Quit hesitating- The light is green until it is red

Dr Paula Kahumbu, Chief Executive Officer at WildlifeDirect. 

I wake up early; about 4.30 am to read, write, think and do research. I’m usually in meetings or at the office from 8.30 am. I spend most of my time in the field, though. I usually spend the early part of the day meeting people and later in the day, I work on writing or planning.

WildlifeDirect’s vision rests on changing hearts, minds and laws to ensure Africa’s critical species endure forever. As CEO, I am responsible for the organisation’s strategy, fundraising and, overall, represent the organisation. I am also the producer and host of the wildlife documentary TV series Wildlife Warriors. I also teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses at Princeton University.