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
Brooke Friswold
Regional Director Africa
Ave Owen (they/them)
Director of Strategy
Antoinette van de Water
Founder and Director
Berrie Jurg (he/him)
Chair
Jeroen Bol
Board member
Liesbeth Sluiter
Board member
Suzan Doornwaard
Board member
Janneke Spijkerboer
Science Communications Specialist
Jim Jesse Heintz
Content creator
Leo and Toni van de Water
Ambassadors
Marieke Boogaard
Science Communications Specialist
Marta Pinto
Social media specialist
Kamolpawn “Mook” Timtang
Vice Chairperson and Treasurer Thailand
Khwankhao “Kimmim” Sinhaseni
Chairperson Thailand
Chariya “Yok” Hongrio
Community Engagement Coordinator
Chidapha “Bee” Oiumao
Activity Coordinator
Khamarat “Khem” Chorchuvong
Product Development 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
Thanasit “Oh” Phibunwattanakon
Tom Yum Project Pioneer