WE ARE A
TEAM WHO FIGHT FOR WILDLIFE
OPERATION & MANAGEMENT
NGUYEN VAN THAI
NGUYEN VAN THAI
Thai founded Save Vietnam’s Wildlife in 2014 after nearly a decade fighting for wildlife conservation in Vietnam.
In 2005 he joined the Asian Pangolin Conservation Program based in Cuc Phuong National Park: first as volunteer and then as program coordinator. After success in rescuing and rehabilitating pangolins, Thai was then responsible for all activities related to the captive management of carnivores and pangolins as the captive manager at CPCP. Thai has carried out many research projects both in captivity and in the wild, resulting in him co-authoring many published papers in international scientific journals.
He was chosen as one of 40 wildlife heroes in the Wildlife Heroes book, published in the United States in 2012 and in 2016 he was awarded the prestigious Future for Nature Award.
He is also Captive Ecology Vice-Chair of the IUCN SSC Pangolin Specialist Group. Thai’s success has stemmed from his devotion to threatened species backed by solid scientific research.
Thai has a Master of Science (Environmental Science) and Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management and Development from the Australian National University, and a Graduate Certificate in Durrell Endangered Species Management from the University of Kent and Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust.
NGUYEN NGOC LAN
NGUYỄN NGỌC LAN
I am a Lawyer and graduated Master on Human right in Law faculty, Viet Nam National University, Ha Noi, and now continuing studying PhD on Human rights with scholarship of Australia. I. was involved in lobbying for making changes to some Labor law and Civil Code. I worked in a law company providing counseling and advice on economic law, family law, land conflict... and counseling for business on insurance for employees, labor contract, resolve conflicts among workers, between workers and employers… I had opportunity to exchange studied in Montana University and was one of 75 young leadership had official meeting with Barack Obama in Washington, US and exchange experience with EU parliament in Belgium in 2015 and 2016.
I now have more than 16 year experience working at local and international NGOs, business, organizing, writing training materials and delivering workshops in advocacy (policy advocacy; public advocacy); Gender equality, leadership, teamwwork. I also have experience in evaluation, as project evaluation, Organization evaluation; developing project evaluation … support/ advisor for CSO, CBO, state agencies on legislation and re-structure for sustainable development.
I have more than 10 years’ experience working as Leadership, likes Deputy Director of Local NGO, and National management for the Mekong region program, responsible for Human development, Organization development, project management and working with government agencies from 2011 to 2020.
From June 2020 to present, I am working Deputy Director of Safe Vietnam’s wildlife, responsible for activities related to law, advocacy including project development, project implementation, reviewing legal policies in Vietnam and consulting human development and Leadership; Giving advice to Anti-poaching team and SVW’s partners about issues related to law; working as a consultant and representative of SVW to solve issues related to legal processing of Anti-poaching team and SVW’s partners.
NGUYEN THI DUNG
NGUYỄN THỊ DUNG
Dung graduated from the Faculty of Information and Technology at Hanoi University and the English Language Faculty with a distinctive reward (2020), Hanoi National University. Holding two bachelor's degrees from two top universities in Hanoi and being recognized for agility, intelligence and dedication at work, Dung used to have a dream job with extremely attractive salaries in Hanoi. However, in 2019, she left the city to chase her childhood dream to live around the forest and conserve wild animals. Dung started out as a volunteer coordinator, and then as a communications officer. In early of 2021, Dung was offered the Assistant Director of SVW.
VU THI KIM ANH
VU THI KIM ANH
Kim Anh holds a bachelor’s degree in Banking and Finance from the University of Sunderland,UK in 2013. She is careful and eager to learn new things. Before joining SVW, she has almost 2-year-experience working in Accounting and HR Management for the private sector. With her knowledge and practical experience and the love of animals, she joined the team to contribute her effort to wildlife conservation.
DUONG THI UT
DUONG THI UT
Ut has four years of experience in many international business projects as a translator, interpreter, and administrator. She joined our team in January 2016 as an Administrator Officer. Ut has two bachelor degrees of English for Science and Technology from Foreign Languages College and Business Administration from Economics and Management College, Hanoi University of Science and Technology. Ut is happy to use her many skills to contribute to wildlife conservation in Vietnam.
TRAN THI THANH HOA
TRẦN THỊ THANH HOA
Graduated Bachelor in Environmental Science from Hanoi University of Sciences. Hoa is aware about the importance of the ecology system and really concerns about sustainable development.
Joining SVW is a memorable experience, she has a chance to work with colleagues who have the same passion and learn more knowledge about the environment and animals. She hopes that she can contribute to the efforts of environmental protection.
NGUYEN THI NHAM
NGUYỄN THỊ NHÂM
Graduated from University of Language & International study in Hanoi, Nham has three years of experience in tourism. During working as tour operator, she was also responsible for translating documents, controlling budgets and managing office staffs. Especially, she has not only concern to the nature, the environment but also the threats of them that human is facing. Nham believes strongly that each individual will play an important role in the Earth‘s protection and she hope to contribute her ability to wildlife conservation with Save Vietnam‘s Wildlife.
DINH THI NHUNG
ĐINH THỊ NHUNG
Nhung has lived and worked in a small Cuc Phuong village of Ninh Binh for many years. Having a passion for cooking and experience of cleaning and logistic helps Nhung to get the opportunity to work at SVW as a caretaker and logistics. She always hopes to work with at SVW for a long time and contribute to wildlife conservation in Vietnam.
DINH CONG THUC
ĐINH CÔNG THỨC
Thuc has been behind the wheels for years, driving tourist buses from Vietnam to Laos. On the road, he witnessed many illegal wildlife trade and wished to do something to help. Joined SVW from November 2017, Thuc is our main driver for the educational program for children as well as animal rescue and release trips.
LE TUYET CHINH
LÊ TUYẾT CHINH
Chinh was born and grew up near Cuc Phuong National Park. As a child, she regularly participated in conservation awareness-raising activities which were organized by Cuc Phuong National Park and the rescue centres.
Chinh is aware of the threats imposed on wild populations by human. She joined forces with SVW in 2020 as an accountant. She always hopes to contribute her ability to wildlife conservation with Save Vietnam‘s
Wildlife.
EX-SITU CONSERVATION
CPCP - Rescue Center in Cuc Phuong National Park
HOANG VAN THAI
HOÀNG VĂN THÁI
HOANG THI THU THUY
NGUYEN THI THU THUY
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LE THI HONG NHUNG
LE THI HONG NHUNG
A veterinarian of Save Vietnam's Wildlife, graduated in 2014 from the Veterinary Medicine department at Vietnam National University of Agriculture. After graduating, she worked as a veterinarian in a veterinary clinic for small animals in Hanoi. During her time there, she had the opportunity to learn and cooperate with experienced foreign veterinarians. Her interests include Internal Medicine Management and Surgery. With enthusiasm and experience in the veterinary field, Nhung has been with Save Vietnam's Wildlife since 2019 with the desire to contribute to the rescue and conservation of wildlife, especially pangolin and small carnivores. Alongside her wildlife conservation work, her love for animals also leads her to take care of domestic dogs and cats in her own neighborhood!
TRAN NAM TRIEU
TRAN VAN TRUONG
DINH VAN TRUONG
Truong is a local man living in Cuc Phuong National Park’s neighborhood and has a big heart for wildlife. Graduated with a Forest industry degree, he was looking for a chance to work with animals and nature and found us. Starting to work as SVW’s head keeper since April 2017, Truong wishes to be a part of our conservation efforts in Vietnam.
BUI VAN THU
BUI VAN THU
As part of the Muong local ethnic community, Thu grew up aware of the threats imposed on wild populations by humans. Understanding the declining condition of his natural surroundings Thu decided he wanted to do something about it. Thu joined forces with CPCP in 2005 and is a dedicated hard worker, helping to change the future for Vietnam’s Wildlife.
DINH VAN TUAN
DINH VAN TUAN
Tuan has been working at CPCP/SVW since the beginning of 2015. Before that, he was a wildlife keeper at CPCP from 2008-2013. Being a part of local ethnic community, Tuan understands deeply about the nature and animals in Cuc Phuong. With his love, knowledge and enthusiasm for saving wildlife, Tuan is a conscientious contributor for CPCP activities and conservation works.
DINH VAN QUYEN
ĐINH VĂN QUYỀN
In 2007 CPCP was fortunate to have Quyen decide to team up with them. Quyen is an enthusiastic, passionate guy who believes in what CPCP is working hard to achieve. Quyen appreciates just what an amazing opportunity it is to be working with such rare species and it is encouraging to see the next generation choose a career benefitting the future of Vietnam’s wildlife.
Rescue Center in Pu Mat National Park
NGUYEN SY QUOC
NGUYỄN SỸ QUỐC
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GEOFF UNDERWOOD
GEOFF UNDERWOOD
Geoff has had a life long passion for the preservation of threatened species and their environments, and in the management and welfare of wildlife in captivity, having worked in these areas for almost 40 years. He has filled a number of roles in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea and has been involved in a range of captive and field based conservation programs, including a number of threatened species recovery programs. Geoff has a degree in Parks and Wildlife Management and has also previously held positions with a number of Australian and international animal keeper organisations and hopes that he can use his varied experiences to help support the work of Save Vietnams Wildlife.
TRAN THI HAI YEN
TRAN TUAN DUNG
DANG THANH TUAN
EDUCATION OUTREACH
HO THI KIM LAN
LE THI KIM NGAN
LE THI KIM NGAN
Le Ngan graduated from the Faculty of Biology, University of Natural Science in Ho Chi Minh City in 2012 and she has been active in wildlife conservation education since 2010. Before becoming Senior Education and Outreach Officer at Save Vietnam’s Wildlife, Ngan was Wildlife Education Assistant for Wildlife At Risk and Communications-Education Coordinator for Gaia Nature Conservation. She worked with leading industry experts in Vietnam, participating in organizing Environmental Education training courses, developed a wide range of important skills in managing and developing programs about nature education and communication. She strongly believes that humans live in harmony with nature in the future and that Education and Communication are key factors and indispensable.
DAO THI THU HUONG
ĐÀO THỊ THU HƯƠNG
Huong holds a Bachelor of Business Law at School of Law – Vietnam National University, Hanoi in 2013 and a Master Degree, major Economic Law at the same University in 2017. After nearly three years working sector as import-export officer, Huong decided to join the team at Save Vietnam’s Wildlife in December, 2016 with the hope of contributing herself to protecting the rare, precious, endangered forest animals. In 2017, Huong attened a professional training course on behaviour change in conservation held in Indonesia and then continues to work with various international and national experts in the field of conservation educaiton and behaviour change. Huong also got a fund to participate in another profession training couse on behaviour change and communication in Oxford University, United Kindom in 2019.
TRAN THI THUY HANG
TRẦN THỊ THU HẰNG
Graduated in Biology of the Hanoi University of Science - Vietnam National University, she has 3 years of experience in nature experience and experience education with children of all ages. Having a passion for children and wildlife conservation, she works as an Field Social researcher. Hopefully, she can contribute my effort to raise people's awareness as well as promote local people together to protect our own living environment
SPECIES CONSERVATION
PHAM VAN THONG
PHAM VAN THONG
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TRINH THI MAI
TRINH THI MAI
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NGUYEN VAN TAN
NGUYỄN VĂN TÂN
Tan has more than five years of researching and protecting wildlife animals. He graduated from Tay Bac University and is following a master program in Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology. He earned experiences working with reptiles and amphibians, also had several published science reports. With his youth and enthusiasm with researching and conservation, Tan hopes to contribute all-in for SVW’s mission.
CAO NHAT LONG
ANTI-POACHING
LE VAN DUNG
LE VAN DUNG
Dung has been working in wildlife conservation for over 10 years. Dung has a B.Sc. in Biology (specialty of Zoology), Hanoi University of Science – Vietnam National University, Ha Noi, (2007), a Master of Science in Biology (2013) and years of in situ research expertise. Dung has worked as an independent research consultant many international conservation organisations such as Flora and Fauna International (FFI) and Conservation International (CI), International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) , the Endangered primate Research Centre (EPRC) and the Forestry protection Department (FPD, Vietnam). Dung’s track record of successfully conducting field research in difficult conditions will be a great asset to our team as we research the ecologies of our target species and the social conditions and attitudes that support the illegal wildlife trade.
NGUYEN HUU TRUNG
NGUYEN HUU TRUNG
Trung holds a bachelor’s degree in Nature Resource Management from Vietnam National University of Forestry in 2017. He is happy to use his knowledge and skills in planning and investigating the forest and to contribute to protect wildlife from poachers.
LE TAT THANH
LE TAT THANH
Graduated from Forestry Faculty of Vietnam National University of Forestry in 2005, Thanh has 9-year experience working in forest protection, forest resources management and patrolling activities. He loves working in conservation.
LOC VAN TAO
LỘC VĂN TẠO
Originally from the mountainous District of Nghe An Province, Tao has a strong attachment to the nature, forest, people and culture here. After graduating from Vietnam National University of Forestry and through many different jobs, he is very proud to be Anti-Poaching ranger with SVW.
LANG VAN DIEN
LANG VAN DIEN
A graduated engineer from the class of 2016 from forest resources management of the University of Forestry. My entire childhood was bound to the forest so I understand the importance of preserving forests and conserving biodiversity. I decided to join SVW in 2018, wishing to join hands to successfully protect and ensure the conservation of wildlife in Vietnam.
LOC VAN THANG
LOC VAN THANG
VI VAN TUYEN
VI VAN TUYEN
After graduating as a Forestry Major from the North West University, and experiencing many different jobs, Tuyen decided to join the SVW family in 2019 to protect the forest and its wildlife. Tuyen is very proud of his contribution to the mission that SVW is pursuing, which is “the prevention and recovery of endangered wildlife in Vietnam”.
PHAM QUOC HOA
PHAM QUOC HOA
Hoa graduated from Forestry College in 2013 and Forestry University in 2017. As a young, patient and honest person, he would like to contribute to forest and wildlife protection.
LUONG VAN NAM
LUONG VAN NAM
LUONG TRUNG HAU
LUONG TRUNG HAU
LUONG HAI KHAM
LUONG HAI KHAM
After graduating from the Forestry management department of the University of Forestry as an engineer in 2016, Hai had experienced many jobs. After 2 years of experience in the field of natural resources and environment, he came to SVW and became a Ranger of the Anti-Poaching team. He is very proud of his work, loves the forest, wild animals and the people here. He hopes that one day, his contribution will make a difference in the conservation of wildlife
VI VAN DINH
VI VAN DINH
Dinh was born and raised from the mountainous area of Nghe An with all his understanding of the culture and language, together with his jungle survival skills and experience. As a witness of the destruction of the forest and its wild animals by the hand of people from a very young age, Dinh has always wanted to contribute to conservation work. He graduated as a Forestry engineer from the University of Forestry in 2016. After working many different jobs, many related to nature and the forest, in 2019, he joined the SVW family as an officer of the anti-poaching team. Dinh is very proud of his work, and he continuously want to help with the protection of wildlife and nature
NGUYEN DINH HIEP
NGUYEN DINH HIEP
VI VAN TAM
VI VAN TAM
NGUYEN CANH THE
NGUYEN CANH THE
NGUYEN DANG MANH
NGUYEN DANG MANH
VO DANG NGUYEN
VO DANG NGUYEN
A graduate from the forest resources management department of the University of Forestry. Nguyen began his work at Save Vietnam’s Wildlife from 2020.
