Ursina Rusch

Ursina Rusch is a dedicated conservation professional with extensive experience in wildlife management and ecological consulting. Currently serving as the Black Rhino Range Expansion Project Coordinator at the World Wildlife Fund since July 2016, Ursina's prior roles include Environmental & Ecological Consultant at Wild Stripes Environmental Consulting, where various biodiversity assessments and EIA report reviews were conducted for organizations such as WWF USA and IUCN. Previous experience features positions as Intern Coordinator & Ecologist at Somkhanda Game Reserve and Environmental Consultant at SiVEST, focusing on site research and environmental impact assessments for several development projects. Additionally, Ursina contributed to academic settings as an Interim Lecturer and Practical Instructor at Stellenbosch University, specializing in freshwater ecology and biology. Ursina holds an MSc in Zoology with a focus on Plant-Animal Interactions from Stellenbosch University and a BSc Honors in Biology from Nipissing University.