Lyndsay is a sanctuary and game capture veterinarian at N/a’an ku se Wildlife Foundation in Namibia, where she works across wildlife rehabilitation, veterinary care, and conservation management. Her work supports efforts to address wildlife disease threats that impact both wildlife conservation and community livelihoods. She is pursuing a Master of Philosophy in Veterinary Medicine at the University of Namibia, focusing on optimizing oral rabies baiting strategies for black-backed jackals, a key reservoir for rabies transmission. Working in collaboration with the Cheetah Conservation Fund, her research evaluates bait uptake, deployment strategies, and environmental factors influencing vaccination success. Through this work, Lyndsay aims to strengthen Namibia’s rabies control efforts and contribute to One Health strategies that protect wildlife, livestock, domestic animals, and rural communities.
She was nominated by Dr. Laurie Marker, Founder and Director of the Cheetah Conservation Fund, a WCN Partner.
Awarded the Veterinary Scholarship.
Location: Namibia
School: University of Namibia