Jane Goodall Institute Global

Established as a UK charity over a decade ago, JGI Global (JGIG) exists to amplify our network’s collective impact, bringing together expertise and sharing best practice worldwide.

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Our core values

We are a family with a common purpose

We act locally
and think globally

We are responsive, active communicators

We are committed to collaboration

Meet the team

JGIG is managed by an independent board of directors and a dedicated staff team.

Our Global Team

Erika Helms

Global Manager

Rita Groenewald

Roots & Shoots Global Programme Manager

Aslihan Niksarli

Roots & Shoots Global Programme Consultant

Our Global Board

Christina Meinl

Global Board
Co-Chair

Tim Lo Surdo

Global Board
Co-Chair

Mary Lewis

Representative of the Founder

Vishal Agarwal

Susana Pataro

Andria Teather

Janice Wu

Rob Muller

Global Senior Advisors

Emily Butterworth

Patrick van Veen

Mary Peng

Andrés Lemoine

Dr Zara Bending

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