About us
Our people
Behind SCA is a dedicated network of people working together for saiga conservation. Meet the staff, Steering Committee, and trustees who bring their expertise and commitment to the Alliance.
Staff
Our staff coordinate SCA’s projects, programmes, and partnerships, helping turn conservation priorities into action.
David Hill
Project Administrator
UK
Elena Bykova
Executive Secretary
Uzbekistan
Jessica Hass
UK
Olya Esipova
Research and Development Officer
Uzbekistan
Peter Damerell
Director
UK
Steering Committee
Our international Steering Committee brings together conservationists and specialists who share expertise, strengthen collaboration, and help guide SCA’s work.
Aibat Muzbay
Kazakhstan
Albert Salemgareyev
Kazakhstan
Alexander Esipov
Uzbekistan
Anna Lushchekina
Russia
Anna Yachmennikova
Russia
Buuveibaatar Bayarbaatar
Mongolia
Chimeddorj Buyanaa
Mongolia
Elena Bykova
Uzbekistan
Steffen Zuther
Germany
Til Dieterich
Germany
Trustees
Our trustees provide governance and strategic oversight, helping ensure SCA remains effective, accountable, and focused on its mission.
Anthony Dancer
Treasurer
UK
David Mallon
Trustee
UK
E.J. Milner-Gulland
Chair
UK
Waleri Schmunk
Trustee
Germany