Meet our team
Bring The Elephant Home is an active and innovative elephant research and conservation organisation working alongside local communities. Our projects in Thailand and Africa are ongoing and always in need of support. Join us as a volunteer and become part of meaningful, community-driven conservation. For more information: support@bteh.org
Meet our team
Antoinette van de Water
Founder and Director
Ave Owen
Director of Strategy
Berrie Jurg (he/him)
Chair
Brooke Friswold
Regional Director Africa
Chariya “Yok” Hongrio
Community Engagement Coordinator
Chidapha “Bee” Oiumao
Activity Coordinator
Janneke Spijkerboer
Science Communications Specialist
Jeroen Bol
Board member
Kamolpawn “Mook” Timtang
Vice Chairperson and Treasurer Thailand
Khamarat “Khem” Chorchuvong
Product Development Specialist
Khwankhao “Kimmim” Sinhaseni
Chairperson Thailand
Leo and Toni van de Water
Ambassadors
Liesbeth Sluiter
Board member
Marieke Boogaard
Science Communications Specialist
Natsuda “Mo” Sutthiboriban
Elephant Field Researcher
Phakakrong “Tia” Yodying
Tom Yum Project Team
Roengrom “Rom” Amsamarng
Tom Yum Project Team
Samorn “Som” Sangthong
Tom Yum Project Pioneer
Suzan Doornwaard
Board member
Thanasit “Oh” Phibunwattanakon
Tom Yum Project Pioneer