Our Team – DRC
ABC, Team in Congo
Stany Mokando
Bonobo Caretaker
Pacha N’siala
Gardener
Peguy Kiadi
Surrogate Mother
Hélène Ndongo
Accounting Manager
Jean-Claude Makabi
Gardener
Jérôme Buka
Security Guard
Huguette Lawu
Surrogate Mother
Emile Manzambi
Enclosure Maintenance and Cleaning
Victor Likofata
Educator & Boatman
Dadi Matamba
Nutrition Center Assistant
Thomas Bondola
Chief of Basankusu Branch Office
Matthieu Ndjoni
Educator, Ekolo
Paul Nsala
Assistant Bonobo Caretaker
Mimie Bayadila
Bonobo Nurse
Dr. Dalton Akamba
Veterinarian
Marcel Mpalanga
Director of Conservation Partnerships
Baguyno Baya
Executive Assistant & Project Manager
C’Arrive Nsimba
Director of Conservation Partnerships
Sylvie Kwaba
Cashier
Patrick Kinkani
Bonobo Caretaker
Aimé Mayema
Security Guard
Adolph Zukuku
Site Manager Ekolo ya Bonobo Community Reserve
Valentín Kusenda
Gardener and Enclosure Assist
Suzy Kwetuenda
Awareness and Ecotourism Program Manager
Dr. Raphaël Belais
Director of Lola ya Bonobo Center and Animal Operations
Dr. Jonas Mukamba
Veterinarian, Bonobo Health Manager
Micheline Mambimbi
Cook
Arsène Mfuni
Educator and Tour Operator
Didier Manzambi
Visitor Reception
Meritha Membo Mayamba
Surrogate Mother
Constant Konzi
Administration Officer
Junior Manzina
Visitor Reception
Antoine Matudika
Security Guard
Giresse Pululu
Site Maintenance
Gladys Mavunza
Surrogate Mother
Souverrain Bawaka Longongo
Security Guard
Jean-Claude Nzumbi
Bonobo Caretaker
Micheline Nzonzi
Surrogate Mother
Yvonne Vela
Nursery Manager & Lead Surrogate Mother
Blaise Mbuaki
Environmental Educator-Guide
Jean Lokuli
Assistant Bonobo Caretaker
Damas Dama
Sanctuary Shopkeeper
François Makengo
Gardener
Ruth Muanda
Marketing & Communications Manager
Bernard Nsangu
Assistant Bonobo Caretaker
Laurent Bossiongo
Research Technician, Ekolo
Alain Iwaka
Enclosure Maintainer & Bonobo Monitor
Not Pictured
Junior Bobongo, Tracker, Ekolo
Schadrack Ibondo, Tracker, Ekolo
Fabrice Isilo, Tracker, Ekolo
Stephane Moikala, Tracker, Ekolo
Jose Ndingene, Tracker, Ekolo
Fabrice Dikizeyiko, Dietary Officer
Jean-Pierre Isongu, Nutrition Educator, Ekolo
Alain Miteti, Assistant Bonobo Caretaker
Louise Asinoko, Educator, Ekolo
Soleil Yingila, Driver
Benjamin Ngonda, Education and Community Projects Manager, Ekolo
Franck Lutete, Dietary Officer
Véronique Ndjea, Bonobo Monitor, Ekolo
Stephane Nsamu, Purchasing and Logistics Manager
Kese (Jacques) Kusuamina, Server
Antoine Limaya, Enclosure Maintainer/Bonobo Monitor, Ekolo
Yvon Swekalo, Cashier, Ekolo
Jean Mokweti Esimbo, Security Guard
Faustin Kalaki, Driver
Simon Mazala, Security Guard Papy Ithambala, Site Manager, Ekolo
Pathy Nzau, Security Guard
Francoise Bilaka, Housekeeper
Beatrice Lumeka, Laundry Aide
Joseph Koka, Storekeeper
Adolphe Atunda, Tracker, Ekolo
Henri Isongu, Tracker, Ekolo
Ibrahim Yengi Mubatu Wa Lelo, Manager, Elonda Camp and Bonobo Monitoring
Simon Mbama, Bonobo monitor, Ekolo
Kendra is a creative problem-solver who excels in leading end-to-end project delivery with a focus on clear goals and timely execution. She provides support to FOB’s development and communications teams and serves as assistant to the Executive Director. Originally from Panamá, Kendra is an avid traveler. She is proud to support bonobo conservation not only for the well-being of bonobos but also because it helps protect our planet.
Njango has worked in climate action and environment conservation for four years. She supports FOB through donor communications, data analysis, research, and outreach. Njango has been a fan of wildlife conservation since her visit to Ol Pejeta Conservancy as a young girl, where she saw the beauty of elephants, and how their home was threatened because of human interference. She strongly believes that the only way to achieve true utopia is to live in harmony with animals.
Amanda makes connections with FOB’s major donors. She has worked in the nonprofit sector for her entire career and found her passion for animal rights and conservation as a volunteer fundraiser for a local dog rescue. She finds that FOB coalesces multiple causes – environmental, animal rights, and community engagement. While protecting bonobos first drew her to FOB, she’s learned how we, as humans, are connected to the environment and to the bonobos that we strive to protect.
Kathleen Cook brings more than eight years of experience working across Africa, with a focus on the Democratic Republic of Congo, where she has traveled over twenty times to support projects spanning conservation, clean energy, and community development. Her career has centered around using storytelling, strategic marketing, and relationship-building to create meaningful impact.
