Kristine Maciejewski, Ph.D.

Panthera's Southern and East Africa Hub Director

Kristine Maciejewski serves as Panthera’s Southern and East Africa Hub Director, leading efforts to build and mobilize multi-disciplinary teams aimed at addressing regional conservation challenges. With a background in conservation biology and a strong commitment to wildlife protection and sustainable development, Kristine oversees the coordination of Species and Cross-Cutting Program activities.

Kristine works closely with local and regional stakeholders, and conservation partners to ensure impactful conservation outcomes are achieved. Her strategic oversight and collaborative approach drive Panthera's mission to safeguard big cats and their habitats across Southern and East Africa, promoting biodiversity conservation and ecological resilience in the region.