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So, Let’s Talk About This… Women in Conservation
March 1 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for an engaging online event series, “So, Let’s Talk About This…” where we gather around a virtual campfire to spark meaningful conversations and ignite change! Each month, our host Carmen Chan, founder of Girls Be Change, invites her remarkable changemaker friends from around the world to explore diverse topics that matter to us all. From conservation and climate to women’s stories, this series is designed to enlighten and empower you with stories. So, let’s talk about something serious… with a light heart.
Our first Virtual Campfire kicks off on March 1st, from 11 AM to 12 PM GMT+8. We are thrilled to welcome three incredible cohosts who bring a wealth of experience and passion to the conversation. Lan Ho, a wildlife conservationist from Vietnam, has dedicated over 13 years to protecting our planet’s precious biodiversity. Chloe Evans, the UAE-based founder of Wilde Tracks, leverages tourism to fund vital conservation and humanitarian projects across Africa. Rebeca Cabezas, a Peruvian environmental lawyer, specializes in environmental and indigenous rights in the Amazon, ensuring that voices from the frontlines are heard.
In this unique Virtual Campfire format, we won’t be confined to a traditional panel or roundtable discussion. Instead, prepare for an intimate gathering where professional stories intertwine with personal experiences. Our cohosts will share their journeys and insights, inviting participants to ask questions and contribute to a rich tapestry of dialogue. This is a space for connection, learning, and inspiration, where you are welcome to join in and share your thoughts.
Whether you’re passionate about conservation or simply curious about the world around you, “So, Let’s Talk About This” promises to be a thought-provoking experience. Bring your curiosity and an open heart, and let’s celebrate the power of storytelling and community together! We can’t wait to see you there!
In order to curate a more engaging experience, we limit each virtual campfire session to 10 participants only. The online session will also be recorded.
Meet our Campfire Cost, Carmen!
Carmen Chan | Girls Be Change (Hong Kong)
Carmen is a people-driven entrepreneur. Since the age of 25, she has been running her own ventures, including her namesake jewelry brand, Carmen Chan Jewelry; creative agency, Studio C; and lately, her new social business, Girls Be Change.
Carmen Chan Jewelry celebrates the beauty of imperfection through jewelry and accessory design. Carmen was awarded as the finalist of Lane Crawford Calling Out For the Next New 2015 and highlighted in Facebook #SheMeansBusiness in 2016. Studio C is a creative agency that provides public relations, marketing, and design services with clients from a variety of backgrounds, including Taylor Swift, Marriott International, Hong Kong Design Centre, Affordable Art Fair, and more.
Girls Be Change is a social business that enables and empowers girls and women to be explorers and changemakers. Carmen spent years understanding the challenges of women leaders and struggles of underserved women, and finally decided to transform her expertise in problem solving throughout her journey of entrepreneurship into this new venture with the goal to eradicate gender inequality and build strong impact eco-system collectively.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmenbechange/
And our wonderful co-hosts!
Lan Ho | Wildlife Conservationist (Vietnam)
Lan is a Vietnamese wildlife conservationist with over 13 years of experience managing and implementing conservation programs in Vietnam. The longer Lan works in wildlife conservation, the more she believes that we are unable to make the difference for wildlife without caring for the people and the community development.
Born and raised in a remote area in Vietnam where her female peers were leaving school, working for a living, and going into marriage from the age of 12, Lan managed to pursue a higher education and work in the not-for-profit sector to make positive changes for society. Years by years, she made efforts to get used to English and acquire fundings to travel across Vietnam and 10 countries in Asia, North America, South American, and Oceania for business and studies. The more Lan sees the world and reflects on her backgrounds, the more Lan realises the importance and indeed needs of education and girl empowerment in making changes for the community and the planet.
Between 2011 and 2023, Lan held key positions at three reputed Vietnamese NGOs including Wildlife At Risk, Save Vietnam’s Wildlife, and WildAct. Besides having real impacts for wildlife and local communities living around and within wildlife strongholds, Lan has proven contributions as an executive member in growing these organisations’ size, revenue, and influence.
Lan holds diverse skill sets, expertise, and experience both in and outside wildlife conservation field, particularly in strategic planning and organisational development, conservation communication and education, fundraising and partnership, programme development and project management, capacity development, museum interpretation, community engagement, behaviour change, social research, and business administration. Lan holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2010 and a Master in International Development in 2020. Lan keens on bringing her professions and passion to contribute to the mission of Girls Be Change.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hothikimlan/
Chloe Evans | Founder of Wilde Tracks (U.A.E)
As the founder and CEO of Wilde Tracks, Chloe is on a mission to combine innovation with purpose to create meaningful change for wildlife and communities around the world. As a wildlife and humanitarian advocate, she has found her passion in merging advanced technology, corporate expertise, and a big-picture vision to develop sustainable solutions for conservation and social impact.
With a background in AI, change management, and entrepreneurship, she learned how to think strategically and creatively to tackle some of the biggest environmental and human challenges of our time. she believes that by blending innovation with heart, we can drive forward-thinking strategies that truly make a difference.
Through Wilde Tracks, she brings together her love for nature, passion for community, and drive to inspire action. Whether it’s protecting endangered species or empowering people to create change, she’s all in for building a future where both people and wildlife can thrive.
Rebeca Cabezas | Environmental Lawyer & Expert in Amazonian issues (Peru)
Rebeca Cabezas is a Lima-based Peruvian lawyer with extensive experience in the legal sector, specializing in environmental and indigenous people issues. She worked in various institutions in both the public and private sectors, providing legal advice and expertise in forest control and surveillance, indigenous policies, environmental sustainability, and forest management.
In addition to her professional legal work, Rebeca has complemented her academic legal training with the Master in Environmental Sciences in Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina, equipping and enhancing her management skill and science-based knowledge in social projects . Her commitment to sustainable development and social justice is also reflected in her engagement in volunteer programs such as forest protection in ARBIO PERÚ and the Loretano Feminist Collective “Furia Charapa”. Rebeca is recognized for her dedication and interdisciplinary approach in finding legal solutions for environmental conservation and support for the indigenous communities of Peru.