Ayla van Ravenswaaij

Ayla van Ravenswaaij is a dedicated professional in conservation and education with extensive experience in various roles. Currently serving as Beleidsmedewerker Groen at Gemeente Neder-Betuwe since October 2022, Ayla previously worked at Helicon Opleidingen from September 2018 to October 2022 as a Lecturer in Eco and Wildlife Studies, where responsibilities included coordinating internationalization and acting as a sustainability ambassador. Prior roles also include Conservation Program Officer at Save Vietnam's Wildlife, delivering daily animal care and educational initiatives, and earlier teaching positions at Helicon Opleidingen. Ayla started a career in conservation with an internship and later held the role of Educational Officer at the International Fund for Animal Welfare. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Applied Science in Wildlife Management, a Master of Science in Conservation Biology, and a Bachelor of Education focused on Education and Knowledge Management. Areas of interest encompass the social dimensions of species conservation.