Alayne Oriol Cotterill

Alayne Oriol Cotterill is a conservation professional with extensive experience in wildlife management and community-based solutions for human-wildlife coexistence. As Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Lion Landscapes since January 2020, Alayne focuses on integrating local knowledge with scientific research to conserve large carnivores. Previously, Alayne served as Executive Director of Lion Landscapes (mark 1) and Research Director at Ewaso Lions, emphasizing the capacity building and management of lion populations in Africa. Alayne's academic background includes a D.Phil. from the University of Oxford, where research centered on the behavioral ecology of lions in relation to human impact. Additional experience includes roles at the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit, Living With Lions, and National Geographic Expeditions, further underscoring a commitment to wildlife conservation and education.