NICCI WRIGHT

Nicci Wright, as a Founding member of the APWG has been granted Honorary Life Membership in recognition of her dedication to the mission of pangolin conservation, and her loyalty and contribution to the establishment, growth and continuation of the APWG.

Following an initial conversation between Ray Jansen and Nicci Wright, during a chance encounter in 2009, the seed was sown to bring a diverse group of people together – which included scientists and conservationist, for countering the illegal trade in pangolins. The common goal would be a passion for understanding and protecting pangolins in Africa.

Nicci brings many years of experience and outstanding success rates in her vital role of saving pangolins from the illegal trade and ushering them back to the wild. She is an expert in facilitating the media; interfacing with governmental departments; testifying in pangolin poaching cases in court and teaching law enforcement Standard Operating Procedures for the best practise in handling of poached pangolins.