Our team consists circa 40 dedicated and highly motivated nature-passionate experts. Most of them are volunteers. With backgrounds varying from ecology to (green) law enforcement, from data science to sensor technology and from system integration to training & supporting.
Our team is developing and leveraging all the tools and methods needed to create actionable insights for nature conservation and wildlife protection.
Jan-Kees Schakel
Founder of Sensing Clues. With his passion and enthusiasm he inspires the whole team to contribute to this great foundation.
Hugo Koopmans
Tech wizard! Ensures we are using the latest, greatest and safest technologies for conservation.
Judith Dekkers
Coordinating volunteers and tool releases. Ensures everything runs smoothly and goals are met.
Geert Josten
Software Engineer with 20 years of experience. Likes to commit to a good cause and loves technical challenges.
Hans Olthoff
Strategic consultant with a background in AI. Also great nature lover and ZooPaparazzo.
Emil Zegers
Fond of data, maps and working solutions, digital or otherwise. Also likes to do sports with things that make you tired.
Koen de Koning
Assistant professor at Environmental Systems Analysis Group of Wageningen University. Brain behind the digital twin.
Yorinde Zomer
She looks at everything from the user's point of view and with an eye for detail, thus ensuring user-friendliness for our apps.
Nicolas Nelson
The developer of Cluey and Focus. Creates new features to support our partners.
Madelon van Hout
Criminologist and intervention strategist. Travels all over the world to provide training to our partners.
Chiel Bakkeren
Freelance mathematician/data scientist and IVN nature guide. Likes to combine the two!
Shehana Hussain
Creates the most beautiful social media posts ensures loyal followers.
Gijs Kloek
Has a background in Forest and Wildlife Management and a passion for the African continent.
Rik Kraan
Doctor & Data scientist. Likes to use AI to make the world a better place.
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Peter van Lunteren
Traveling through Australia and developing code for our CAIMAN solution on the way!
John Beuving
Computer vision and deep learning expert. Passionate about socially relevant vision solutions.
Sanjay Godabanahal
Passionate traveler and data-driven marketing professional.
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Melanie Arp
Data scientist and geospatial analyst. Creates a model that can e.g. predict poaching based on environmental factors.
Niels Blankestijn
Business professional with experience in Marketing and Sales. Passion for nature and wildlife.
Joke Ramdhani
Marketing & Sales expert and independent SEA and SEO specialist. Loves to travel and explore the world.