Our Team

 

Kerri Rademeyer

CEO, Alinea & WCP Zambia

Kerri leads Alinea, working to strengthen conservation systems and support organisations protecting wildlife and landscapes across Africa. With over 17 years of experience in conservation, her work has ranged from protected area management to tackling wildlife crime. Now, she focuses on strengthening locally led initiatives, helping governments and frontline partners address complex conservation challenges through collaboration and practical support. She is currently studying criminology and sociology to deepen her understanding of the social and criminal dynamics affecting conservation.

 

Kessy Chirwa

General Manager

Kessy provides strategic and operational oversight for Alinea’s Zambia hub, ensuring finance, project management, and people functions align with conservation goals. With strong experience in resource allocation, policy compliance, and performance monitoring, she leads cross-functional teams that support field operations, data analysis, and community engagement while maintaining strong donor and partner relationships.

 

Jack McMahon

Director of Strategic Development

Jack drives the growth of partnerships, funding pipelines, and systems-level collaboration across the conservation.  With a background in environmental conservation, Jack brings deep experience in designing cross-sector strategies that unlock support for high-impact conservation initiatives. 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.

Meet the purpose-driven team championing collaboration and lasting impact

so people and nature can thrive together.

 

Luwi Nguluka

Director of Communications

Luwi is an advocate for inclusive, African-led conservation. At Alinea, she leads strategic communications, amplifying partner stories and strengthening visibility across global conservation finance. She uses storytelling to influence behaviour, challenge perceptions, and elevate local perspectives, championing narratives that reflect African voices, leadership, and lived experience to drive meaningful impact.

 

Humphrey Himwaaba

Director of Finance

Humphrey is a chartered accountant with over 25 years’ experience across health, social development, and conservation. He specialises in financial strategy, grant management, governance, and compliance, having overseen multi-million-dollar donor portfolios and built strong finance teams. A collaborative, values-driven leader, he is passionate about mentoring and advancing financial literacy in the nonprofit sector.

 

Michelle Carter

Strategic Data Analyst

Michelle Carter brings over 15 years of experience in link analysis and data intelligence, with a background in Homeland Security, Counterterrorism, and Criminal Justice. A Cortex Edge subject matter expert, she excels at identifying complex threats, synthesising datasets, and integrating platforms to create seamless intelligence and support critical decision-making.

 

Denton Joachim

Strategic Data Analyst

Denton is Alinea’s Integrated Technology Manager, providing technology solutions for the organisation and its partners. He focuses on applying effective, standardised technologies within conservation ecosystems, with experience deploying software in the field and training frontline rangers. A collaborative team player, he brings people and systems together to drive impactful, data-driven outcomes.

 

Zoey Konie-Chibula

Finance and Project Support Officer

Zoey leads financial reporting, payments and procurement, asset management, and logistical coordination. She also strengthens partner relationships and delivers finance and governance capacity-building to grassroots organisations.She brings experience from hospitality, technology, and international development, including work at BongoHive on a World Bank–supported project and PwC as an Assurance Intern. Zoey is an ACCA member and a ZICA Graduate.

 

Micheal Kayinji

Finance & Administration Officer

Micheal’s role spans payments, payroll, procurement, financial data management, and statutory compliance, ensuring strong governance and accountability. He also supports partners with finance and compliance needs, building trusted relationships. Detail-oriented and people-focused, he is a dependable team player who brings integrity and care to everything he does.

 

Matthew Blair

Head of Social Performance

Matthew provides strategic advisory support to Alinea and its partners, ensuring conservation initiatives are grounded in community-defined mandates and social legitimacy. With over a decade of experience across Africa in social safeguards, livelihoods and stakeholder engagement, he supports inclusive ESMS design, human–wildlife conflict response, participatory monitoring, capacity building, and the integration of social and ecological indicators into impact reporting and storytelling.

 

Amy Simwaka

Junior Analyst

Amy transitioned from volunteer to Junior Analyst in Alinea’s Analytical Department while pursuing studies in Environmental Management. She brings a fresh perspective to data interpretation, combining academic insight with modern visualisation techniques to uncover trends and translate complex data into actionable strategies that support Alinea and its partners.

 

Meirute Sengeleti

Office Cleaner

Meirute ensures that the team can work effectively and safely in a clean, well-maintained environment. Her attention to detail and adherence to consistent standards support the smooth operation of daily activities and contribute to a professional workplace for staff and visitors alike.