Patricia Cruz

Patricia Cruz

Funding and Reporting Manager

Park Management

A lover of the natural world, with a degree in Zoology, Patricia brings over a decade of experience to the field. Having travelled to many remote wild spaces and worked in South America and Africa, Patricia's deep consideration for the interplay between nature, wildlife, and people has driven her holistic conservation efforts, spanning wildlife montoring and rehabilitation, community-led land use management, and innovative carbon credit models. In 2024, she embraced a new role as the Funding and Reporting Manager for African Parks in South Sudan, following years of impactful leadership in Kenya as the Director of Communications for two skillful conservation entities. Patricia is committed to shaping a sustainable future at the intersection of environmental preservation and community well-being.