlisted the help of like-minded conservationists and entrepreneurs.  

Denise firmly believes that conservation education is one of the key conservation strategies, and is an area that is currently developing very rapidly as the "human dimensions" aspects of our relationship with wildlife and nature come more to the fore.  


PATRICIA GRANT – PROJECT DIRECTOR

For the past 15 years Pat has specialised in the field of Human Resources.  Prior to that she ran her own business in Stratford-on-Avon.

A committed environmentalist who has worked tirelessly for charities promoting animal welfare and ecological conservation and protection.

Pat's strength is identifying key skills and experience and matching these with the needs of organisations in order to build a strong and effective team.

On a personal level, Pat believes strongly in the "power of the dollar" and supports organic, Fair Trade and socially responsibly organisations. 


Dr ŽANETE ANDERSONE-LILLEY - PROJECT MANAGER

 
CHRIS SENIOR - PROJECT MANAGER
Chris Senior has a strong conservation background, having worked with BTCV for eight years, undertaking practical community conservation projects and training volunteers, before gaining a first class honours degree in Countryside Recreation Management from Sheffield Hallam University in 1997.

Since graduating, he has been an environmental consultant, specialising in the environmental use of GIS (Geographical Information Systems), along with survey work of habitats as diverse as woodlands and derelict brownfield sites. This work is undertaken for a variety of clients, including local, regional and national environmental organisations, local authorities and universities, providing a valuable management tool for sites, species and habitats.

Having developed an interest in wolves during his degree, he has been involved with Wolf Print magazine since its early days, firstly as part of the editorial team, and more recently as sub-editor. He contributes photos and occasional articles to the magazine, and is passionate about wolf conservation, environmental issues, and travel, especially trekking remote places. 


ALEX HAMPSON - ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION ADVISER

Alex currently works in an advisory capacity for E4C.  As well as being an accomplished musician, Alex is trained in bushcraft skills and loves nothing better than to immerse himself in wilderness areas practising his art.  Alex works with disadvantaged youths and children, and has a wide range of experience working on varied environmental education projects, particularly in urban settings.  Alex has worked with schools creating wildlife gardens and conservation areas, and has designed and implemented a number of arts projects that deliver an environmental education message. 

PROFESSOR MAL LEICESTER – EDUCATION ADVISER
UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

 

Professor Mal Leicester is Emeritus professor at the University of Nottingham, and visiting professor at the Universities of Derby and Nottingham Trent.  She has wide professional experience in education, including as director of an anti-racist community organisation, teaching in schools, teacher education, lecturing at the University of Warwick and holding the Chair of Adult Learning and Teaching at the University of Nottingham. 

 

A member of the Royal Society of Arts and on the board of the Journal of Moral Education, she has an interest in the ethical aspects of conservation and conservation education. 

 

Mal has written extensively on aspects of education.  Recent publications for Routledge, and available from Amazon.co.uk, include: Stories for Classroom and Assembly – Values Education at Key Stages I and II, and Stories for Inclusive Schools.