Prof. Neil Cumberlidge, PhD, DSc, FLS
Professor, Department of Biology, Northern Michigan University    

Prof. Moenieba Isaacs
Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS) School of Government Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, University of the Western Cape

Dr Lara Atkinson
South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON) Egagasini Node

Dr Kerry Sink
Marine Program Manager at SANBI (South African National Biodiversity Institute)