Meet the Team

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GVI employ a network of over 150 field staff and representatives in more than 30 countries. Together we work to ensure the success of the project, as well as the enjoyment and fulfillment of the volunteer. The people listed below highlight some of the core areas of this network but do not in any way account for all the others who work so hard to make this success possible.

African Office

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Sam Lilley - Field Regional Coordinator Africa

Sam developed a passion for travelling at an early age and has been lucky enough to live in several countries throughout her life. Sub Saharan Africa had always been top of her 'places to visit' list, so when she discovered the GVI Wildlife Research Expedition in South Africa she signed up on the spot. The experience was truly life changing and over the next few years she spent much of her time and the majority of her student loan travelling between the UK and the Karongwe Private Game Reserve.

After completing a BSc in Psychology at The University of Leeds, Sam made the move to Africa permanent in July 2007. She has fallen in love with the animals, the people and the countries and is looking forward to sharing the African experience with others.