GORONGOSA ELEPHANT ECOLOGY PROGRAM
GORONGOSA ELEPHANT ECOLOGY PROGRAM
DOMINIQUE GONÇALVES
Innovator
Manager, Gorongosa National Parks’ Elephant Ecology Program
Dominique Gonçalves, Manager of the Elephant Ecology Project in Gorongosa National Park (Mozambique), focuses on elephant ecology, human-elephant conflict, and conservation to build coexistence between communities and wildlife throughout the Gorongosa National Park buffer zone. Dominique is passionate about inspiring the next generation of women conservationists and works closely with Gorongosa’s “Girls’ Clubs” and local schools to inspire young girls to explore careers in science and conservation. In the above image Dominique is with girls from the community with a collared elephant. This picture was taken while the elephant was still asleep during a collaring operation.
Candice Patton
Advocate
Actress, Advocate
Candice Patton’s work as an actress has proven her as a versatile and dynamic talent in the entertainment industry. She currently plays the role of ‘Iris West-Allen’ on The CW’s hit superhero series, The Flash, based on a costumed crime-fighter with the power to move at superhuman speeds. Premiering in October 2014, thepilot became the second-most watched premiere in the history of The CW and the show won the People’s Choice Award for “Favorite New TV Drama” that same year. Patton’s work on The Flash has earned her three Teen Choice Awards nominations in the categories of “Choice TV: Breakout Star” and “Choice Action TV Actress.” She also won the Saturn Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in 2017 for her work on the series. Her other television credits include CBS’ The Game, NBC’s About a Boy and ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy.Candice is a passionate advocate for racial justice, and through her work with the WILD ELEMENTS Foundation, she is excited to bring her expertise to bear in the conservation space and increase awareness and action surrounding environmental justice issues as well.
GOALS
Goal 1: ELEPHANT MONITORING
Goal 2: FOSTER HUMAN-ELEPHANT COEXISTENCE
Goal 3: GIRLS EDUCATION
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