Justin Heath is the Chief Executive Officer of Ol Pejeta Conservancy, one of Kenya's largest wildlife sanctuaries renowned for its conservation of endangered species, including eastern black rhino. Heath has a background in wildlife management and has been involved in various conservation projects across Africa. At Ol Pejeta, he oversees initiatives aimed at preserving biodiversity, supporting community development, and promoting sustainable tourism. His leadership focuses on integrating wildlife conservation with community development, ensuring that local communities benefit from conservation efforts.

Ambassador (Dr.) Monica Juma is the National Security Advisor to the President of the Republic of Kenya. Before this appointment, she served at the strategic level of government as Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Defence, Energy, Petroleum and Mining. Dr Juma was promoted to the ministerial portfolio after serving as Principal Secretary in the security triad of Defence, Interior & Coordination of National Government; and Foreign Affairs. A renowned diplomat, Dr. Juma was Kenya's Ambassador Extra-Ordinary and Plenipotentiary to Ethiopia and Djibouti, and Permanent Representative to the African Union, the Inter- Governmental Authority on Development (!GAD) and United Nations Commission for Africa (UNECA). She joined government with depth of experience in policy research analysis and formulation from international think tanks. She also has strong academic credentials having been a lecturer in the Department of Government and Public Administration and Research Director at the Centre for Refugee Studies, both at Moi University, Eldoret. She began her work experience as a Management Analyst in the Office of the President.  Dr. Juma is the patron of the Athena Mentorship programme which augments professional competency of women (and men) in critical strategic leadership positions across all the areas of her expertise.   Amb (Dr.) Monica Juma has a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts Degrees in Government and Public Administration from the University of Nairobi; a Certificate of Refugee Studies and a Doctor of Philosophy in Politics from the University of Oxford. She is a mother of two.

Dickson ole Kaelo is the founding Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association (KWCA). He has over 20 years of experience in community-based conservation and has been instrumental in facilitating the formation of several conservancies in the Maasai Mara ecosystem, including Olare Orok, Motorogi, Mara North, and Naboisho Conservancies. His efforts have secured approximately 870 km' of land for conservation. Dickson holds a Master's in Wildlife Management and a Bachelor's in Animal Production, and he is currently pursuing a PhD in Range Management. He has been recognized as a Kenya Wildlife Service Honorary Warden and has received the Sustainability Science Award from the Ecological Society of America.

Dr. Kanga is the Director General of the Kenya Wildlife Service with over 20 years’ experience in biodiversity conservation, climate change, and community livelihoods. He has served as Secretary for Wildlife in the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife & Heritage and spent 16 years at KWS leading biodiversity research and monitoring. In 2017, he received the Head of State Commendation for his distinguished service. He holds a PhD in Natural Resources Conservation from the University of Groningen and has authored over 30 publications. ​

Craig Millar is the Chief Operating Officer at Big Life Foundation, an organization dedicated to the conservation of East Africa's wildlife and ecosystems. Big Life Foundation focuses its operations in the areas between Amboseli, Chyulu Hills and Tsavo West National Park, with an extensive focus on the last endemic population of eastern black rhino in Kenya in Chyulu Hills National Park. With extensive experience in anti-poaching initiatives and wildlife protection, Millar has developed and implemented strategies to combat wildlife crime and promote community engagement in conservation efforts. His work has reduced poaching activities and enhanced the protection of endangered species in the region, including those of black rhino.

Dr. Patrick Omondi is the CEO of the Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI). Under his leadership, WRTI has advanced key research on fire impacts, recovery plans for species like sable antelope, and published over 35 scientific works since 2021. He has also spearheaded national wildlife conferences addressing conservation challenges. Additionally, he serves on the Board of Directors of Mpala Research Centre in Laikipia .

Meg Whitman is an accomplished American business executive and diplomat with a career spanning several decades. She served as the United States Ambassador to Kenya from 2022 until her resignation in November 2024. During this time, Ms. Whitman actively supported the growth of various conservation activities in Kenya, focused on economic development and job creation. Prior to her diplomatic role, Ms. Whitman was the President and CEO of eBay from 1998 to 2008, where she oversaw the company's expansion into a global e-commerce leader. She later served as President and CEO of Hewlett-Packard from 2011 to 2015, leading its major restructuring. Ms. Whitman holds a BA in Economics from Princeton University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. She has sat on various boards of major philanthropic institutions before, most notably The Nature Conservancy and Teach for America