Manon’s childhood in West Africa, Sénégal, shaped her will and passion for Africa and conservation of its remaining protected areas. Following a master 2 in business and finance, experiences in an investment fund and the World Food Program, she travelled back to Sénégal to visit Niokolo-Koba National Park in 2018, where she realized the urgent need of an adequate management.

Inspired by African Parks’ mission and fieldwork, Manon fulfilled her dream to work in nature conservation in Africa by joining the Odzala-Kokoua National Park team as the Tourism and Commercial Development Manager.