Paul Thomson

Paul Thomson is a dedicated wildlife conservation professional with extensive experience in protecting endangered species and developing conservation strategies.

Professional Background:

• Currently serves as Director of Conservation Programs at Wildlife Conservation Network (WCN) since January 20191
• Co-Founder and Executive Director of Save Pangolins since 20071
• Specializes in highly threatened and endangered species, conservation startup incubation, and building leadership capacity in conservation24

Key Conservation Contributions:

• Helped create several critical wildlife conservation funds, including:
  • Lion Recovery Fund
  • Pangolin Crisis Fund1
• Passionate advocate for pangolins, which he describes as the world's most illegally trafficked wild mammal1

Leadership Roles:

• Board Member of Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leaders1
• Vice Chair of IUCN SSC Pangolin Specialist Group1
• Advisory Council member of Kinship Conservation Fellows1
• Previously served as Director of Ewaso Lions, a wildlife conservation project in northern Kenya1

Educational Background:

• Master's degree in Wildlife Conservation from Yale University (2010-2012)1
• Undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan (1999-2003)1

Professional Experience:

• Previously worked as Communications Manager at African Wildlife Foundation (2004-2009)1
• Believes in developing more leaders in the environmental field to achieve conservation success1

Currently based in San Francisco, California, Paul Thomson continues to be a prominent figure in wildlife conservation, focusing on protecting endangered species and developing innovative conservation strategies.134