Jake Zarins

Jake Zarins is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in species recovery and disaster response. Currently serving as the International Species Recovery Programme Manager at RSPB since April 2020, Jake has previously held significant roles including Senior Species Recovery Officer for Africa & Asia and Senior Project Manager for Turtle Dove Tests and Trials. Jake's background in humanitarian efforts includes positions as Associate Director of Disaster Risk Reduction Response and Field Operations at Habitat for Humanity International and Global Shelter Adviser at the Norwegian Refugee Council. Other notable roles include Emergency Coordinator in Afghanistan and Programme Manager in Kenya. Jake co-founded Friends of Unawatuna, a charity that raised substantial funds for post-tsunami recovery. Academically, Jake holds a BSc (Hons) in Ecology and Conservation from the University of Sussex and A Levels in Biology, Environmental Science, and Communication Studies from Bungay High School.