Our Progress
Every Creature Has A Right to Live on Earth
We begin our Moments of Gratitude series with this story from the Jhapa District in southeastern Nepal. As part of our on-going […]
Young Female Leaders Join Forces to Advance Biodiversity Conservation
Thi Thanh Than Nguyen (Conservation Education Associate) recently won a spot at the “2023 Special Training Session for Young Female Researchers and […]
Grassroots Efforts Empower Nepalis to Give a Hoot About Owls
Nepal has a remarkable diversity of owl species, 23 to be exact, and this impressive number accounts for about 10% of the […]
Our Purpose
LVDI International inspires and empowers people to protect nature
through discovery and sustainable practices.
We are a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization.
Our Priorities
Education
We instill empathy toward nature and wildlife in children and adults.
How We Foster Stewardship
Capacity Building
We empower individuals to tackle conservation challenges and find practical solutions.
How We Advance Sustainability
Research
We use cutting-edge methodologies to improve biodiversity conservation.
How We Save Species and Habitats
Our Passion
Our Pride
Giovanna Bonadonna, PhD
Research Scientist
Giovanna Bonadonna, PhD
Research Scientist
Zafison Boto
Madagascar Research Assistant
Zafison Boto
Madagascar Research Assistant
Van Tuan Bui, MS
Vietnam Research Coordinator
Van Tuan Bui, MS
Vietnam Research Coordinator
Chrystelle Dakpogan, MS
Benin Education Coordinator
Chrystelle Dakpogan, MS
Benin Education Coordinator
Amandine Delclos, BS
Illustrator
Amandine Delclos, BS
Illustrator
Mariano Houngbedji, PhD candidate
Benin Country Coordinator
Mariano Houngbedji, PhD candidate
Benin Country Coordinator
Marie Josephine Justine
Madagascar Field Cook
Marie Josephine Justine
Madagascar Field Cook
Kevin Kubo, MS
Research Fellow, C.S.I.
Kevin Kubo, MS
Research Fellow, C.S.I.
Blandine Lalaonirina
Madagascar Research Assistant
Blandine Lalaonirina
Madagascar Research Assistant
Thi Minh Thu Le, BS
Conservation Education Associate
Hobilalaina Lovasoa
Madagascar Research Assistant
Hobilalaina Lovasoa
Madagascar Research Assistant
Beth Molasky
Conservation Ambassador for the Arts
Conservation Ambassador for the Arts
Gabrielle Nagel
Wildlife Research Intern, C.S.I.
Gabrielle Nagel
Wildlife Research Intern, C.S.I.
Thi Thanh Than Nguyen, BS
Conservation Education Associate
Kefeng Niu, PhD
China Country Coordinator
Kefeng Niu, PhD
China Country Coordinator
Jeanne Aimee Norosoarinaivo, PhD candidate
Researcher
Jeanne Aimee Norosoarinaivo, PhD candidate
Researcher
Marie Irène Augustine Ramanantenasoa
Education and Community Development Specialist
Marie Irène Augustine Ramanantenasoa
Education and Community Development Specialist
Rose Marie Randrianarison, PhD
Madagascar Country Coordinator
Rose Marie Randrianarison, PhD
Madagascar Country Coordinator
Justin Rasambimanana
Madagascar Research Assistant
Justin Rasambimanana
Madagascar Research Assistant
Hasina Ravaoarisoa, MS
Wildlife Research Intern
Hasina Ravaoarisoa, MS
Wildlife Research Intern
Berthin Razafindrakoto
Madagascar Research Assistant
Berthin Razafindrakoto
Madagascar Research Assistant
Bishwanath Rijal, MS
Nepal Country Coordinator
Bishwanath Rijal, MS
Nepal Country Coordinator
Alessandro Roman, MS
Community Engagement Specialist
Alessandro Roman, MS
Community Engagement Specialist
Kyle Runzel, MS
Wildlife Research Intern
Kyle Runzel, MS
Wildlife Research Intern
Lei Shi, MS
China Program Coordinator
Lei Shi, MS
China Program Coordinator
Sedera Soloarimino, BE
Education and Outreach Specialist
Sedera Soloarimino, BE
Education and Outreach Specialist
Justin Todizara
Madagascar Research Assistant
Justin Todizara
Madagascar Research Assistant
Matt Wilson, ME
Webmaster
Matt Wilson, ME
Webmaster
Tianyou Yang, MS
China Program Coordinator
Tianyou Yang, MS
China Program Coordinator
Stella Yuan, PhD candidate
Mentor, C.S.I.
Stella Yuan, PhD candidate
Mentor, C.S.I.
John “Andy” Phillips, PhD
President/Chief Executive Officer
Vice President/Global Program Director